The Corona virus restrictions in 2020, while frustrating and devastating for many, simultaneously bore wonderful, exciting initiatives. Young couple, Bianca Bennett and Eric Grattan from Victoria, Australia, utilised their lockdown periods last year to bring their dream of creating a meaningful online business to fruition.
Both possessing a love for the great outdoors, Bianca and Eric share a passion for living as environmentally friendly as possible, forever searching for new, sustainable resources to weave into their lifestyle. Wishing to motivate others to proceed in the same direction, their intention is to ultimately protect and honour the environment one step at a time.
Bianca holds a Bachelor of Science degree and majored in Ecology and Environmental Management, while Eric is a sole-trader carpenter. Both lead busy lives, each working demanding, full-time jobs.
Over the last couple of years, Eric contributed to building their high-performing, eco-friendly home in stunning Venus Bay. The delighted couple, along with their adored pooch, recently moved in to enjoy the coastal area. The couple strive to protect their native surroundings by implementing green living products and practices, transitioning to attain a zero-waste lifestyle.
Every day the couple is inspired by nature. After some hesitation and contemplation, it was in July last year Bianca and Eric took the unnerving plunge and established their online business venture, naturally naming it 'Nature Inspired'. Initially sourcing plastic-free products for themselves, they were amazed and excited over the extensive range of green products available through numerous Australian businesses. They then proceeded to apply to various manufacturers to become wholesalers for their purposeful products. Bianca claims, "It's wonderful to collaborate with a like-minded, passionate business community and we often receive positive feedback for our efforts."
Nature Inspired makes eco shopping easy! Bianca and Eric pride themselves on tirelessly researching and sourcing merchandise to sell from the one online platform. Offering the best range of reusable, compostable and biodegradable products, all are shipped plastic-free. However, before any items are sold, the couple test-drives each product themselves.
Bianca and Eric's passion and motivation is to inspire and educate others to make a difference to our wonderful world. They aim to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by providing sustainable solutions for everyday household items. Bianca says, "We encourage a continuous habit, similar to eating healthy or learning a new skill. People may slip up from time to time, but that's ok. As long as there's a willingness to take part in the journey. It's about making simple, but hugely impactful changes."
The motto behind Nature Inspired is:
"We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." - Anne Marie Bonneau, Zero Waste Chef.
Through consistent, interesting posts, showcasing available stock on Instagram, Facebook and the Nature Inspired website, Bianca and Eric receive weekly orders from all over Australia. Not only is this venture helping to protect the planet and the health and wellbeing of loved ones, but also the future of our children.
Well done, Bianca and Eric, for throwing caution to the wind and establishing a business with such an important message. Your efforts will surely continue to be rewarded.
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