Thrive

Australian made from locally sourced steel, Shapescaper’s modular landscaping products are designed to last for decades.

Tobias Lestrell wasn’t long out of his manufacturing and design engineering degree when he identified a gap in the landscaping market. It was while working for a small startup in Melbourne that he realised landscapers and designers were limited by what was available off-the-shelf and they had to pay a considerable premium to get quality custom solutions. As a result, Shapescaper was launched to bridge this gap and to offer premium steel landscape products that are infinitely adaptable to any space, really easy to install and, importantly, affordably priced.

Would you like to continue reading this article? Sign up now to unlock all premium content.

Subscribe from $5

Already a subscriber?

Click here to login Sign for 7 Days Free Trial First Name* Last Name* email address* Password* Signup Login email address* Password* Login

As the countdown to midnight approaches, most New Year’s Eve celebrations generate mountains of single-use plastic waste. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With these 10 practical strategies, you can transform your party into an eco-friendly, waste-reducing celebration that’s both fun and responsible.

In this episode of the Pip Podcast, Robyn Rosenfeldt sits down with Heidi Marika, naturopath, medical herbalist, and author of Wildcraft and From the Wild. Heidi shares her passion for reconnecting with the plants growing all around us and how they can be used for food, medicine, and healing—both for us and the environment. Together, […]

Creating your own Christmas decorations is a wonderful way to celebrate the festive season while being kind to our beautiful Australian environment. With a little creativity and some local, seasonal plants, you can craft decorations that are not only stunning but also sustainable. Below are some easy and fun DIY projects using Australian flora. Seasonal […]

In this episode of the Pip Podcast, Robyn Rosenfeldt sits down with Nat Mendham, artist, creator, and founder of the Radical Postcard Club. Nat shares her journey of embracing a slower pace of life, finding balance between creative pursuits and parenting, and staying connected to nature’s rhythms. Together, Robyn and Nat explore the challenges of […]

Ensure your gift-giving is eco-friendly this holiday season with Pip’s 2024 Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide! As the festive season approaches, it's time to plan delicious feasts, organise catch-ups with loved ones, and choose thoughtful gifts that align with your values. Our updated 2024 Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide is here to help you find the perfect ethical presents for your eco-conscious friends and family. From zero-waste skincare to kitchen essentials, discover gift ideas that celebrate sustainability and show love for the planet. Make your holidays meaningful with gifts that truly give back!

In this profile, we sit down with Marnie Hawson, a photographer with a purpose that goes beyond capturing beautiful images. Based on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country in the Macedon Ranges, Marnie combines her background as an environmental scientist with her photography skills to inspire businesses and individuals to reduce their impact on the planet. With over a decade of experience in environmental science, Marnie brings a scientific mindset to her work—focusing on strategy, tangible action, and measurable outcomes. For her, both science and photography are tools of preservation and acts of service.