Wardrobe Scents Natural Australian Eco Botanical Insect Pest Deterrent

Sustainable and Green

We are a sustainable Australian brand pro-actively supporting UNESCO's Green Citizen initiative and the Victorian Government's transition to a circular, climate-resilient economy. Our botanicals are: 1. Drought-tolerant and/or 2. Pollinator-friendly 3. Hand-harvested 4. Air-dried 5. Packed in biodegradable compostable materials. 6. Produced and packed by solar energy. 7. [Waste is] Recycled back into our herb farm. "Wardrobe Scents' resonates with quality-conscious, eco-friendly consumers".

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Prioritising a Circular Economy

Wardrobe Scents' provides a natural, multi-year life, fully compostable indoor insect-pest repellent. Our system of production and consumption involves sharing, reusing and recycling garden prunings and de-stash 100% cotton fabrics sourced from social enterprise collaborations. "We proactively work to reduce our waste to a minimum and extend the life of your clothes, papers, foodstuffs, carpets and upholstery, feathers and furs"

Safeguarding Australia's Biodiversity and Economy

Invasive pest insects can threaten Australia's ecosystem through botanical and livestock imports. "Wardrobe Scents' only use Australian grown botanicals." .

Australia? How Are We Going?

Australia remains one of the worst offenders when it comes to using harmful pesticides. 2022 Australia is heavily invested in pesticides, continuing to use several pesticides that are banned elsewhere. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/27/australian-food-is-grown-with-dangerous-chemicals-banned-in-other-countries ----- 2024 Australia had banned only 24 hazardous pesticides. The UK and EU have banned 225 hazardous pesticides, nearly 10 times more. https://pesticideaction.org.au/impact/ ----- 2025 Australia’s loose pesticide rules are still harming it's environment and people. https://earth.org/how-australias-loose-pesticide-rules-are-harming-its-environment-and-people ----- 2026 Pesticide Action Australia is dedicated to reducing Australia’s use of pesticides for the protection of our health and environment https://pesticideaction.org.au/new ----- 2026 Pesticides are becoming more toxic and about every country is using more of them, despite a UN target to halve the overall risk by 2030 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514439-the-toxic-burden-of-pesticides-is-growing-all-around-the-world/

Supporting a Call to Action

We support a national call to action to help protect against environmental threats from climate change, land-use change, habitat degradation, and invasive species. "Urgent action, led by the government, with community awareness and informed choices, is vital to safeguard our natural resources for future generations." [https://soe.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-07/soe2021-overview.pdf. Sited 15 Feb 2025]