GROWING up on the bread line in Russia, repairing, reusing and up-cycling items was a normal part of Anastassia Starkova's way of life.

And it was how Ms Starkova's family adapted to poorer conditions, which inspired her to establish her own eco-friendly business AS & Co - Gracefully Green.

The small Sunraysia-based business sells sustainable goods and products including homewares, cosmetics...