Since COVID-19 has rocked the globe, the way we see the world has changed. Research tells us that two out of three people believe that businesses (like us) should be doing more to solve societies problems in tough times. And...
We are delighted to see so many kiwis using our cotton drawstring bags in a variety of ways. These cute, reusable eco bags are one of the best sellers on our online store (and that’s saying something considering we literally...
Seeing as it’s Fairtrade Fortnight, we’re taking this opportunity to tell you a little about modern slavery. Sounds like something you’d never need to care about, right? But, unfortunately, slavery is more relevant than you probably imagine. Recently, some local...
Next week signals the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight - an annual campaign organised by Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand that celebrates all things Fairtrade. It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate the positive impact that purchasing Fairtrade products (like our...
We know our Ecobags and Ecopack customers are passionate about making a positive difference - and we want to help your fight for the environment a little bit easier. That's why we've partnered with CoGo - an awesome little homegrown app...
Presenting Earth Rated dog poop bag dispenser 2.0. Earth Rated have a reputation for creating the most user-friendly dispenser on the market; they’re robust and stylist – but this time they’ve outdone themselves! Redesigned to make every dog owner’s life...
One of our favourite months has rolled around again - it’s Plastic Free July! Like many people who take on the challenge of living with less reliance on plastic products, we find it a bit of a struggle. Which is...
Compostable bags contain a mixture of polymers that are specially blended to produce a material that is both strong and biodegradable. They’re not all manufactured the same, which is why you must look for international certification to verify what you’re...
It's getting colder and wetter so, if you’re a pet owner, you may be starting to see muddy paw prints walk through your house. The doggy parents at Earth Rated had this problem too so they set about developing dog...
The International Compost Awareness Week is 2 – 8 May 2021. It's a super exciting week where we will share some of our best composting tips via social media in the hopes that you’ll be inspired to make your own...
We're proud to be supporting Trees That Count for the third year running. Like most kiwi small businesses, we've found the last 12 months tough. But funding native trees through this wonderful scheme reinforces our hopes for a greener future....
Microfibre has become hugely popular – it’s being used for cleaning cloths, washcloths, shammys, hair wraps and towels. It’s so popular, and reusable, that we’ve received requests to make eco-microfibre cloths. Is that possible? Let’s take a closer look at...
