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...
We’re all about the composting life here at Ecobags - we have compostable cling wrap, compostable sandwich bags and even compostable dog poop bags. But, as enticing as the idea of turning everyday waste into garden nutrients is, these compostable...
You really don't need an excuse to enjoy pancakes for breakfast, and even less so when its pancake day! The easiest recipe we know is the mug method; pick a mug/or cup and use it to measure out 1 mug of...
It’s a wonderful time of year. A time when we celebrate new beginnings and fresh hope. A time when we’re enjoying the outdoors and the sun shining down on us. So what better time to make a commitment to walking...
It hasn't been an easy year. So we'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for sticking with us. In times of crisis it can be tempting to put ideals aside and just tackle the immediate challenges. So it's...
Customers have been wanting a compostable alternative to traditional plastic cling film for some time. But it’s been challenging to get this product right. We spent a good amount of time experimenting with different formulations and different packaging formats before...
The days are warmer and longer and the countdown to Christmas has begun. The malls are wrapped in tinsel and we’re checking our schedules to see how many Christmas catch ups we can fit in between end-of-year functions, prize givings,...
Dealing with poop is probably not your favourite thing about being a dog owner. But it has to be done. And if we’re going to scoop the poop we may as well find the most eco way of dealing with...
