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  • We're taking care of New Zealand's big back yard
    September 3, 2020

    We're taking care of New Zealand's big back yard

    As part of our sustainability ethos, we've been supporting native tree planting. It makes us feel good about making a difference in our own backyard. To give back where we can, we have funded 1,000 native trees through the Trees...

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  • Celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight 7 - 20 August
    August 7, 2020

    Celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight 7 - 20 August

    Fairtrade Fortnight is 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 Fairtrade cotton bags) has. This year...

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  • Take the Plastic Free July challenge
    July 1, 2020

    Take the Plastic Free July challenge

    It’s July already! And for those of us concerned with protecting our planet that means taking the Plastic Free July challenge. But it’s not just for hardcore eco warriors – a massive 250 million people worldwide took part in Plastic...

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  • Fairtrade cotton impact report
    June 10, 2020

    Fairtrade cotton impact report

    We love reading the latest Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand impact reports. It’s gratifying to see that even though we’re just a small kiwi company we are able to directly contribute to making life better for cotton farmers in the developing world...
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  • Fairtrade Cotton Monitoring Report – 10th edition
    April 7, 2020

    Fairtrade Cotton Monitoring Report – 10th edition

    In this challenging time it’s great to share some good news. The latest Fairtrade International Monitoring Report has been released and it includes some promising stats. We’re pleased see a 39% increase in sales of Fairtrade cotton. Even better, farmers...

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  • How we deal with waste needs to change
    February 10, 2020

    How we deal with waste needs to change

    Here at Ecobags NZ our intention is to create plastic alternatives, and sustainable packaging solutions, so that we can all be the change. We’re working towards a zero-waste philosophy but, we’re realists so, we acknowledge that our company (and our...

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