Compost watch: do corn-starch bags really break down in your backyard compost? For many of us the concept of using compostable bags, made with corn-starch, is fairly new. But most of us are all for making the transition from traditional...
Yes, you can get compostable rubbish sacks and liners for wheelie bins too! A common misconception about compostable bin liners is that they’re only available in sizes suitable for standard kitchen bins. Sure, these popular sizes might be what you...
12 simple hacks to make your Christmas gift giving a little greener Us kiwis generate about 30% more rubbish over the Christmas season. So we thought it would be useful to suggest a few easy ways to reduce your waste...
The truth about cotton – how sustainable is it really? It’s high time we all cottoned on (pun intended!) to where our products come from, how they’re manufactured, and what the product’s end-of-life looks like. So, let’s look at one...
Ecobags NZ named Deloitte Fast 50 finalists The Ecobags NZ team were delighted to hear that they have been named as a finalist in the Deloitte Fast 50 Regional Awards (Auckland/Upper North Island). 2019 finalists and winners were announced in...
Don’t fall victim to greenwashing Your quick guide to the eco-friendly spectrum. In the wake of the single-use plastic bag ban, which hit stores in July this year, New Zealanders are on a hunt for more sustainable packaging options. We’re...
