July the 1st 2019 (yes, only weeks away!) will mark the official ban of all plastic bags in New Zealand. The bag ban will include any single use plastic bag such as the traditional supermarket bag or any bag that...
If you have a dog, you’ll be familiar with picking up dog poop (hopefully!). While local supermarkets have already said goodbye to the common soft plastic bag, the blanket ban of plastic bags comes in on the 1st of July...
We all know the harm plastic bags are doing to our environment, with social media showing marine life entangled and imagery of our plastics stockpiling around New Zealand with nowhere for it to go. It’s great to see there are...
Living sustainably is all about using resources today in a way that maintains their supplies for the future. By living more sustainably, you’ll save money on a personal level, while combating excess waste on a community and global level. It...
It's heartening to see increasing numbers of New Zealanders and organisations, embracing and implementing sustainable practices as a better way to do business and live life; a trend that is picking up pace across the country. At Ecobags NZ, our...
Did you know that Kiwis generate about 30% more rubbish over the holiday season? Yes, we agree that statistic is alarming. With all the extra presents, wrapping and food that’s generated per household, you start to wonder how you could...
