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  • We're business award finalists!
    February 21, 2024

    We're business award finalists!

    We are thrilled to be named as a finalist for the Excellence in Sustainability category of the East Auckland Business Awards 2024! Our congratulations go out to the other finalists Nautech Eletronics and Quest Highbrook. We are honoured to be...

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  • Check manufacture date when you buy compostable cling
    February 19, 2024

    Check manufacture date when you buy compostable cling

    We’ve heard a few complaints lately about compostable cling wrap degrading and becoming too sticky and hard to use. Each of these complaints relates to out-of-date stock – but we understand it’s annoying none-the-less. Compostable products are designed to break...

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  • 6 Green Ideas for Lunar New Year
    February 19, 2024

    6 Green Ideas for Lunar New Year

    Chinese or Lunar New Year gets bigger in New Zealand each year. It’s a wonderful, colourful celebration of culture and renewal. But, like any big celebration, it has an environmental impact. Sustainable practices are deeply valued in Chinese culture, so...

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  • Easy ideas for a greener Christmas
    December 13, 2023

    Easy ideas for a greener Christmas

    Get crafty and make your own decorations. This is a good way to keep the kids busy once school is out. Peruse Pinterest for hundreds of ideas. Some of our favorites include dried orange garlands, origami stars, candle jars, and...

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  • Does “plant-based” mean compostable?
    December 8, 2023

    Does “plant-based” mean compostable?

    No! Please be aware when purchasing bio-plastic products such as kitchen tidy bags that there’s an array of materials and compositions on the market. If you’re wanting to buy a caddy or bin liner to fill with food scraps, and...

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