Trying to start zero waste in your home can be overwhelming to say the least, but the bathroom is probably the easiest place to start. Here are 10 easy swaps you can make: Bamboo toothbrush. Every plastic toothbrush ever created is still around today, how scary is that! You might have noticed that bamboo materials […]
Starting Your Eco Journey
When starting out on your eco journey it can be easy to get caught up in it all. You want to dive right in and try everything, but this beginning stage is most crucial of all as it sets the course for the following stages of your journey. With your new-found enthusiasm for all things […]
Was that coffee really worth it?
For those of you who think “its a paper cup, it will decompose, its good for the environment”, I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but you couldn’t be further from the truth. Most disposable coffee cups are made from cardboard, lined with a thin layer of plastic (polyethylene) tightly attached to the cup. This keeps […]
New Zealand – Not that Green
If our website’s tagline is ‘100% Pure New Zealand’ then don’t you think that’s what we should be? This statement is misleading, causing people around the world to think that we are a role model for sustainability, when we are far from it. An American tourist recently released a post on his blog called ‘The […]
Earth Day Resolutions 2018
Earth Day is a beautiful concept, but hold on…then why isn’t Earth Day celebrated everyday? How is it so difficult for humankind to become environmentally aware, that they decided to create a single day dedicated to conservation as opposed to being mindful everyday? This doesn’t only happen with Earth Day either, think about it: Mother’s […]
What NZ needs to know about Environmental Awareness
Let’s get something straight, environmental awareness isn’t just for hippie’s, and it isn’t just about climate change. Environmental awareness is recognising what’s going on around you, and realising that just because you can’t always see it, doesn’t mean it’s not happening – just because your backyard looks tidy, doesn’t mean your neighbour’s yard isn’t filled […]