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2016 was a special year for Thorndon Primary's senior school - it was the 40th anniversary of the year eight leavers' event and a big celebration was in order. So when teachers set about organising...
Before Malcolm and Melanie Rands started ecostore, they were part of a group at an ecovillage in Northland which had pristine water flowing into it from the neighbouring native bush reserve. One of...
This is quite a complicated task because there are many factors to consider like % of recycled content vs. virgin content, bleaching processes, forestry stewardship, transportation etc. The sustain...
We're big fans of the Living Building Challenge, because it sets the standard for people to design and build with the highest sustainability standards in mind. The certification program applies to ...
Many Australian consumers want to shop responsibly, and supporting brands that are committed to the environment seems like a straightforward way to tread more lightly on the planet - in fact, Niels...
Your heart flutters. Your palms feel sweaty. You can't seem to find the words when you speak. There's this sensation of tightness in your chest that makes it hard to take a deep breath. It's part ...
Making lifestyle choices with a gentler impact on the environment doesn't only apply to life at home. With summer on the horizon, many of us plan to make the most of the holiday season by heading a...
The material world is an increasingly disposable one. Lower cost clothing, appliances and homeware are freely available so it's all too convenient to simply replace something when it breaks rather ...
If you're not already familiar with TED, they're an organization dedicated to spreading ideas through short yet powerful presentations designed to share knowledge, ideas and a fresh point of view f...
Welcome to the latest instalment of meeting the team at ecostore. This week we caught up with our research and development manager, Huia, to talk about how catching and growing his own food has hel...
Are you renovating your home or embarking on a new build? Ecobob has some tips for making more environmentally conscious decisions about the materials you choose, from flooring to lights. An eco-fr...
Keeping your waste levels at a minimum requires a keen mind. The bad news is the ‘system' is set up to facilitate the use of single-use plastics. There's no question that plastic pollution is a hug...
