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The ecostore guide to a more sustainable Easter Did you know that last Easter, Kiwis munched their way through 40 million Easter eggs? But we think Easter treats come in all shapes and sizes, egg ...

For those of us that care about the wellbeing of the planet, daily chores can be a bit of a minefield. Do I go for compostable or recyclable bin liners? Which ingredients in my home cleaning produ...

Carrots are still in abundance throughout the year, it’s the one vegetable I see consistently in my weekly veggie box- so I’m always coming up with multiple ways to eat them. This is a fab recipe ...

Growing food in containers is fun. If you live in a small space with no ground at all, you can have access to fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit, all planted out in containers. If you have a garden...

Use It All! I find people often throw away the stems and leaves of cauliflower. Here’s a ‘waste hack’ recipe that allows you to use all of the humble cauliflower. For the vegan version just omit t...

Keep New Zealand Beautiful hosts their annual Clean Up Week each year, Aotearoa’s largest movement against litter! This year's Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week is just around the corner, kicking of...

Merino is such a wonderful, versatile fabric, but by far the most common question asked by clients is how to look after it to ensure it goes the distance. As the founder of children’s merino cloth...

You’re mostly nailing the recycling in your kitchen, but what about in your closet? While the most sustainable garments are the ones already in your wardrobe, at some point in the future, you’re l...

In the winter months you’ll no doubt have your beds full of cabbages, caulis, broccoli (those in the South will be able to grow Brussels sprouts too), along with kales, spinach and silverbeet, carr...

Plastic is such a common and useful material in everyday life, it’s often hard to be aware of just how much we consume of it. And because we all need to eat and drink, the kitchen is the room where...

Don’t like beetroot? Make this recipe, as a side to family meal, or as a healthy warming lunch - it’s a game changer and a great way to get in one of your ‘five-a-day’. Make it vegan simply by usin...

In part 3 of the ecostore e-bike guide, we’re going to cover what to look for when taking a test ride, some riding etiquette, and how to treat your battery so it goes the distance. If you haven’t r...