By Cathy Leov Composting is a cheap and easy way to dispose of a large proportion of your household waste. It can be as simple as digging a hole and burying scraps but, with a little bit more thought and effort you will be amazed at how quickly your pile of waste disappears and […]
Here’s some eco-facts from Eco-deals: Did you know… 17/10/12 12:29 PM New Zealander’s throw away 2.5 million tonnes of waste per week. By recycling 1 glass jar, you save enough energy to power 10 energy saving light bulbs for an hour. Tissue takes 3 months to break down. We throw away 83 kilograms […]
SAFE is the ‘voice for all animals’ and is part of the global campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics. Click here for a product list of cosmetic available in NZ that are not tested on animals
Here’s an interesting snippit from the Nelson City Council INTERESTING INNOVATIONS: RECYCLED ROADING For the first time, the top layer of asphalt removed from a Nelson road has been recycled, with excellent results. The resurfacing of over a kilometre of Rutherford Street saw over 1,000 tonnes of asphalt millings removed before the new surface […]
Here’s a link to a blog about Litterati: A Global Digital Landfill of Instagrammed Trash
The effect of ‘disposable’ plastic on Hawaiian Albatross
Opportunity to be part of an exciting new TV3 show
If you must use plastic containers, here’s a good brief overview of what the various numbers mean
“An Annual Eco Fashion Runway Event Exposing NZ Eco Fashion” 20th & 21st SEPTEMBER @ The Notre Dame des Missions Performing Arts Centre at Sacred Heart College, Laings Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. NZ Eco Fashion Exposed is an Eco Fashion runway of ecologically, environmentally and ethically sustainable, plus up cycled wearable fashion. This […]
We are the New Zealand agents for Zen Bamboo, CocoCraft and Wanhua Strawboard. Zen Bamboo are a leading manufacturer of top quality bamboo flooring, panelling …
Two eco-friendly cottages located at beautiful Kuaotunu on the Coromandel Peninsula, just 15 minutes from Whitianga and 20 minutes from Coromandel. Right opposite the beach. …
