Reduce waste: say no to single use plastics
Just say no to single-use plastics.
Plastic is everywhere and at times it just can’t be avoided but things that are designed to be…
Reduce waste: say no to paper towels and serviettes
April 23 2012
Over the next few weeks I’ll be writing about ways to reduce waste at home, based on the 5 R’s - Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect.…
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How safe is BPA?
April 12 2012
Campbell’s Soup has announced recently that it will stop using bisphenol-A (BPA) in the linings of its cans, despite the FDA continuing to allow its use.…
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A green guide to Easter
April 05 2012
One of the earliest origins of Easter was as a ritual to celebrate the beginning of spring, which in the Northern hemisphere is at the end of March, around the…
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What we put on our skin is just as important as the food we eat
March 26 2012
For some years now we’ve been raising awareness about the importance of looking after your skin. While most of us are conscious about what we’re putting into…
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Who uses ecostore products?
March 13 2012
Michelle is a music teacher and PhD student, her testimonial is the start of a series of super quick videos looking at who is using ecostore products. By the…
Every day household chemicals and your health (video)
March 13 2012
Did you know that over a lifetime the average person takes 28,433 showers? That adds up to a lot of soap and shampoo (and a lot of chemicals) which is a concern…
Finding the safest detergent for your baby’s laundry
March 02 2012
All parents want to do the right things for their children, and with newborns we need to be extra careful because their skin is still developing a protective…
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Fairground Foundation supports cycling in New Zealand
March 02 2012
Our non-profit arm, Fairground teamed up with the…
Take sensible precautions and use products with no unnecessary ingredients
February 02 2012
Malcolm was one of a team of experts interviewed by the founder of Mindfood, Michael…
When it comes to green claims who can we trust?
January 16 2012
I was talking to a good friend the other day about how she makes purchasing decisions in the supermarket. I should mention by way of context, that my friend lives…
What happens when our laundry powder gets put to the test?
January 13 2012
2011 was a great year for our laundry powder, when it was recently put to the test against some heavyweight brands in a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned…
Opt out of products with nasty chemicals - heartwarming support for our cause
January 09 2012
It may surprise you to know that many skin and body care products contain potentially harmful ingredients including chemicals like triclosan, propylene glycol,…
If you’re stuck for gift ideas how about giving an experience instead?
December 13 2011
For Christmas one year I decided that rather than give my nieces and nephews gifts they might not like or need I’d give them an experience to remember, one…
Gold and silver at the NZ Design Awards for ecostore
October 10 2011
Wonderful news! Our design partners Special Group picked up gold and silver awards for our packaging on Friday. Over the years we’ve…
Fairground: the not-for-profit arm of ecostore
September 16 2011
After years of working in the not-for-profit sector and being frustrated with the amount of time that went into fundraising, Malcolm Rands decided there had to…
Tips for creating a healthier home for your baby
September 12 2011
Allergies including asthma and eczema are increasing at an alarming rate in developed countries like New Zealand. In fact we have the second highest prevalence of…
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Ever wondered what we’ve got in common with guinea pigs?
June 27 2011
More than you might think. The latest findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of the World Health Organisation) suggest that there…
Growing hardwoods for furniture and flooring (video)
January 13 2011
Standing on a north facing slope in the sub tropical North of New Zealand, ecoman Malcolm Rands talks about growing your own trees for furniture and flooring.
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Heavenly moist gluten free chocolate cake
December 29 2010
I managed to get this recipe from my sister Andrea after trying this heavenly moist cake.
Queen of Sheba Cake
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10 tips for reducing rubbish with green gift-wrapping
December 21 2010
Did you know that the average person wraps 20 gifts at Christmas? If just 3 of those were wrapped in reused paper or a paper alternative, the paper saved would…
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A billboard that’s not about buying stuff you don’t need
November 30 2010
Not long after our family came to Auckland (1997) a guy came in to our shop lugging all his camera gear to shoot some products for the NZ Herald. Within minutes…