5 Ways To Gift Our Signature Bottles
The holiday season is around the corner and we're here to show you five simple and creative ways to gift our signature printed bottles. 1) For the one who likes to be...
Cork Yoga Mat Review - Valka Yoga
If you know me, you know I like to do my research before I spend my money, making sure I pick the very best of the best that fits my...
Thoughts on sustainably certified palm oil...
Having done a bit of research into this so I could work out where I should stand on the issue, it is definitely not as black and white as it...
How To Make Homemade Citrus Cleaner
Homemade multipurpose citrus-infused cleaners are all the rage when it comes to a low waste and toxic-free home. It’s a great way to use up all your citrus peel and...
Your Guide to the Plastic Bag Ban
An estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year, and on average, they are only used for 12mins! We have seen many countries, over the last couple...
How to have a Zero Waste Period | Part 3
Here we are, the final section of our zero waste period series, where I talk about my personal experience with zero waste period products. So, a little TMI background information...
AWWA | Period Underwear
Over a glass of wine two kiwi women, Kylie and Michele got talking about what the future looks like for their daughters, and wondered: Why is technology in every other area of...
How to have a Zero Waste Period | Part 2
With a better understanding of the issues with traditional/disposable sanitary products, we have the power to change the way we manage our periods into something that is better for us...
Aku | Reusable Pads
Aku was created to provide well-made, easy-care and environmentally friendly reusable menstrual pads. Pads that are discrete AND grown-up. The all-black design means NO stains, no hassles, and NO waste!...
Danu Natural | Reusable Pads
The Danu range came to Joanna when her youngest daughter started her period and had a less than happy experience in the subsequent months due to the inadequate sanitary products...
United Sustainable Sisters | Reusable Pads
A project that began through a community response to issues around accessibility to women's menstrual products. Through creating awareness and increasing access to sustainable menstrual options they hope to alleviate...
How to have a Zero Waste Period | Part 1
Zero waste periods are something I’ve talked about a few times (but always from the perspectives of others, until more recently). Talking periods and reusable menstrual products is pretty normal...
MyCup | Menstrual Cups
MyCup™ will provide a long term, sustainable, body positive, cost-effective menstrual product alternative to all women in New Zealand. MyCup™ works with a buy-one-give-one model, whereby every cup we sell...
Wā Collective | Menstrual Cups
A Collective of fun, empowered humans ending period poverty, period waste and the period taboo in Aotearoa. Menstrual cups are just the beginning.
The Hello Cup | Menstrual Cups
The Hello Cup is proudly made and designed in New Zealand using top notch medical grade TPE (a type of plastic) that we import from Germany. We feel strongly that...
My package free avocado pesto pasta
My favourite package free go-to meal is my avocado pesto pasta dish, it has also been a regularly requested recipe for me to post. Not only does this look and...
How to shave with a safety razor
Switching to a safety razor can be daunting, which is probably the main reason why it's still at the bottom of your list of things to change in your low...
Our sustainable journey, a year in review
Wow just over a year ago we officially launched The Eco Society website, sharing our first lot of blog posts about how we started our journey and some tips on...
Low Waste Gift Wrapping Guide
It doesn’t matter if its Christmas, a birthday, a wedding or if you just want to make someone smile, this guide covers all your low waste gift wrapping needs, all...
OUR ZERO WASTE XMAS GIFT GUIDE
As you may know there is a little group of 10 called Our Zero Waste Xmas and we are changing the conversation around gift giving this Christmas. Together we are...