We heart Ethique Concentrates range sans the plastic. To prepare, simply snap the contents of the box into pieces, drop into a container, fill it with 300ml (or 325ml depending on the product) of boiling water, whisk till melted and wait till cool.
“It is just crazy that most of the products we buy are almost entirely comprised of water when we use these products in rooms where the stuff is literally on tap. This not only means these products need to be packaged in plastic, but it means they weigh so much more, which contributes to a high carbon footprint,” says Brianne West, founder of Ethique.
“For too long, consumers have been paying for a single-use plastic bottle, a tiny amount of active ingredients, and a high percentage of water and the environment has been paying for it too.”
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Noopii nappies
New Zealand nappy brand and social enterprise Noopii hasn’t been around long but is already award-winning. Noopii’s eco disposable nappy and pant range is made from more than 70 per cent sustainable and renewable plant-based materials, packaged in paper, and for every pack sold they plant a tree. The nappies are also hypoallergenic, breathable, lightweight and super soft and comfortable.
Hazy days
Sawmill’s Aotearoa IPA Series Hazy Nelson Sauvin + Motueka is a refreshing hazy IPA thanks to its grapefruit character. The hops in this brew all come from the Nelson region. sawmillbrewery.co.nz
Seltzer sundowner
Take award-winning New Leftfield wines, infuse a dash of free-spirited freshness and say hello to LF Wine Seltzer. Our favourite flavour is Yuzu, Mint & Cucumber with Sauvignon Blanc. leftfieldwines.com
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Seaweed seasoning
Pacific Harvest has relaunched its product range with refreshed branding in fully recyclable packaging and has added two new products to the mix. Seaweed Salt and Power of Three, a new seaweed flake blend guaranteed to bring a burst of umami flavour to your plate and an easy way to integrate seaweeds into everyday cooking. pacificharvest.co.nz
Reusable ‘paper’ towels
One roll of Good Change Bamboo Reusable Eco Wipes, $10, replaces 65 rolls of conventional paper towels, reducing the impacts of deforestation and water wastage. Made from 100 per cent bamboo means they also contain no microplastics or nasties, can be thrown in the washing machine, and are biodegradable. So we are high-fiving Good Change innovators and Tauranga mums Stine Smith and Kristy Hunter as we think this is just awesome. goodchangestore.com
It’s Organic Darling
Like Good, It’s Organic Darling loves working with companies who are trying to make a difference, including Qoleum.
Its amazing all natural Qrub Organic Muscle Rub, $29.95, pre-warms muscles before playing sport, and relieves pain. It’s made right here in New Zealand and comes in a reusable and recyclable aluminium container. itsorganicdarling.com