Thinking about using reusable panty liners in NZ?  I have all of your questions answered right here! I bet you're here because you've been hearing more and more about reusable panty liners and your interest has been piqued enough to find out more. I've been using reusables for a few years now and I am a convert! Let me answer all of your questions so that you feel confident to give them a try.    What are Reusable Panty Liners? We all know what panty liners are, they've been on our monthly shopping lists for years. But for all that time, we've only ever really had one optio ..read more

Wool Dryer Balls have been around for years but many people still don't know what they do or why they're so great. We'll tell you everything you need to know right here!   What Do Wool Dryer Balls Do?  Dryer balls reduce your dryers running time by up to 50%, therefore reducing your energy consumption (hoorah!) and therefore your electricity bill, (woohoo!) That's a win for you AND planet Earth.  How do they do this? Great question... as your laundry tumbles around inside your dryer, the balls tumble around too, breaking up clumps of clothing and creating pockets ..read more

Plastic Free July Around June each year we start hearing people talking about 'Plastic Free July'. But what is it all about? Living completely plastic free seems like an impossible task so why start something you're bound to fail right?! Maybe the marketing team got the name wrong on this one...   What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a global movement that raises awareness and helps people like you look for solutions to one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time... plastic pollution.  But don't worry, it is not about living an entire month without any pl ..read more

What Is Period Underwear? The latest period product that has got NZ women talking is period underwear. But what are they? The concept is actually really simple, they are a pair of underwear with an absorbent pad built in. Women all around NZ are raving about how great they are and with very good reason. Period underwear is reusable making them much better for our planet, and they are so much more comfortable than plastic filled disposable pads. Once you try a pair of these, you will never want to go back to disposables again!   How Does Period Underwear Work? As with all great invent ..read more

Whenever we buy an item, we need to consider where we will dispose of it once we're finished using it, and razor blades are no different.  The blades we use in safety razors are made from stainless steel, making them 100% recyclable... but... because they are small, sharp and dangerous, they can NOT be put into your curbside recycling bin. But there is an amazing eco brand in New Zealand with a passion for supporting our low waste lifestyles and they have created their own razor blade return program. Keep scrolling to find out how you can recycle your safety razor blades.   &nbs ..read more

Menstrual Cups - Everything You Need To Know I remember the first time that I ever heard about menstrual cups. My friend told me that she had one and my instant reaction was ewww! That’s disgusting! Who would want to 'mess' with their own period blood? Yuk! Then over the next couple of years I began to hear more and more about them and after a while, my interest had been piqued and I began to actively research them. I read blog posts, news articles, watched videos and followed a couple of menstrual cup advocates. And finally, bought one for myself.    We Need ..read more

2021 - The Year of the Reusable - Your Ultimate Guide To Giving Up Single Use Plastic. Over the last couple of years we've been hearing more and more about reusable products and about the importance of ditching single-use plastics. But is it really as bad as they say? And how much of a difference can you really make? The truth is, our planet has a serious problem when it comes to plastic. There is no question that plastic is useful and cheap, but disposing of it isn't so cheap and easy. And until manufacturers are made responsible for this part we are just piling the problem onto an alre ..read more

 Reusable coffee cups - Should you own one? - Here in New Zealand, coffee runs through our veins. It is the drink that wakes us up in the mornings and the one that keeps us going through our busy days. We are a nation of coffee drinkers where only barista style coffees will do. We have coffee machines at home and we frequent coffee shops to get our caffeine fixes. Our cafe culture is one of the things that defines us as Kiwis. But, there is a down side. When we mix busy lives and coffee, we don’t stop and sit down to enjoy them, we want our energy boosts on the go. Or, if we do stop ..read more

  This week, 19th - 25th October 2020, is 'Recycling Week' here in NZ.  And a great opportunity to remind ourselves of some of the rules around recycling, so that we can make good informed decisions with regards to our purchases and the waste we produce. The first thing that's important for us to start thinking more carefully about, is that when we purchase a product, we are also purchasing the waste that comes with it.  We need to make ourselves responsible for the waste so that we can start making good decisions that will help to protect our planet, not destroy it. I've compil ..read more

Have you been considering buying a bread maker, but you're not convinced enough to risk the money incase it doesn't work? Do you dream about the smell of fresh bread filling your kitchen, but look at the $300+ price tags and think... nope! I was in exactly the same boat for months!  Maybe even a couple of years.  But... after finding a good deal on TradeMe I took the plunge and bought one. My verdict.... I LOVE it! Here are 6 reasons you should invest in a bread maker; 1. Fresh home made bread is just simply delicious! Nothing tastes as good as freshly baked ..read more