- At Ecocious, we do the research, so you don't have to! Everything you need to know about "B-Corp Certified" In a world where the impact of consumerism on the environment is undeniable, sustainable shopping has become more than just a buzzword; it's a responsibility. One of the ways to ensure that your shopping choices align with your commitment to sustainability is to look for products from B-Corporations. But what exactly is a B-Corp, and why is B-Corp certification important when it comes to sustainable shopping? In this blog post, we will explore the concept of B-Corporations, delve into ..read more

- Did you know, Coffee is essential for the survival of every 1 in 4 Australians.  The love affair for coffee is STRONG in Australia!  More than one in four (27%) proclaim they cannot survive the day without it, and 9 in 10 (88%) stating they genuinely enjoy it. Aussies are definitely putting their money where their mouth is, with more than 4 out of 5 Aussies (84%) spending money on coffee outside of the home on a weekly basis. We wouldn’t feel distressed by these numbers if we are just looking at coffee alone, however when you take into account that every takeaway coffee c ..read more

Although it may seem trendy and inexpensive, fast fashion is an absurb model, perpetuating waste & exploitation detrimental to garment workers and our environment. Fast fashion is a current, in-demand “trend” that has ruined the fashion industry.  Encompassing all brands following a fast manufacture for low-cost products scheme. This "business model" encourages over-consumption of poor quality if not single use goods, a.k.a “keeping up with the latest fashion trends”. From our point of view, fast fashion is a race that most brands are still part ..read more

 - “Microplastic” A small plastic particle that measures less than 5mm in size.  These invisible particles are found everywhere, from all corners of the ocean to the air we breathe. The inevitable by-product of producing a highly accessible and affordable material from hazardous chemicals, on mass... the impact from plastic trash "break-down" is causing great concern for both environment and our health. Microplastics are derived from a variety of sources, including: the breakdown of larger plastic items the shedding of synthetic clothing fibres the use of personal care products such ..read more

- Isn’t it OUTRAGEOUS that gender equity remains an unreachable objective in 2023?! Did you know that our national gender pay gap, for full time employees, is still 13.3%?  To put this into perspective, women living in Australia earn $13,182 a year less than our male counterparts in the same role! What is even more shocking, is that we had almost completed a 360° yet somehow returned right back to where we were 3 years ago, when the pay gap was 13.4%.  Talk about being counteractive from recent significant progress! It is both discouraging, and unacceptable that statistics continue t ..read more

After many months of determination and creativity, Australian Fashion Designers debut innovative collections, just to watch “Influencers” throw it back into their faces.   It's 2023, we find ourselves thrust back in society scrambling to keep up with weekly trends, continually seeking our next hit of instant gratification. Life is moving fast. It can be tempting to seek moments of pleasure in purchasing cheap clothing that will undoubtedly not last another season. Whilst it may feel good in the heat of the moment, like many regrets this “convenience” comes at a much larger cost. The negat ..read more

- Whilst we usually applaud all things vegan, an "alternative" we don't choose to get behind is plastic-derived "vegan leather" a.k.a. PLEATHER Enjoy 10% off sustainable Christmas shopping! Use "ECOXMAS" at checkout, for our entire range on Ecocious.com.au  Browse Christmas Catalogue Gifts - SHOP NOW The truth about PLEATHER (Vegan Leather) Most vegan leather goods are made from polyvinyl chloride "PVC" or polyurethane "PU", both well known to contain toxic chemicals, phthalates, and traces of bisphenol A - compound known to cause reproductive problems. Technically veg ..read more

 - Gift Inspiration and sustainability tips for the conscious shopper this festive season. 2022 has been a year full of surprises, to put it lightly. With too many unexpected natural disasters to count, hitting cities all over the globe, by this stage most of us have witnessed first-hand effects the rate of "consumerism" is having on our natural world. Let us be crystal clear, "single-use," "disposable," and "landfill consumerism" is what we are referring to. You know... those low-value products that you just grab because the price point is too-good-to-be-true, and you end ..read more

- Words by Ecocious founder, Ariana Whittingham In the Ecocious office, we have been proudly celebrating our clean beauty partner Bluem on their monumental achievement of becoming the first CLIMATE POSITIVE beauty brand in Australia! Apart from the obvious reasons why being carbon positive is a huge accomplishment for Bluem Founder, Montana (catch up on our Q&A with Montana: HERE) and the entire beautiful Bluem family/team - it’s actually huge accomplishment for the beauty industry and sustainability as a whole –it illustrates what is possible to achieve in the beauty space ..read more

-  Ariana Whittingham Interviews Paven Rayat, Designer & Owner of BUVY Jewellery for Ecocious Mag. Ecocious family, please welcome our newest partnership, Buvy Jewellery! I had the pleasure of chatting with Paven Rayat, Designer and owner of Buvy Ethical Jewellery to talk all things ethical/sustainable when it comes to the jewellery industry, and I was absolutely shocked! Her journey from working in fast fashion to launching a truly ethical and sustainable jewellery brand is no small feat, I explore all earth angels and earth lovers to digest these 6 ..read more