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The Best Places to Buy Plants in Wellington for 2024
There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.
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Thai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach — Here's How
From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.
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The Guest Edit: Sustainable Skincare Innovator Emma Lewisham Lists Her Favourite Planet-Friendly Brands
The founder of the New Zealand-based luxury skincare line has compiled a lineup of brands that share her company's planet-saving ethos.
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Six Contemporary Lifestyle Brands That Are Turning Trash Into Treasure
These brands are repurposing agriculture and industry waste to create practical (and stylish) products.
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The Guest Edit: New Zealand Designer Juliette Hogan Handpicks Her Favourite Sustainable Brands
From all-natural skincare to local wineries lowering their carbon footprint, one of the country's most celebrated designers takes us through her sustainable daily staples.
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Christmas Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For People in Your Life
Stress less over that "difficult" gift recipient with any of these top-notch gift ideas.
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Seven Gift Ideas for the Social Justice Warrior in Your Life
Give a gift that keeps on giving this festive season.
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The IPCC Has Issued a Dire Warning About Humanity's "Unprecedented" Influence on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's sixth assessment report predicts that global warming could increase by 1.5 degrees by as early as 2030.
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Lego Has Unveiled Its First Bricks Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
After three years of research, the brand has developed a prototype brick that uses PET plastic from discarded bottles.
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The Planet Just Experienced Its Equal Warmest Year in Recorded History
2020 tied with 2016 — and the past six years are the hottest six on record, too.
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Scarecrow Has Opened an Organic Grocery Store and Off-Licence in Mount Eden
It features an extensive range of grocery staples, house-made deli items and an onsite florist.
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How Tripod Coffee Is Combating Climate Change with Compostable Coffee Pods
Make your morning caffeine routine count.
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The Five Best Beaches for Learning How to Surf Around Wellington
Whether you're a first timer or looking to brush up on the basics, these locations offer the perfect beginner-friendly conditions for surfing.
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Fill Jars, Not Bags at Wellington's New Wholefoods Grocery Store
Say yes to a package-free pantry and stock up on organic groceries at this new store.
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A New Natural and Organic Wine Store Has Opened on Cuba Street
With almost 200 different varieties in stock, this new opening boasts the largest range of natural wine in New Zealand.
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Thousands of New Zealanders Will Take to the Streets to Demand Action on Climate Change
If you're planning to join the crowds or you're pondering your transport options for the day, here's how the events will go down in your city.
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Japan's Weird and Wonderful KitKat Flavours Will Soon Come Wrapped in Origami Paper
It's part of Nestlé's commitment to ensure that 100-percent of its packaging is recyclable or re-usable by 2025.
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Sustainable Sneaker Brand Allbirds Is Opening Its First New Zealand Store
The shop on Gore Street will house the brand's entire lineup.
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The Planet May Have Just Sweltered Through the Hottest Month in Recorded History
From heatwaves in Europe to toastier-than-usual winter weather in Sydney, July was a warm month.
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Countdown Has Launched a BYO Container Scheme to Reduce Plastic Waste
The initiative rolls out today at stores across the country.
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The Ten Best Vintage Stores in Wellington
Find one-of-a-kind pieces and shop consciously at theses vintage treasure troves.
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Coffee Cup Lending System Again Again Has Launched in Auckland
More than 20 Auckland cafes have signed up for the eco-friendly initiative.
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This New App Is Tackling Food Waste by Hooking You Up with Cheap Eats
Help save the planet and enjoy restaurant quality grub for a fraction of the price.
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Wellington's Nisa Is Crowdfunding Its New Ethical Underwear Range
The new men's briefs call for an industrial sewing machine.
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Adidas Will Donate $1 for Every Kilometre You Run to an Ocean Protection Charity
The label is aiming to raise $1.5 million USD for the Parley for the Oceans charity.
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A Guide to Sustainable Restaurants in Wellington
Eat your heart out and save the planet at these eco-friendly restaurants.
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Karen Walker Is Collecting Pre-Loved Clothing for Charity
Send your once-loved outfits to a new home and support a great cause.
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Europe Has Done the World's Oceans a Solid and Banned a Heap of Single-Use Plastics
The EU will phase out the ten plastic items most frequently found on beaches by 2021.
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This Airline Is Set to Become the World's First Plastic-Free Carrier
Portuguese carrier Hi Fly has conducted a world-first trial, preventing 350kg of single-use plastics from making their way to landfill.
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Concrete Playground's 2018 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide
Kickstart your holiday hunt and do your bit for Mother Nature with these Earth-friendly gifts.
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Europe Is Set to Do the World's Oceans a Solid By Banning Several Single-Use Plastic Items
The EU is planning to phase out plastic cutlery, plates, stirrers and straws, as well as cotton buds and balloon sticks, by 2021.
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The New Zealand Government Will Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags Over the Next Year
Soon the bags will disappear form checkouts around the country.
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Google, Tourism and Ziplining Helped Save and Restore This Rotorua Native Forest
A Rotorua-based ziplining company is restoring virgin native forest.
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You Can Eat Chocolate for a Good Cause Thanks to the Nikau Foundation
Funds raised from the Wellington Resilience Chocolate Bar will help ensure the community is equipped post-crisis.
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IKEA Is the Latest Company Pledging to Ban Single-Use Plastics
And by 2030, all of its products will be made with renewable and recycled materials.
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The UK Parliament Has Made a Landmark Decision to Go Plastic-Free
It's introducing a levy on disposable coffee cups and moving to ban all single-use plastic bottles.
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Countdown Will Begin to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags This Month
The initiative will roll out at ten stores from 21 May.
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This Environmentally Conscious Search Engine Turns Your Online Queries Into New Trees
Ecosia invests at least 80 percent of its profits into planting trees around the world.
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Someone Has Designed Sneakers with Soles Made from Used Chewing Gum
The shoe offers an innovative solution to The Netherlands' costly gum litter problem.
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Adidas' New Kicks Are Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic
Part of the label's latest collaboration with Parley, each pair is made from 11 plastic bottles.
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McDonald's Has Started Phasing Out Plastic Straws
The company will trial new biodegradable paper straws in its UK stores as it pushes towards all-recyclable packaging.
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Netherlands Supermarket Ekoplaza Has Launched a World-First Plastic-Free Aisle
The aisle offers shoppers over 700 plastic-free items.
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