Sustainable Living
Options & Ideas
There are many areas in our lives where we can make a sustainable change. Here are ideas to encourage a more sustainable lifestyle.
Sustainable living describes a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the Earths natural resources, and one’s personal resources.
The first step is to use what we have, without waste. Then to consume consciously...
In the sections below I have included NZ only brands, as one of the steps to conscious consumerism is to buy local. There are many offerings out there. I am sure that I haven't connected or collected them all...
Natural, non-toxic and nourishing products to clean your body and home. Free from harmful chemicals, preservatives, palm oils and synthetic ingredients, these products are all crafted in New Zealand.
Washing your hands, soaking your clothes, having a shower, wiping the bench or cleaning the bath should be opportunities to show an understanding for nature and sustainable products too.
We only have one body, and whatever our skin, hair or face encounters, will have an impact on our health and longevity. New Zealand is home to amazing medicinal plants, natural ingredients, and wonderfully creative humans who know how to use them.
What is ethical fashion? Each label must align with some of these eight core values; being handcrafted, sustainable, locally produced, following fair trade practices, producing minimal waste, being vegan, actively supporting gender equality or displaying a transparent supply chain.
There are a range of amazing kitchen, party and food products created in New Zealand.
Check these out!
The development of apps and websites that help us make sustainable choices regarding what we eat, how we use resources, what we choose to buy & wear, our global footprint etc is a constantly growing market.
Check out some of these apps and websites available to help make your life a little more sustainable
Taking a step in the right direction across all aspects of your life...
Things that don't fit in any of the categories above!
Online stores in New Zealand that stock a range of products from an increasingly growing array of natural and local sustainable suppliers.
"We aspire for our investing to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals – a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all. These goals address key global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change and environmental degradation. "
Investing your money in a more sustainable future for all...
"Every decision we make with our money, in the end, is a choice about what’s important to us and the sort of world we want. Our investments are no different.
Ethical and sustainable investment simply means aligning our investments with our values."
We're passionate about working with clients who want to make a positive, sustainable difference to the world.
Blogs to follow...
"Good Empire's home base is on the lands of the Kaurna people of Australia. Their connection with the land, their innate culture of sustainability is something we open our minds and hearts to embrace and practise. We honour their traditions and their elders, past and present. May we all together heal this beautiful planet, and find harmony as one global human community."
Join a global movement of people pledging to make one small change in their lives each month, over the course of a year, to live more sustainably.
More websites that list options and ideas of how you can live in a more sustainable way.
Things for you to try at home
