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In today’s climate, where conversations about climate change, the environment and social justice can quickly spiral into a firestorm of insults, misinformation, and hurt feelings, I find myself asking two questions: 1. How can we have a productive conversation about...
The New Zealand Green Building Council’s new and improved Green Star has launched in Aotearoa – but what does that mean for manufacturers and suppliers? Eco Choice Aotearoa has put together a quick guide to help you get your head...
What would you say if I told you there was a way to cut costs, generate jobs, protect the environment and make good on our international obligations? I’m not selling snake oil, just advocating for a little something called Sustainable...
It’s thought the first New Years’ resolutions originated around 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians making promises to repay their debts and return borrowed items to their rightful owners. And while many of us now opt for 12-month gym...
A lot of things that have surprised me at COP28. The weird little electric train that looks like it belongs at Rainbow’s End, transporting suited and booted delegates from one end of Expo City to the other. Walking smack bang...
The country’s official ecolabel is calling on Consumer NZ to modernise its approach to product testing, and provide much-needed context when comparing environmentally-preferable products with standard items. Eco Choice Aotearoa has certified products and services for more than 30 years,...
Eco Choice Aotearoa has submitted feedback on the Commerce Commission’s draft Collaboration and Sustainability Guidelines. The guidelines are intended to ensure ‘sustainability’ is not used as an excuse for anti-competitive behaviour. However, the ecolabel is concerned in their current form,...
– If your company relies on exploiting people to be profitable, you shouldn’t be in business – If you don’t have the time or inclination to conduct due dilligence on your suppliers, you shouldn’t be in business. – If you...