Despite being in the heart of the city, ecostore’s retail shop is tucked away on a small side street in Freemans Bay, and many people don’t even know it exists.
“This year we are trying to spread the word about ecostore products being so centrally accessible. Not only do we sell our products, we also sell them in bulk sizes, refill most liquids, and collect our containers for recycling if we can’t refill them.
As well as selling ecostore products, we also like to support local eco-friendly businesses that make zero waste natural products.
We want ecostore to become a community space where like-minded people can come together and explore earth friendly options like composting, or reducing waste output by shopping smarter or making food at home. We’re passionate about creating space for these kinds of conversations.
To make it more of a conversational community hub we’re putting on some events to bring people together around living sustainably and creating a healthier neighbourhood.”
One event, on Saturday 24 August from 11am-1pm, will be a tea tasting with Medical Herbalist Caitlyn Ward from Artemis Teas. Caitlyn will be sharing traditional plant based medicinal wisdom. Alongside Caitlyn, respected journalist and wellness expert Rachel Grunwell will be having conversations about her book ‘Balance’, which interviews 30 experts globally to get the best science-backed tips on how to uplift your mind, body and soul.
Or, if you’re wanting to explore toxin-free makeup and perfume alternatives, on the 5 September ecostore is hosting a natural makeup and perfume evening. Living Nature makeup and Neat perfume will be at ecostore for a fun night with stations where you can have your makeup done and sample essential oil perfume.
For more info, email shop@ecostore.co.nz, or just pop in store and chat with us - we’re always happy to have a conversation. (Alana Bruce - Ecostore)
ECOSTORE, 1 Scotland Street, T: 09 360 8477, www.ecostore.co.nz
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