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I started Sol after wanting to naturally protect myself and my partner Luke’s faces when we travelled the coast of Central America chasing waves 7 years ago. We were using an amazing natural one out of Indonesia but we unfortunately couldn't buy it from New Zealand. After searching around I quickly realised there was no natural zinc available in New Zealand so I thought why not start making it ourselves!
In recent years, the concept of de-growth has gained significant attention as a potential solution to the ecological and societal challenges we face today. With climate change looming as a pressing global issue, it is crucial to explore alternative economic models that prioritise sustainability over endless growth. In this blog post, we will delve into what de-growth is and discuss why it holds immense importance for achieving climate sustainability.
Keen to embark on a more eco-conscious lifestyle but have no idea where to start? I feel you.
After a few years of traveling and seeing the effects of climate change quite literally on my doorstep (hello, the wildfires in Australia and the summer of 2023 floods in Auckland) I knew I wanted to make a change to my lifestyle. Who was I to complain about the devastation to our beautiful landscapes whilst doing nothing to address my own wasteful habits?
Persimmon chutney, do I need to say anymore? Probably. Until recently I had never actually heard of a persimmon. It's kind of like a mixture between a tomato/orange/cucumber/apple. It's a little bit sweet, but also kind of watery, and doesn't have a massive amount of flavour. You can eat the skin, and they're pretty easy to get your hands on here in New Zealand.
It’s been a pretty busy year here at the Ethically So. HQ
We finally released our very much awaited 12 Months of Low-Waste Living Eco E-Book, as well as our Support Small Subscription Boxes. We went home for the first time in over 5+ years, and we just made it through COVID. We finally got a business coach + financial help, thanks to the pledge me campaign we ran last year.
OMni Balms: Made in New Zealand
They are a natural makeup alternative to traditional lipsticks, blushers or highlighters, and the natural colours absorb into your skin over time and don’t stain.
People have asked me what my proudest achievement was and it’s a small but important aspect that ties into our sustainable focus. The labels are now made of paper and are easy peel so it’s even easier to recycle. They are a pain to stick on the jars as the paper stretches and the label machine does not like them….but that’s manufacturing.. and yes they cost a lot more than the vinyl labels.
Celebrate the Superheros in your family: SUNDAY 5th September
Father's Day is just around the corner which is not ideal considering we have just gone into a level 4 lockdown. However Ethically So. is to the resuce.
The eco footprint of the beauty industry is big! Not only is pouring artificial ingredients down the drain harmful for our environment – so are the gazillions of plastic containers used to store them or the amount of water wasted in the process.
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Plastic Free July is getting easier each year. Are you ready to start your eco minimalist life? Checkout this blog post, it’ll help you find ways to cut down on your single use plastic waste
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