ecoNEWS

Coming up with a menu for your family can be a real headache. Everyone has specific tastes and preferences, and it can be hard to incorporate that into meals that are simple and cost-effective. One of the reasons why many people struggle to eat more sustainably is because they don’t want to go through the […]

In New Zealand, staying warm over winter can mean spending big bucks. We had some of the world’s highest electricity rates, and many of our homes are drafty and damp.  When electricity rates are at their highest for the year, it can feel like punishment to turn the heater on. While it’s very important to […]

“I have measured out my life with coffee spoons,” said T. S. Elliot. “I need coffee in an IV!” laments Lorelai Gilmore. “Even bad coffee is better than no coffee at all,” explains David Lynch. If you love the smooth, rich taste of a good coffee, then you’re among some of the world’s finest thinkers […]

Recently, a kiwi family filmed a short clip explaining how they are living waste-free, with a small jar holding all their rubbish for an entire month. While their lifestyle may not work for everyone, they show what’s possible when you consider carefully what you’re throwing away. If zero-waste is a bit too extreme for you, […]

Million Metres Streams Project and Matuku Link Planting day – June 9th 2019 On Sunday, Lisa and I showed up for the Matuku Link Planting day representing Ecotricity. Million Metres helped to organise and coordinate the event along with the amazing volunteers leading the Matuku Link restoration project. The team at Ecotricity love what Million […]

The Hyundai Kona Electric is one of the new EVs on the block. It won the New Zealand EV Car of the Year in 2018 and the team at Ecotricity wanted to know more about this zero emissions electric SUV! Our team reached out to Kathryn Trounson, Chairman of the better NZ trust for a […]

We’re chuffed to be backing Litefoot! An award-winning charitable trust,  Litefoot provide assistance to help sports clubs across NZ to reduce their environmental impact and bring down their running costs and subsequently have more funds to reinvest in sports! This is an incredible initiative to be a part of. The clubs involved with Litefoot become […]

On March 15th – a day overshadowed by the tragic Christchurch shooting – thousands of young people are New Zealand and across the world gathered to demand action on climate change. “Obviously we can’t vote yet so we don’t get a direct say in that sense, so it’s a good way of showing our support […]

Here in New Zealand, we’re lucky to have significant hydro resources we can use to power our nation. Currently, hydro supplies around 60% of New Zealand’s power needs, and is one of the cheapest forms of renewable power available. Let’s take a look at how hydropower benefits our environment, our community, and our personal lives. […]

Wind power is a growing form of renewable energy that’s uniquely suited for the New Zealand climate. Test your wind power knowledge with our list of fascinating facts about wind! 1. An ancient technology You might think of wind farms as a modern invention, but human being have harnessed the power of wind for thousands […]