Eco news and stories

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.

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. 

If you care about the future of the planet, there are some simple ways you can ensure your daily coffee is as environmentally friendly as possible.

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.

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.

Because Ecotricity gives you control and visibility over how you pay for electricity, you’ll have noticed that certain times of day – when the load on the national grid is heaviest – the cost of electricity goes up.

Across New Zealand, there’s a renewed interest in reducing waste, reusing objects instead of creating more disposable rubbish, and recycling old things into new things.

Plastic has been an important part of our lives for hundreds of years. Here are some sobering facts about plastic waste in New Zealand and around the world.