The Ultimate Green Earth Guide

Home & Garden

Reuse, reduce and recycle

The next time you're having a clean up, consider donating some of your unwanted items to charity. If you're looking for a bargain or something different, why not check out the local second-hand store or antique shops and markets.

Home paints, stains and varnishes

Exterior and interior paints can be very toxic. Some containing lead, VOCs (volatile organic compounds which contain chlorinated or hydrocarbon solvents) and other toxic fumes, that are both damaging to the environment and our wellbeing. These toxic fumes can trigger headaches, asthma, nausea and long term exposure can result in nerve damage and reproductive disorders.

The good news is, there are a wide variety of environmentally responsible house paints and wood varnishes available that are non toxic, so the next time you renovate keep that in mind.

Carpets & the alternatives

Carpets emit large amounts of chemicals including formaldehyde and VOCs from backing materials, adhesives and underlay. Treatments such as stain guarding, fire retardants and moth proofing are also applied, and these chemicals are released indoors.

Carpets also act as ‘sinks’ for other pollutants such as pesticides and heavy metals. Babies and children in close contact with the floor are at high risk of exposure. Natural flooring materials such as sisal and jute can be used instead of carpets for warmth and noise reduction.

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The Really Green Shop

The Really Green Shop offers a diverse rang of amazingly green products that will enable you to live a really green life.

Established in 2011 in Melbourne our mission is to source and supply only the most environmentally friendly and highest quality products possible for the home.

Be sure to check out our new website and check back often as we are always new and exciting eco friendly products to our range.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- Bamboo Toothbrushes, Biodegradable Bin Liners, Bamboo Cotton Buds, Bamboo Clothes Pegs, Plant Based Cleaning Products, Bamboo A4 Copy Paper
- http://www.thereallygreenshop.com.au
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Bumble

Our beautiful 100% pure Australian Beeswax candles with pure cotton wicks are individually handmade from our Sydney studio. Our candles are naturally fragrant, with a subtle honey aroma and produce a bright, steady and beautiful flame.

Unlike other natural candles on the market place, our products are environmentally sustainable, locally sourced and contain no: Paraffins, Palm Wax, Soy Wax, Bleach, Synthetic fragrances, Synthetic colourants, Toxic fumes.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- Votives, Wedding Candles, Tealights, Hand-rolled Pillars, solid pillars, wedding cake, christmas tree
- http://www.bumble.net.au
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All Eco

Our product range is either predominantly Australian made and certified organic, or low-impact on the environment and handcrafted or contains recycled elements. We are trying our best to get a broad section of eco products to you.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- Organic fabric and yarn, accessories, organic bed and bath recycled products.
- www.alleco.com.au
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Koh-i-noor

The Koh-I-Noor Clothing Spin Dryer is the ecoalternative and the ideal compliment in the laundry. The Koh-I-Noor Spin Dryer utilises a fast and powerful water extraction process to dry your clothes saving electricity, money & time.

The Koh-I-Noor Spin Dryer is very simple to operate; after washing your clothes either by hand, automatic or non-automatic washing machine, place them in the Koh-I-Noor Spin Dryer and turn it on - that’s all there is to it!

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- Enviromental clothes dryer, eco appliances
- http://www.oziel-ecoappliances.com.au
Littlelock

Littlelock tempered glass baby food containers are a safe, eco-friendly way to store, freeze, heat and serve baby food. The containers are: BPA free, Phthalate free, PVC free and Lead free, Airtight and leak proof, Freezer, microwave (without lid) and dishwasher safe, Stain and odour resistant, Durable and long lasting.

Made of tempered glass which is much stronger than regular glass. Littlelock is Australian owned and committed to providing safe food storage options for your little ones. Available in two convenient sizes (120ml and 210ml) and 3 great colours. Sold in sets of 3.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- 120ml glass baby food container, 210ml glass baby food container
- http://littlelock.com.au
Pure Bamboo

Pure Bamboo brings you natural bamboo charcoal products to purify your air and to absorb odours and moisture from around your home and beauty products that uplift and revitalise.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- Natural deodoriser and dehumidifier, Body soap, bamboo charcoal powder, bamboo vinegar, spa pack, pet area deodoriser
- http://www.purebamboo.com.au
Conscious Candle Company

The Conscious Candle Company started in 2005 and is located in Western Australia. Our range features a wide selection of soy based candles that contain essential oils.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- Soy candles, essential oils, massage oils, room sprays, drawer fresheners, scented oil burner blocks, soy massage candles, melts, magical floating flames, hot oil candles and bath salts.
- http://www.conscious-candle.com.au
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State of green

State of Green was created from a love of stylish and unique home and baby products, an interest in innovative design and a desire to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- Furniture, home wears, living, gifts, cleaning and living.
- http://www.stateofgreen.com.au
EcoEssentials

EcoEssentials your online eco department store, is dedicated to delivering premium quality certified organic, fairtrade, vegan-friendly and safe water bottles and other non-toxic, reusable choices across Australia.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- Reusable bottles, organic skin care, BPA free lunchboxes, organic bed linen, bokashi & compost, cleaning and pest control, reusable shopping bags, stationery & envelopes, home & style, fairtrade chocolate and food, kids toys and more.
- https://www.ecoessentials.com.au
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BPA Free

BPAFree is the one stop shop for everything BPA free. Most of our products are designed for baby care but we also stock a wider range of BPA Free drink bottles that can be used by all ages.

We responded to emerging medical and scientific evidence that BPA (Bisphenol-A) can have a harmful effect on your baby and you. While some countries have started to ban BPA and companies starting to develop ranges that do not contain BPA, we saw how difficult it was to navigate around jargon, brands, evidence and products to find the essentials for bringing up your baby. We have done the leg work for you and researched, tested and grouped together all of the leading BPA free products out there

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
- BPA free baby bottles, BPA freezing and nursing, BPA containers, cutlery, cups, BPA free water bottles, BPA free baby and nursery needs.
- http://www.bpafree.com.au/