10 Irish Brands To Support This St. Patrick’s Day
It’s March already and St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching. It’s the day of the year when everyone dons their best green and celebrates the patron saint of Ireland. From the parades and celebrations to the traditional Irish dishes (let’s be honest, pints of Guinness is what this really refers to), there’s something for everyone…
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Furoshiki: The Sustainable Way to Wrap Gifts
Is anyone else sick of buying a roll of wrapping paper, knowing full well that after it has served its only purpose, it will be thrown straight into the bin? According to the EPA, Ireland produced 450,000,000 (four hundred fifty million) kg of paper and cardboard waste in 2020 alone. Although paper is widely recycled…
Energy Saving Tips for the Winter
It’s no secret that we are in the middle of an energy crisis and it is only going to get worse as we approach winter. The winter months are dreary enough as it is, cold mornings, shorter days and dark evenings, then add sky high energy bills on top of that and you have a…
9 Shocking Products that Contain Hidden Plastic
There is currently more plastic in the world than there are human beings! In fact, right now, there is approximately 9.1 billion tons of plastic on earth (probably because Elon Musk hasn’t figured out a way of sending it to space yet) and of that, only 9% is recycled. When you think of plastic, lots…
SYLVECO – Skincare that Harnesses the Power of Plants!
Since time immemorial, humans have used the power of plants to tackle multiple skincare concerns. In fact, ancient Egyptians concocted their own sun protection by blending lupine, jasmine and rice bran extracts into a paste that was then applied to their skin to shield themselves from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Also, in the…
The Benefits of Bokashi Composting
What is Bokashi Composting? Bokashi composting is an ancient fermentation process that originated in Asia approximately 200 years ago! The process uses inoculated bran in a specially designed bin to break down and ferment food waste. The bran accelerates the breakdown of food waste and rebalances its pH, turning it into a nutrient-rich soil builder….
Coffee Scrub – How Used Coffee Grounds Can Fight Inflammation
What Causes Skin Inflammation? Inflammation is essentially an immune response presenting itself on the surface of your skin as your blood vessels become dilated. Its appearance varies from person to person, however, inflammation usually takes on the form of a raised rash that can be red, itchy or warm to touch. The exact cause of…
Beat the January Blues Competition!
We have some exciting news! We will be gifting customers a recycled decoration for your Christmas tree with every order placed between the 14th-23rd of December. It’s just a small token of our appreciation for your continued support throughout these difficult times. The recycled decoration is a simple origami star, handmade by us using old…
5 DIY Recycled Christmas Decorations!
The vast majority of commercial Christmas decorations on the market are either entirely made from plastic or contain some form of plastic. Why not switch things up this year and make your own festive decorations from recycled materials? Let’s take a look at 5 simple DIY Christmas decorations that you can make from recyclable materials…
Green Friday – For Every Order, We’ll Plant One Tree!
Friday the 27th of November 2020 will mark the 4th official Green Friday and at Ecostore, we are thrilled to be getting involved again this year. Black Friday has been a global tradition for decades and unfortunately the negative environmental impact of the tradition has been immensely overlooked! Every year, Black Friday bears witness to…