EcoMatters Store
More than a shop, the EcoMatters Store offers a truly sustainable approach, with both new and upcycled goods for sale, as well as being a refill hub and recycling drop-off point.
1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
Shop Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-2pm
Closed on public holidays
Oh baby, check out these new products!
New in store! Adorable baby bibs and accessories using vintage inspired fabrics, handmade by a local Mum. There’s no room for waste at the Vinty sewing machine – all trimmings from the dribble bibs are turned into other accessories, including cute as a button bunnies and hair ties. Plus other must-have reusables from CaliWoods, including muslin wraps, reusable wipes and more. Combining luxury with eco-creds, these are all designed with safe, organic materials to reduce waste.
Buy from our range online
The EcoMatters Store Online is open for Aotearoa-wide delivery orders for a small but growing range of products, including weed bags and seedling field guides.
Our product range
Our range is here to support your eco-friendly lifestyle, and includes:
- zero waste products
- natural home and body products
- tools for a warm, dry home
- locally made and upcycled gifts
- traps and tools for a pest and predator free backyard
- books such as our Seedling Field Guides for native plants and pest plants
- snacks and refreshments
Seedling Field Guides
Our Seedling Field Guides help you identify seedlings popping up in your backyard or restoration project so you can decide whether to let them stay or go.
- Seedling Field Guide: Common Natives in Auckland, $15
- Seedling Field Guide: Common Pest Plants in Auckland, $15
Weed bags
Weed bags are sold for composting noxious weeds. Learn more about how to use them here.
- Large bag 1.8m x 2.4m, $55
- Small bag 1.8m x 1.8m, $45
Predator traps
Traps are available for keeping your backyard predator-free.
- Wooden tunnel rat traps, $30
- Timms possum traps for hire, $5/week + $40 bond refundable on return of clean trap
Ecostore refills
Save money and reduce waste with our easy ecostore refill service. Grab and go with our swap-a-bottle or bulk container options, or bring in your own containers for product refills on the spot.
Swap-a-bottle is a container exchange service where you drop off clean empty ecostore containers and buy pre-filled ecostore products. If you prefer to use your own clean containers, these can be refilled on the spot and are charged per 100mls, with a maximum refill of 2 litres per container.
Either way, we ask that the containers you bring in are clean and dry, please.
| Product | Swap-a-bottle price | Refill your own container price | Bulk container price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dishwash Liquid | $2.50 (500 mls) $5.00 (1 litre) | 50 cents per 100 mls | $30 (5 litres) |
| Laundry Liquid | $3.50 (500 mls) $7.00 (1 litre) | 70 cents per 100 mls | $33 (5 litres) |
| Multi-Purpose Cleaner | $3.50 (500 mls) | 70 cents per 100 mls | $38 (5 litres) |
| Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate | N/A | $1.30 per 100 mls | $64 (5 litres) |
| Body Wash | $4.00 (400 mls) $9.00 (900 mls) | $1.00 per 100 mls | n/a |
| Hand Wash | $2.50 (250 mls) $5.00 (500 mls) $8.50 (850 mls) | $1.00 per 100 mls | $52 (5 litres) |
| Shampoo or Conditioner | $4.00 (220 mls) $6.00 (350 mls) | $1.80 per 100 mls | n/a |
| Wool & Delicates Liquid | n/a | $1.00 per 100 mls | $57 (5 litres) |
| Toilet Cleaner | n/a | n/a | $44 (5 litres) |
| Laundry Powder | n/a | n/a | $32 (4.5 kgs) |
| Dishwash Powder | n/a | n/a | $32 (5 kgs) |
| Laundry Soaker Powder | n/a | n/a | $37 (5 kgs) |
Our Store is also a collection point for the ecostore Plastic Return Programme. We accept all empty and rinsed ecostore containers for Aotearoa-based recycling, including the 5L and 20L ones. Containers in good condition are reused for swap-a-bottle.
What we offer at the store
- Come in and buy from a carefully curated range of sustainable products.
- Come in and pick up a gift voucher to the value of your choice.
- Swap your empty ecostore container for a freshly filled one.
- Drop off items on our non-kerbside recycling list. A small charge may apply for processing of some items.
- Donate your unwanted, clean curtains for the curtain bank.
- Seek sustainable living advice.
Contact us
Got any questions? Contact the EcoMatters Store by emailing [email protected].