Waste-free Bathrooms
The bathroom wastepaper basket might soon be a redundant commodity as we go from wasteful to tasteful in the busiest little room of the house. We look at tips to keep the bathroom a stylish, sustainable sanctuary – where consciences will also get a good clean. Those plastic shampoo, conditioner, and beauty product […]
Plant-based delivery extends reach: Green Dinner Table
Green Dinner Table has now successfully launched into Wellington, taking the Christchurch home delivery business to a whole new level. The company sources fresh, locally sourced, plant-based ingredients, packages them up with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, and delivers to their clients’ homes every Sunday, ready for the week ahead. Already the concept is […]
Eco-sustainable sewage solutions: NaturalFlow South
Are you looking for a simple, environmentally friendly sewage treatment system that doesn’t require expensive, on-going maintenance? The NaturalFlow system not only provides an eco-sustainable sewage solution and produces a high-quality result to treat wastewater, but also saves money and time. Keeping it simple is the company’s philosophy – using power-free, natural processes […]
Our CarbonNZero Hero: The Fermentist
A recent Purpose Business Report found that 70 percent of Kiwi millennials are prepared to make major lifestyle changes to reduce the impact of climate change, and 50 percent are now supporting/buying from ethical brands. The Fermentist is a Christchurch-based craft brewery that our millennials can be proud of. In September they launched […]
Walking the talk
Walking the talk and making changes one step at a time is Sara Templeton’s lifestyle for herself and family, the city she loves – and the planet. After her role as Hagley Ferrymead Community Board Chairwoman, Sara was voted in as Councillor for the Heathcote Ward in 2016. Her new position was very […]
Environmental Eating
As food moves to the forefront of sustainability, we’re starting to look more critically at not just the nutritional content of our foodie buys, but their overall environmental impact too. With our food – from what we eat to how it is grown – accounting for more carbon emissions than transport, our culinary […]
The Fermentist’s sustainable mindset
The Fermentist Brewery and Taproom is a microbrewery in Christchurch committed to sourcing locally where possible. Sourcing locally is about creating shared value in business practices and supporting the local community and economy. It’s also about reducing emissions from the transport of ingredients. The team is committed to making a difference where it […]
The heart of sustainability
We’ve been experiencing a shift in how we approach fashion globally, as we eschew fast fashion and seek ethics and sustainability in our attire. Metropol catches up with one of the country’s leaders in this space – Kowtow’s Gosia Piatek. Your story of fleeing Poland at the reach of the Soviet Union in […]
Sensationally sustainable: fly to The Flock for an ethical shopping experience
The Flock’s new layout at The Tannery reflects its purpose for selling ethical and sustainable items. With mainly Kiwi tunes playing in the background, it’s befitting for browsing among the locally made fashionwear and gifts. Owner Melody Leveridge only sells exquisite clothing made of natural fibres. It’s where she draws the line – no synthetics. […]
Bye bye bags: ditching the plastic bag in favour of sustainability
We’ve long been aware of the social and environmental benefits of fair trade and, as sustainability becomes cooler than consumption, now we’re turning our attentions to plastic. While Metropol has made the conscious decision to not plastic wrap our fortnightly glossy magazine, we’re excited to see some of the country’s largest retailers adopt a less […]
