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* ECOKITS
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If you don't want to spend time browsing our online shop, try some of these convenient packages, carefully selected by our expert staff.
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* GIFTS
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Cool gadgets and eco-friendly Xmas presents. If you wish, you can select our eco-gift service and we'll gift-wrap and ship your gift directly to your chosen recipient - timed to arrive for Christmas if you wish. Note: this section simply contains some suggestions but you can select our gift service with any product in our store. See our Books, Bodycare and Kids sections for more great gift ideas.
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* LOW ALLERGY
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A selection of our non-toxic, low-allergy products. All products in our Bodycare, Cleaning, Microfibre Mops, Pest Control and Plant-based Paints sections are also free from artificial chemicals and suitable for allergy sufferers.
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* TOP SELLERS
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Our selection of our most essential and best-value products.
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Baby/Nappies
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We stock Nature's Child fitted cloth nappies - currently we believe these are the most eco-friendly nappy choices on the market.
We also have children's books with eco-themes: see Books. And see Bodycare, Cleaning, Microfibre Mops and Plant-based Paints to eliminate harmful chemicals in your home to protect your child's developing immune system.
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Bags
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Reduce waste by using reusable shopping bags. Simple. We don't want to blow our own trumpet, but Planet Ark created the current fashion for resuable bags.
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Bodycare
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Chemicals in bodycare products are absorbed through the skin and may be just as harmful as chemicals in the food we eat, so switching to non-chemical bodycare products may help reduce allergies and prevent health problems. And when we shower or wash, chemical residue from soaps and shampoos, etc, is rinsed through our drains into our rivers and oceans. Our natural bodycare products are free from harmful chemicals, making them kinder to you and the environment. They are not tested on animals and contain no animal ingredients.
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Books
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A selection of environmental books, including practical guides to making your home and garden more environmentally friendly.
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Cards
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Attractive environmentally themed greetings cards.
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Cleaning
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All of our cleaning products are biodegradeable and free from petrochemicals and other harmful chemicals, making them kind to the environment, suitable for allergy-sufferers and safe for greywater recycling - and reducing the risk of poisoning for toddlers. All products are concentrated so economical.
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Composting
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Reduce landfill by composting, then use the compost to fertilise your gardens and you'll also save water and reduce the need for chemical fertilisers.
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Cool gadgets
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Amaze your friends with these cool gadgets and gizmos.
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Energy Saving
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Carbon emissions from fossil fuels is a major cause of global warming, potentially the most devastating change to our planet in human history. We must reduce use of fossil fuels. You can take some small steps in the right direction here. What's more, these products can pay for themselves and even save you money over their lifetime in reduced energy bills/costs.
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Garden
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Gardens can consume up to half of a household's water consumption. We stock greywater and stormwater diverters and other water-saving devices.
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Greywater
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Reuse "greywater" from your laundry and dishes to water your garden. It's easy and if you use our phosphate-free washing powders the water is safe to divert into your garden.
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Insulation
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Good insulation helps to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter, so you need less energy for heating and air-conditioning - reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving you $$$ on energy bills. We stock Air-Cell reflective insulation for walls and ceilings, plus cheap and easy-to-install draft excluders to eliminate drafts around doors.
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Lighting
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Save money and greenhouse gas emissions with our energy-saving lightbulbs.
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Microfibre Mops
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Microfibre mops and dusters remove dirt and bacteria without detergent - eliminating the need for chemical cleaning products. Just wet (if applicable) and wipe surface, although for best results we recommend using a small amount of a natural cleaner, such as EnviroClean Vigor, about once a month. Wash the mop every dozen or so uses: all our mops are machine washable. Our range of quality mops and dusters should clean better and last much longer than the cheaper versions available in some supermarkets. And because they don't need detergents, they will save you $$$ over their lifetime.
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Pens & Pencils
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Pencils with a green point.
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Pest Control
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Chemical insect repellents and traps are yet another factor contributing to the build-up of chemical in our homes and bodies. Our pest control range allows you to ward off moths, mosquitoes, flies and other insects without the use of toxic chemicals.
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Planet Ark Products
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Planet Ark's own-name products.
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Plant-based Paints
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Plant-based paints reduce greenhouse emissions because they do not use petrochemicals. They also reduce chemicals in your home, making them great for allergy/asthma sufferers, pregnant women, children, etc. Our plant-based can be scrubbed clean. They meet Australian Standard AS1580 and are as durable as conventional paints, with a "hiding power" of 98.3% - better than most paints on the market. Contact Us if you need help selecting the right paint product.
Note: we may need to charge an additional shipping fee for large paint orders: if so we will contact you before processing your order.
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Rechargers/Batteries
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Used batteries end up in landfills, leaching toxins into the earth for years. Reduce chemical pollution by using solar or rechargeable batteries. You'll save $$$ too.
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Showers
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Your shower is one of the best places to start saving both water and energy. For under $50, an AAA-rated showerhead can save $1,000 in water and energy bills, 250,000 litres of water and 10 tonnes of greenhouse gas over 10 years. All our showers are AAA-rated and give a full-bodied shower. The Methven Bermuda High Rise is our best shower and best-value model, while the In Touch Rainmaker is also a favourite. If you want a handheld shower set, choose from the Massage Plus and Flexispray Stream.
Contact Us if you need more help selecting the right shower.
Note: all our showerheads require mains water pressure, not gravity feeds.
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Solar
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In a country with as much sunshine as Australia, solar power is an obvious alternative to fossil fuels. As well as major items such as solar hot water, you can use solar power for things such as garden lights, batteries, torches and radios.
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Solar Panels/Hot Water
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Solar Shop Australia is a wholly owned Australian renewable energy company that designs and installs grid connect solar systems, remote power solar systems, sun farms, and community and school solar programs.
As Australia's No.1 provider of grid connect solar systems, they have been helping Australians "go solar" since 1999.
Solar Shop Australia has offices in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, plus a network of locally based advisors across Australia – so wherever you are, a Solar Shop Renewable Energy Consultant is close by.
Solar Shop Australia is proudly endorsed by Planet Ark.
Call 1300 SUN POWER (130 786 769) or visit www.solarshop.com.au for more information or to arrange a free no-obligation site visit.
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T-Shirts
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Environmental themed T-shirts.
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Water Filters
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Pure drinking water is vital for health, flushing out toxins and impurities. Our filters will make your drinking water is as pure as possible. They make water, tea, coffee, cordials, soup, veggies, etc, taste much better too.
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Water Saving
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Australia is the world's driest inhabited continent (and second-driest after Antarctica) yet Australians are among the planet's most wasteful water consumers. Our careless use of water, if unchecked, will mean more dams affecting the natural flows of our rivers and a depleted water table. You can easily and cheaply reduce water use by fitting a cistern converter to your toilets and tap aerators to all taps; recycling greywater from washing machines with a suldi valve, and installing water-efficient showers (see Showers).
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