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Bold Eco Reusables You'll Love To Use Everyday

Colourful, hard-working alternatives to everyday throwaways.

Sustainable living shouldn't be boring. We fixed that.

Swedish dishcloths, organic cotton handkerchiefs, reusable bags and clever gifts, designed to look good, work brilliantly and are made to be loved for years.

"These completely changed my home" Annie

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"Did you know that most paper tissues contain additives to improve strength, softness and absorbency? That's why we're fans of having The Green Collective's HANK close by"
GOOD MAGAZINE
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Our why: In 2014, surrounded by beige eco swaps, strong opinions about design and zero patience for waste, we decided we'd just make our own.

Beautiful, award-winning alternatives to everyday disposables. Designed to work hard, look good and become the kind of products you proudly leave on the bench and happily give as gifts.

Trusted by 10,000 households. 1100+ 5 star reviews

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    HANK "Love love love! Beautiful designs, quality hanky. It's a statement piece I always want to pull out of my pocket!" Danielle

    HANK 

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    "Excellent SPRUCE cloths. Very absorbent. Easy to clean. Put it in dishwasher and it came out really clean, no stains! Definitely buying more in the future!"

    SPRUCE 

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    Encore Bags "What a brilliant concept and the end product is not only super practical but also eye catching and fun! Love it my large so much, ordered another straight away! Highly recommended." Vanessa

    BAGS 

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    "I like well designed, well made things that are aesthetically pleasing, easy to use and wash, and do what they're supposed to"

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WHY CHOOSE OUR BEST SELLING PRODUCTS?

Sustainable living shouldn't feel like a compromise.

Compostable, reusable and designed for real family life, our products work hard, look beautiful and make sustainable living feel effortless. Every one has earned its place in our own home before finding its way into yours.

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Sustainability Without Compromise

Eco products over 10,000 NZ & Aus families love. Durable, well designed and delivered fast.

"Cool design and super functional too - I bought these initially because I loved the design and thought they’d look great in my kitchen. They do BUT even better they work really well too. I use one for a couple of days then chuck it in the dishwasher and switch to a new one. They dry quickly and so far my first lot have lasted nine months and are still going. I like the idea of using them as weed mat in the garden when I’m done with them and letting them break down to compost too." Nicole

Customers rate us 5.0/5 based on 1171 reviews.

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FAQ - we have answers!!

How Long Do Your Products Last?

Our answers depend on how crazy your home is, how gnarly your adventures and how you look after your gear.

SPRUCE: 200+ machine washes. On average 12+ months.

HANK: Depends on usage. 10+ years and may become a heirloom.

ENCORE BAGS: 10+ years of adventuring.

BANNER BAGS: 5+ years of carrying.

Workshop Location? Can We Visit?

Our workshop is based in Nelson, New Zealand.

123 Bridge St Studios. Sublime Cafe is at the entrance to our workshop spaces . Walk through the cafe, and my unit is down in the back just past the staircase.

My hours are not set. Generally mornings are best. If i'm not there, I am teaching Pilates, delivering stockist orders, or skip bin diving for more offcuts.

You are welcome to chat with Emma to organise a good time to meet. 021 293 2709 or hello@thegreencollective.co.nz.

Artist Collaboration or Stockist Requests

We welcome requests for new stockists, collaborations and custom corporate work.

Use the link below to reach out to us. We do consider proximity to other stores. Design work we will consider what current and upcoming styles we have but will always save your info on file.

CLICK HERE

Shipping Information

We ship across NZ & to the rest of the world. Please see below for more details.

NZ SHIPPING: FREE SHIPPING OVER $95, OTHERWISE $9 residential $14 FOR RURAL.

We use Post Haste and NZ Post Couriers as they provide an easy TRACK AND TRACE service and can deliver from us to you in 1-2 working days (allow longer for rural).

Once you have your tracking number (for Posthaste it is a barcode) you can use this link to see where your awesome parcel is as it zooms across New Zealand or to wherever in the world you are. 

POSTHASTE: Click here.
NZ POST: click here

The posting satchels we use made from either:

1. 100% post consumer waste, can be reused and are recyclable.

2. Compostable Bags. If packing is required we aim to use recycled and pre-loved materials where possible. So, don't be too upset if your inner packaging material has a small tear or rip! Reuse, reuse and reuse.