Frequently Asked Questions

These 100% plant based cloths are the ORIGINAL Swedish Dishcloth from Sweden, printed with local original New Zealand art by over 15+ designers.  They have been making them in Sweden since 1949 and have an amazing state of the art sustainable factory. 

We are working with an NZ company to look at manufacturing the cloth here, and incorporating hemp into the composition which will be incredible if we can get this concept flying.

We are transparent with our information and NO ONE in the southern hemisphere yet makes this style of cloth. Other countries such as Germany and China have recently started trying to emulate the Swedish invention. Be an informed consumer. If you are not sure of the origin of any product, ask.

Durable, biodegradable, super absorbent and each cloth will replace 15 rolls of paper towels in their lifetime. 

One roll of paper towels can cost $1.30 in a combo pack x 15 rolls = $19.50

Each cloth can be washed over 200 + times. Wash in your washing machine, or top rack of your dishwasher. You can microwave your cloth (wet first and heat 1min to disinfect) or into a pot of boiling water.

Line dry - the sunlight can do wonders for the SPRUCE. Naturally antibacterial and helps maintain whiteness.

SPRUCE starting to look a little grubby? Try this; place the cloth in the bottom of your sink. Spray with an all purpose cleaner and leave for a few minutes. For very stubborn stains you can use a diluted whitening based cleaner. It will NOT affect the print!

Rinse your SPRUCE after use and drape it over your tap or edge of the sink to prevent discolouration. The quicker a cloth dries the better for hygiene. That is why our SPRUCE are so amazing. They can dry in as little as 15mins!

100% plant based, all natural!

Biodegradable and home compostable. 
The SPRUCE cloth is made of cellulose (made from pulping trees) and cotton. The pulp is made like making paper. Soaked, pulped, dried and cut. 

TREES: are certified sustainable under international management environment standard ISO 14001.
COTTON: off-cut's from manufacturing too short to be reused - shredded into thread
INK: is eco friendly and water based. 

These cloths can be composted in your home compost and will break down after just 6-8 weeks. The SPRUCE can also go into recycling for corrugated cardboard.

The SPRUCE help to cut down your use of paper towels and replace other cloths, which can often contain plastic. They can be reused over 200+ times, washed in the washing machine or dishwasher, boiled or microwaved. They are very durable. 

There are 3 Goodie Bags in each pack. The bags are the same size 24cm x 28cm or (9” x 11”), and stretch to close to twice their size. They have a strong 3mm braided drawstring cord. 

Made here in Nelson, New Zealand. 

One exception of Yellow which is made using the same high quality components and manufactured in a small Fair Trade, Fair Labour Company they are constructed in Taiwan and finished in Nelson, NZ. Taiwan was chosen because it manufactures high quality mesh and has strict employment laws forbidding children while improving working conditions. 

Each individual Goodie Bag weighs 16gms. A pack of 3 including packaging is only 55gms.

If a bag needs cleaning you can wash in your washing machine then line dry. 

Every now and then a hand wash / rinse will be sufficient. The bags maintain their shape and size with washing.

They are made of polyester / spandex. The 4 way stretch allows the bags to expand as you fill them and will hold up to 3kg. The bags are soft to touch and easily condense to slip into your bag or pocket. Strong, lightweight, see-through & breathable. Built to last.

Through Oeko-Tex®  Standard 100, The Green Collective is committed to fabrics that are clean and safe for you and the environment. This is an international certification that sets limits on close to 200 potentially harmful substances and chemicals.  For a full list of the testing you can visit their website www.oeko-tex.com. This standard also looks at the factories who must continue to comply to renew their fabric certifications yearly. By sourcing fabrics that comply we are helping to reduce the environmental impact of potentially harmful chemicals entering the soil, groundwater and air of our world.

Store curio’s, trinkets, board game pieces, knickknacks, snacks, lunch, phone cords.

Organise carry-on luggage, tramping packs, wool colours, embroidery threads, handbags, toilet bags.

Hang in your campervan, caravan, or tent to easily locate items. Keeping the floor clear and preventing things shifting around and breaking. 

Our customers are a constant source of inspiration coming up with new uses. Can you add to our list? Please send us your ideas and pictures to inspire others to go green.

GOTs Certified Organic cotton and Organic cotton drawstring tape cord.

Made in India by a small family run, Fair Trade, Fair Labour, Max Havelaar Certified (incorporating 23 Fairtrade Certifications) Company. 

Each individual Loot Bag weighs 22gms small and 29gms large. A pack of 3 including packaging is only 80gms.

If a bag needs cleaning you can wash in your washing machine then line dry. Every now and then a hand wash / rinse will be sufficient. 

The bags maintain their shape and size with washing. If Loot Bags are popped in the dryer they may shorten by just 0.5cm. 

Made from organically grown cotton that is GOTs certified and EKTO certified. It's a tight weave poplin which is the strongest yet lightest and most durable choice.

Store curio’s, trinkets, board game pieces, knickknacks, snacks, lunch, phone cords.

Organise carry-on luggage, tramping packs, wool colours, embroidery threads, handbags, toilet bags.

Cheese bag, bread bag, mushroom bag.

Hang in your campervan, caravan, or tent to easily locate items. Keeping the floor clear and preventing things shifting around and breaking. 

Our customers are a constant source of inspiration coming up with new uses. Can you add to our list? Please send us your ideas and pictures to inspire others to go green.

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

NZ SHIPPING: FREE SHIPPING OVER $60, OTHERWISE $7 residential $9 FOR RURAL.

We use Post Haste 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 (it is a barcode) you can use this link to see where your awesome parcel is as it zooms across New Zealand to wherever in the world you are! 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.

Our courier cannot deliver to PO Boxes, so please provide a physical address for delivery. 

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING: Yes we do ship all over the world. You can select your shipping area / continent at checkout. These are the current rates:

AUSTRALIA:

NOT-TRACKED: $10.00
TRACKED: $29.00

ASIA + UK + USA:

NOT-TRACKED: $14-16.00 depending on weight

REST OF THE WORLD:

NOT-TRACKED: $16.00

Cancelling your order: If you wish to cancel, then please call 021 293 2709 as soon as possible. If the item hasn't been shipped then we can offer a full refund. We aim to ship on the day you ordered,  so if cancelling and it's already been shipped, you will be charged the delivery and the cost of returning the item to us.