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EcoLateral

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8278 8690

Address: 183 Main Road, Blackwood 5051 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://goecolateral.com.au

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25.01.2022 MEMBERS ONLY special We are offering a super low price on 48 roll boxes of standard Who Gives A Crap toilet paper for members of our EcoLateral Rewards program. Did you know as a member you can earn loyalty points, and have access to special discounts and coupons. We’ll even give you a $10 voucher for your birthday if you’re happy to share your date of birth with us. ... Our membership program is: Free to join, Doesn’t use plastic membership cards, and We promise to not bombard people with email The WGAC members’ special is available in store at Brighton, Blackwood and Magill only while our warehouse stocks last. Not valid with any other offer or coupon.

24.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful father figures out there. Image description: a Fathers Day card and three rocks laying on a bench.

24.01.2022 Want to know what your plastic drink bottles can be recycled in to? These Onya reuseable bulk food bags. Perfect for nuts, flour, rice, dried fruit and more, these lightweight and portable bags are made from recycled plastic drink bottles, are BPA free and food safe.... Each bag also includes a tare weight on the tag so that you dont need to pre-weigh at your favorite bulk food store. Onya, @onyalife Available in store and online. Image description: Four Onya bags, one bag full of rice and one bag full of coffee

23.01.2022 Great to read that single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cutlery will be banned in SA from early 2021! (and heres hoping the other states and territories follow suit!) Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3is3xUE

23.01.2022 Its juice and smoothie season. So what better way to hold your drink of choice than in a Cheeki Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler? These pretty-coloured vacuum insulated stainless steel tumblers will keep drinks cold for up to 6 hours. They even come with their own stainless steel straw.... Well drink to that! Image: @cheeki_bottles Image description: Four coloured squares featuring Cheeki stainless steel tumbler in pink with a pink background and surrounded by watermelon slices and leaves, Cheeki stainless steel tumbler in yellow with a yellow background surrounded by lemon slices and leaves, Cheeki stainless steel tumbler in blue with a blue background surrounded by lime slices and leaves and Cheeki stainless steel tumbler in green with a green background surrounded by kiwi fruit slices and leaves.

22.01.2022 Just in Brand new refill option! Very excited to announce we now stock Enviro Clean Toilet Bowl Cleaner! Come in and fill up today!

22.01.2022 Did you know at Christmas time The average Australian household throws out 30% extra waste. Australians use more than 150,000km of wrapping paper during Christmas enough to wrap around Earth’s equator nearly 4 times! Over 5 million tonnes of food ends up as landfill each year enough to fill 9,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. That’s in Australia alone.... This is why it’s so important to shop sustainable this Christmas! Image description: DIY Christmas tree decorations made out of twigs and twine.

22.01.2022 See below a survey from the Australian Youth Climate Coalition to stop fracking in the NT https://www.aycc.org.au/origin_survey

22.01.2022 After an eco friendly festive find for your environmentally-conscious friend or family member? Get them an Ecolateral gift voucher and let them loose online or in one of our 3 stores: Blackwood, Brighton or Magill. They can choose from over 4500+ ethical/sustainable/vegan products, plus your purchase supports a 20+ year old family owned business that was a pioneer in the eco-friendly retail space ... Available in store and online. -- Image description: an image of the front of an Ecolateral gift card.

21.01.2022 Our Hannahpad face mask stock has just arrived. Magill has stock available today. Brighton and Blackwood will have their stock available Wednesday. Otherwise order can be placed online now https://goecolateral.com.au/buy/hannahpadfacemaskadult/

21.01.2022 GIVEAWAY You Can Change The World - a book which empowers kids to make changes in their lives and communities with the main message that anyone can make a difference in the world. This beautiful new kids book will be available in all stores from Tuesday! ... To celebrate, were giving away 1 copy to 1 lucky winner. Just tag your name or a friends name below who might like this. Must be following @ecolateralstores. Winner drawn Tuesday morning. Must collect from Magill Store. This competition is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Instagram, nor is Instagram associated with this contest. Image description: a copy of the You Can Change The World book.

21.01.2022 All your eco friendly kitchen and bathroom essentials in one sustainable shop Shop online via the tagged products or link in our bio. ... Image description: 1/ a reusable bag with a stainless steel drinking bottle, bamboo cutlery and a Keep Cup with white accents. 2/ a variety of bathroom products scattered including two bamboo toothbrushes, a handful of bamboo cotton buds, a body brush, a cake of soap and a metal straw with cleaner. See more

20.01.2022 @parkersafetyrazor + Shark blades = the perfect eco-friendly Fathers Day gift. Available in store and online. Pic from @parkersafetyrazor ... Image description: A hand holding a Parker Razor box and a packet of Shark blades.

20.01.2022 Did you know we stock a wide range of @reviresco_natural_soap - and all these sweet smelling blocks of soap are lovingly handmade in Mount Barker, palm oil free and vegan Available in store and online Image description 3 blocks of Reviresco soaps and a small chalkboard sign which says Reviresco soaps are all lovingly handmade in Mount Barker. Palm oil free. Vegan. $8.50 each.

20.01.2022 We just wanted to thank everyone who shopped with us online over the past few days. We are greatly encouraged by the support our community of wonderful customers have offered us. We will be opening our Magill, Blackwood and Brighton stores again at 9am on Monday morning, returning to normal trading hours for the rest of the week.

19.01.2022 Even the marine life are swimming frantically to get last minute Fathers Day gifts. Walk, run or swim over to Ecolateral for all your last minute eco-friendly Fathers Day finds for the father figure in your life. Pic - @ocean ... Image description: an eagle ray and hammerhead shark swimming in the ocean.

19.01.2022 In honour of Keep Australia Beautiful Week and to help us avoid, reduce and reuse, heres 10 fun ways to reuse products and packaging around the home, thanks to Planet Arc. 1. CDS. Old CDs make great coasters! Just stick two together and paste felt underneath if necessary. 2. LIPSTICK. Melt the remains of a lipstick together with a small pot of lip balm to make a great lip gloss.... 3. FOOD SCRAPS. Get yourself a worm farm and feed it all of your food scraps. One kilogram of worms can eat and recycle one kilogram of food every day, giving you nutritious worm castings for your plants and vegies. 4. MILK CARTON. Open up the bottom of a used milk carton and plant a tree seedling inside it. The carton will protect your seedling from weather and pests, and when planted it will degrade as the tree grows. 5. CORKS. Save your corks in a jar on the window ledge. They can be used as a stamp when painting, or you could even make your own cork noticeboard by gluing them to a plank or corflute. 6. NEWSPAPER. Make your own gift wrap! Wrap your presents in the comic pages from your local Sunday newspaper, magazines or comics. Kids (and even adults) love it! 7. WET WIPES. Old wet-wipe containers make great string dispensers. 8. BRANCHES. Collect branches from the garden to make a Christmas tree. Have a fun time arranging them in a vase or pot and then hang on the decorations! 9. BREAD BAGS. Save bread bags and other food or newspaper bags to take as doggie-doo bags when walking the dog. 10. CLOTHES. Got some old clothes or furniture that you dont want anymore? There are plenty of charity shops that do want them, so why not donate your unwanted items to your local op shop? Search RecyclingNearYou.com.au to find your local shop. Photo credit - Kevin Dooley

18.01.2022 Is your dad a bit of a book worm? Then we have some great books for him! Our pick? A Family Guide To Waste Free Living which has all the info, advice and projects (including budget friendly recipes!) youll need, to start reducing waste in the home, work and world. Come in this week for last minute gifts for Dad! ... Image description - 3 books standing up on book holders

18.01.2022 BTS at Ecolateral Magill. We use @binshift waste separation system, @bokashi composting, our coffee machine is pod free and we dont use disposable cloths or wipes

17.01.2022 Eco tip This holiday season we encourage you to get creative and find an alternative to gift wrapping. There are lots of creative ways you can present your gifts while keeping it sustainable and low impact. Like Furoshiki - a traditional Japanese method of using cloth to wrap gifts. And the best bit? These colourful fabric squares can be re-used again and again!... We also sell @earthgreetings wrapping paper - beautiful earth friendly wrapping paper featuring native Australian eucalypt leaves and blossom print. This wrapping paper is printed carbon neutral in Australia with vegetable based ink using 100% post-consumer waste paper. Available in store and online. -- Image description: 1. a present wrapped in fabric with a knot on top and some twine and a tag that says ‘ho ho ho’. 2. @earthgreetings wrapping paper with native Australian eucalypt leaves and blossom print.

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15.01.2022 Meet the Ecolateral team... starring the wonderful Beck. If it is super bright, shiny or fluoro in colour and in an op shop then Beck will find it. As a passionate millennial they believe that eating animals is bad for the environment (not to mention bad for those animals), and that we can do better at being more compassionate to ourselves, each other and the planet. Affectionately known as our Director of Stock and Storage Beck works behind the scenes in our HQ keeping things on track. Image description: character profile of Beck.

14.01.2022 Who has seen the first episode of Fight For Planet A? Talk about challenging and impactful TV! What has it got you thinking about differently?? If you havent caught it yet it is now streaming on ABC iview... https://iview.abc.net.au//fight-for-planet-a-our-climate-c

14.01.2022 Product spotlight We and stock @urbangreensco. This eco company is about gifting something that is purposeful, sustainable and gratifying. They make Grow Your Own Culinary Flowers Kits which contain everything you need to grow your own edible flowers at home.... There are 5 seed varieties to choose from: nasturtium, lavender, dianthus, cornflower and violas, which brightens up the space with its cascade of colours and makes for some delicious additions to salads or tea. Image description: 1/ boxes of Urban Greens surrounded by a few flowers 2/ two salads with Urban Greens edible flowers 3/ an Urban Green box surrounded by flowers, pots and seeds

13.01.2022 We have exciting news!! Our Blackwood store is open again today and we cant wait to show off our freshly renovated store to all of our amazing Blackwood store customers Image description: photo of the inside of EcoLateral Blackwood. There are a wide range of colourful products on timber shelves against a cream wall and a black ceiling

12.01.2022 With 30 MILLION toothbrushes thrown out every year - thats around 1000 tonnes of non-biodegradable material which can take up to 400 YEARS to decompose! - theres never been a better time to minimise plastic waste and switch to a bamboo toothbrush. Here are three other benefits of switching to a bamboo toothbrush: 1 - Less plastic in the sea. Currently, plastic toothbrushes are one of the most common items found on beaches worldwide. The rate of plastic entering our oceans ...is a terrifying 1 truck load every minute. 2 - As the bamboo toothbrush is mostly created from one of the worlds most renewable resources, switching to bamboo means youre supporting sustainability. 3 - Bamboo toothbrushes come in biodegradable packaging, which is a win for the environment. Theres never been a better time to make the switch! We have over 12 varities of bamboo toothbrushes for both adults and kids. Visit goecolateral.com.au or come in to one of our three locations - Magill, Blackwood or Brighton. Image Description: 1 - Biodegradable bamboo toothbrush packaging, with a bamboo toothbrush next to the box. 2 - another environmental bamboo toothbrush

10.01.2022 One of the main focus of Keep Australia Beautiful Week is reducing single-use consumables. One solution to saving rubbish from our ever-growing landfills? The Ever Eco Stainless Steel Containers. They are GREAT for packing a huge range of snacks and small meals. Use them for kids lunches and picnics on the go or for storing left overs in the fridge. Available in store and online.... #zerowaste #sustainableliving #ecofriendly #waronwaste #shopsmall #shopsouthaustralia #adelaide #southoz #sustainableadelaide #adelaidesustainability #ecoadelaide #sagreat #ichoosesa #satc #ecolateral #ecolateralstores #adelaideshop #adelaidestore #keepaustraliabeautiful

09.01.2022 Sustainable stocking stuffer #21 - Conscious Step Socks, Protect Rainforests. We love this because: Each sale raises $1 for Conservation International Charity... Feature a seamless toe, terry padding sole & shaped heal 75% organic cotton with polyamide & spandex for durability Made in India in a Fair Trade certified factory And if you order online during lockdown you’ll get all socks products at 20% off! -- Image: @consciousstep Image description: A pack of Conscious Step socks next to some flowers and a blue ribbon.

09.01.2022 Today is World Bamboo Day! And the spotlight is on the worlds most sustainable material - bamboo. Here are some bamboo facts: Bamboo is the FASTEST growing land plant in the world... the only thing that grows quicker is giant sea kelp in the ocean!... Bamboo is a giant grass! It is not a tree. Bamboo grows with shallow grass like roots (just like lawn), they just grow hard woody culms instead! There are over 1,500 species of bamboo in the world! Australia has around 400 and we specialise in the top 50 species that suit home gardens the best! (And pandas only eat 42 species out of 1,500!) Bamboo plants do not require fertiliser, pesticide or herbicide. Bamboo draws natural nitrogen from the soil and does not add any chemicals to the soil. Bamboo is extremely useful. Bamboo plants can be used for making paper, flooring, charcoal, building materials etc. Every part of bamboo can be utilised. Bamboo produces 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere and absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees, which means that each and every bamboo shoot is doing its part to combat climate change. Ecolateral is proud to stock a wide range of bamboo products - from toothbrushes to nappies! And good news, we are now stocking @ecoriginals bamboo nappies, so come in store today! Available at Ecolateral Magill, Brighton and online. Bamboo facts: bamboodownunder.com.au Image @nahtik_bambou Image description: 1/ bamboo stalks. 2/ a stack of @ecoriginals nappies nestled in some plants

09.01.2022 From toilet paper to tea tree oil and every carefully curated product in between, did you know the products we stock are selected to ensure they strictly support the sustainable use of our earths resources while possessing quality and style for todays modern living? When it comes to choosing products, we ask: * Is it cruelty free/vegan?... * Is it sustainably sourced? * Does it come with zero waste packaging? eg. no (or limited plastic), glass, bamboo, cardboard, metal * Is it locally sourced? If not, what is the country of origin and how far does it have to travel to get to us? * Is it ethically made? * Is it interesting and/or unique? * Is it reusable, and will it replace single use items? * Is it beneficial for the environment? * Is it made from recycled materials? * Can it be easily recycled? * Does the manufacturer/supplier have an environmental policy? * Does the supply chain have a low environmental impact? Its the Ecolateral way Pic @whogivesacraptp Image description: Rows of toilet paper on a shelf.

08.01.2022 We are looking for an experienced retail professional to join our Ecolateral Magill team. The successful candidate will be able to enhance customer satisfaction, educate customers on sustainable living principles, as well as meet sales and profitability goals. This role is based in our Magill store, requires a commitment of min 3-4 days per week and as occasional local travel is required a valid drivers licence is necessary. You will need strong retail experience and be able ...to demonstrate an in-depth understand of eco-friendly/sustainable living principles. Responsibilities include: > Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service > Uphold compliance with all legal, health, security and safety guidelines > Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures > Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards > Report to the Retail Sales Manager on buying trends, customer needs etc > Propose innovative ideas to increase market share > Deal with issues that arise from customers (complaints, feedback, grievances etc) > Be a shining example of sustainable living behaviour > Coordinate other store staff to ensure efficient running of the store > Reporting on stock levels/inventory and liaising with the Retail Sales Manager on restocking requirements Qualification & Skill Requirements > Proven success working in retail > Strong working knowledge of retail best practices > Solid communication and interpersonal skills > Customer management skills > Exceptional organisation, strategic planning, and leadership skills > Strong style sense and an eye for merchandising > Computer skills, including retail management software Other Information Ecolateral aims to be an exemplar organisation in the way in embraces sustainability and meets its corporate social responsibility. To achieve this it is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the environmental impact of their day to day activities and adhere to Ecolaterals policies on sustainability, waste, resource usage and governance. Ecolateral is an equal opportunity employer How to apply: Please dont apply through Facebook. To be considered you will need to hand deliver your resume to Ecolateral Magill, 411 Magill Road, St Morris SA. Mark them Attn: Naomi and include a cover letter addressing the Responsibilities, Qualification & Skill Requirements listed above.

08.01.2022 Ecolateral ’s Pelvi leakproof underwear! Why? We’ll give you a few good reasons: Using reusable leakproof underwear is healthier for your body. No harsh chemical or fibres like disposables. High waisted bikini style is sleek & conforms to your curves Simply machine wash, dry and re-use!... Holds up to 20mL of fluid Suitable for menstruation or light bladder leakage Aussie owned and designed And if you order online during lockdown you’ll get them at 20% off! Image description: a women’s lower body wearing Pelvi underwear.

08.01.2022 We these plantable cards by @nurturing.nature.cards Yes you read right - you can plant them! Nurturing Nature cards are plantable gift cards that grow native Swan River Daisy flowers when planted! This classic Christmas design is blank inside for your message.... Designed in South Australia and made from recycled paper infused with Swan River Daisy seeds. Directions for planting: Wet your card, lay it flat in nutrient rich soil and cover with 2cm of soil. Place in sunny spot and water 1-2 times a week. Seeds will sprout in 2-4 weeks! Such a creative product! Available in store and online. Image: @nurturing.nature.cards Image description: @nurturing.nature.cards Christmas card nestled in between twine and Christmas baubles.

07.01.2022 Its Keep Australia Beautiful Week! Its aim? To raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our impact on the environment and encourage action. This year, Keep Australia Beautiful Week will focus on ways we can reduce and recycle some of the goods were using more of these days (like how to reduce and recycle the single-use consumables from takeaway food and drinks). ... Follow our social media channels for tips on reducing and recycling, and feel free to share below how youll be celebrating this great week. Photo credit: Keep Australia Beautiful

07.01.2022 In honour of Keep Australia Beautiful, weve devised 5 simple swaps to create less waste: 1. SUPERMARKET SPECIALTY STORES Want to be more mindful of what you are buying? Want to reduce waste and save money? Then instead of visiting a supermarket for ingredients and cleaning products, take your own jars and bags to your local bulk food store, or containers to Ecolateral and fill up with one reuseable container!... 2. DISPOSABLE COFFEE CUP REUSABLE COFFEE CUP Dont be that person who orders coffee in a takeaway cup, sip it and then bin it which then takes (thousands) of years to break down. Make the switch to reuseable coffee cups. The environment will thank you for it. 3. PLASTIC WRAPPERS FOOD BAGS Say no to gladwrap and yes to food bags! Food bags are handy for storing food items in the fridge, smoothie prep in the freezer and for bread rolls, sandwiches and snacks like popcorn. 4. PLASTIC STRAWS METAL STRAWS With over 500 million plastic straws being used a day which ultimately ruin oceans and kills ocean wildlife straws are small but deadly. Unless its a metal straw! If you have to use a straw, then metal straws are the way to go. 5. PLASTIC TAKEAWAY CUTLERY BYO CUTLERY Plastic take away cutlery is another single use plastic perpetrator. Luckily theres cute BYO cutlery sets on the market like Retro Kitchen Carry Your Cutlery sets which come in their own uniquely designed tin, and includes a fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks, drinking straw and straw cleaning brush.

07.01.2022 Sustainable stocking stuffer #19 - Ethique Trial Pack for Dry Skin & Hair. We love this because it’s: For dry skin & hair types... Suitable for sensitive skin Has 5 to 15 uses per bar perfect trial pack for first timers A shampoo & conditioner, facial cleanser & body butter And if you order online now you’ll get all Ethique products at 20% off! Image: @ethiqueworld Image description: a pack of the Ethique trial pack next to a plant.

07.01.2022 Ecolateral ’s the Johnco Salt Water Spider Kit. Build an environmentally-friendly fuel cell spider powered by salt water! Just by adding a few drops of salt water the spider will come alive and move along in a frightening manner. The kit teaches children about new forms of clean energy. Batteries are not required, just add salt water. All materials used in this kit are environmentally safe and clean; no toxic substances or disposal concerns. And if you order online now you...’ll get this and all toys! at 20% off! https://goecolateral.com.au/buy/johncosaltwaterspiderkit/ (And for all those unwanted toys? You can donate unwanted plastic toys to children in need through Second Chance Toys). -- Image description: the Johnco Salt Water Spider Kit box.

05.01.2022 Come and see this masterpiece, hanging in the No Harm Done Sustainable cafe at Ecolateral Brighton.

05.01.2022 When it comes to spoiling the father figure in your life this Fathers Day, put your best foot forward and step to with @consciousstep socks. We cant promise no more puns, but we can promise these socks are organic, vegan and Fairtrade certified. Available in store so uh, hop to it...... Image description: a pair of socks hanging on an aloe vera leaf.

05.01.2022 What are you up to on this sunny Saturday morning? Us? Were enjoying the latest issue of @peppermintmagazine featuring @ecolateralstores before we open at 9am! Pick up a copy now ... Image description; 1) a copy of Peppermint magazine. 2) double page spread of Peppermint magazine. @ Adelaide, South Australia

04.01.2022 And this is why we stock products that have a positive impact on people, the planet and animals.

03.01.2022 We LOVE receiving feedback! Especially beautiful feedback like this, below. A great way to end the week, thanks Camille

03.01.2022 Despite the rumours being circulated around Blackwood at the moment WE HAVENT MOVED and WE HAVENT CLOSED DOWN In fact our Blackwood store remains in exactly the same place as it has been for over 10 years ... and it has just had a facelift!! We are sporting a FRESH NEW LOOK and an expanded range of products is being introduced. Weve still got all your favourites and a large range of refill options, and weve got some exciting new ranges to introduce to you over the ne...xt month Did you know our Blackwood store is the oldest eco store in Australia? This little business has been in Adelaide supporting the environmental community for 24 years. And did you also know that Ecolateral boasts the largest range of sustainable living products in SA? All your eco friendly kitchen and bathroom essentials in one sustainable shop And if we dont have the item you need at our Blackwood store you can order it on our website and collect it from our Blackwood store within a few days with no delivery fee (select the free click & collect option at checkout) Our Blackwood team are are an excellent source of information when it comes to learning about living more sustainably and our head office team have done all the legwork in ensuring we only stock products that sustainably and ethically sourced And our HQ team of eco warriors are constantly looking for new and better ways to help you reduce your impact on the planet, because that is what we are passionate about. Were not just another retailer trying to make a quick buck off the green dollar ... we eat, sleep, live and breath eco friendly living. It is our passion and it is what provides us purpose. Thank you for your ongoing support, Eilish and Katharine look forward to seeing you again soon.

02.01.2022 Our happy face when the newly renovated Ecolateral Blackwood is open! Just a friendly reminder our Blackwood store renovations are well on the way. Ecolateral Blackwood will be closed until this Thursday 27th, however both our Brighton and Magill locations will be open as well as our online store. We cant wait for you to see the new and improved store with an expanded range... Just in time for Fathers Day! ... Image: @alexkyddphoto

02.01.2022 Were quite excited that our Blackwood store renovations are well on the way. We will be closed here until Thursday 27th, however both our Brighton and Magill locations will be open to assist during this time. We cant wait for you to see the new and improved store with an expanded range. Hooray

01.01.2022 DIY! Make your own reusable wraps with the Wrappa DIY Plant Based Wax Mix (available in store or online). We love this wax wraps recipe from little eco warrior, Grace Anderson for rootsandshoots.org.au and image thanks to abeautifulmess.com Ingredients... Organic cotton fabric Fabric scissors 40g of pure wax Grater Large sized baking tray Paint brush Greaseproof paper Oven mitt Method: Preheat your oven to 150 degrees Celsius. Cut the cotton fabric into 30x30cm, 27x25cm and 15x15cm squares with fabric scissors. Grate pure wax (on a fine grater that is NOT used for food preparation) into a mason jar. Line the baking tray with greaseproof paper and place the cotton squares on top. Sprinkle the grated wax evenly on top of the cotton squares. Place the tray into the oven for 2 minutes to allow the wax to melt. Take the tray out of the oven (using a mitt). Spread the melted wax gently across the fabric using a clean paintbrush and allow to dry.