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We’re so much more than just a refillery!
While we provide all the essentials to keep your house, body, and even your boat clean without buying another plastic bottle, our mission goes beyond that. We’re here to support your sustainable journey. From compost systems to septic tank check subsidies, we offer a wealth of products and information to help you make sustainable choices every day.
So pop in today and talk to one of our knowledgeable staff and discover how you can make a positive impact on the environment and your community.
We are open Monday – Friday (excluding public holidays) 9 am – 4.30 pm, 1A Mako Street, Oneroa.
Refillery
Our shop refills any container with septic safe Ecostore products and septic positive Biozyme product which are non-toxic and enhance biological activity in your septic tank.
As Waiheke’s only return drop-off point, we accept unwanted Ecostore containers and send them back to be remade into new bottles.
Composting systems
We sell three types of composting systems – traditional, worm and bokashi (also worms and zing for bokashi are available) We can help you to get to know each system and which one might suit you best.
We also sell our Compost Co.’s locally-made compost, and crushed oyster shells, ideal for creating foot-friendly garden paths!
More sustainable solutions
Start your sustainable journey with us today. Stop by to collect your free Welcome to Waiheke pack, sign up for our next sustainability workshop, and discover how you can access subsidies for essential septic tank maintenance..
How does refillery work?
BYO bottles
We accept any container (not just Ecostore) as long as it is labeled with its size. We refill in standard 100ml increments for all our refill products.
Refill
We now offer refills exclusively, except for products that are not available as refills, like washing and dish powders, which we sell in bulk sizes.
Reuse or recycle
If you don’t need your Ecostore containers, we will gladly accept them! As Waiheke’s sole drop-off point for Ecostore’s return scheme we offer your unwanted bottles to our customers without containers. At the end of each month, when our return box is full, we send the overflow back to Ecostore to be recycled into new bottles.
What are septic-safe products?
Not all items from the supermarket are safe for your septic system. It’s crucial to choose the appropriate cleaning, household and personal products.
Ecostore’s range undergoes independent testing to ensure compatibility with septic tanks and greywater systems. Their products hold Enviromark Diamond and CarboNZero certifications, are cruelty-free, and GE child labour free.
What are septic-positive products?
Much like a probiotic can help you improve your overall gut health a ‘septic-positive’ product can improve the efficiency of septic tanks and grey water systems by augmenting biological action.
Plus they can also help to avoid problems like odor and clogging by helping to digest contaminants that enter a septic tank. Even better, these products are non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly!
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Support Us
Starting today, we can create a more sustainable tomorrow. Support our mahi so that we can deliver a brighter, more climate resilient future to all those living on and visiting Waiheke Island.
Volunteers and internships
Join one of our amazing projects and help restore our beautiful wetlands, reduce our food waste and support our community. There are plenty of activities to choose from and if you’re more of an indoors person, there’s lots going on in the Kai Conscious kitchen and WRT offices.
Our services
Whether you are a visitor to Waiheke or a resident, life can be a little different from living in a city so we share ideas and information to help you live more sustainably and in tune with the island. We have guidance on conservation, reducing and managing waste.