about
A little about us...
The breathtaking scenery surrounding us inspires us to keep this wonderful country of ours clean and green.
We send our fabulous products throughout New Zealand (and have sent even further beyond these shores including France,Dubai,Spain The UK & Rarotonga) .Our customers include the whole family,schools, trampers, builders,boaties, on the farm, corporate workers,Westpac eco hotpoints and anyone who is eco conscious and wants to reduce the use of plastic wrap.
Great for an eco or corporate gift and one that makes you stand out form the crowd.
Wouldn't it feel great to stop using all those plastic bags and plastic wrap !
All products can be washed & rinsed in warm soapy water or machine washed in cold water (using your delicates bag is a brilliant way to keep your 4MyEarth® goodies looking their best !) We recommend using eco friendly laundry or dishwashing products & washing before use.
We look forward to seeing you next at our next events:
- Upper Clutha/Wanaka A & P Show 12th March - 13th March 2010 - (Friday & Saturday) Site G4 again.
- Life Synergy Expo @ Millbrook Resort Arrowtown 14th March 2010
- Arrowtown Autumn Festival Market Day (beside the street parade) - 17th April 2010
4MyEarth® NZ (with a zero waste philosophy) is proud to be associated with the fantastic brand new Remarkables Primary School in Frankton (Queenstown).
Wholesale welcome - please contact me for further information.
Why is our 4MyEarth® fabric so eco friendly ?
When researching the many fabrics available for our wraps and pockets it was important that it meet certain standards that should be important to everyone. We did not want just any old fabric that is called food safe, or one that at the end of its use cannot break down. With all of this in mind it took over 6 months to find a suitable material that was confirmed and had been tested to ensure that it was safe,non-toxic and suitable to be used with food.
4MyEarth® Fabrics that we use for our wraps and pockets is polyester and is manufactured under strict conditions to ensure that there are no harmful substances present while been manufactured and at the same time being conscious of our environment.
Our unique and environmentally friendly coating that is free of PVC, Vinyl, PUL, Phthalate and preservatives 320 & 321, (found on commonly used plastic wrap) keeps food fresh, is non-toxic, breathable and conforms to FDA standards. The coating itself is heavy metal free and naturally decomposes without harm to the environment, unlike PUL which is not biodegradable.
Tests conducted by SGS which evaluates and screens for any harmful substances present within processed textiles intended to come into contact with consumers are done so to meet those standards of Oeko-Tex 100 standards. Our wraps and pockets are all hand or machine washable.
FAQS
Why is 4MyEarth different ? We believe we have the only products that are eco friendly & we meet the FDA food grade standards!
Do they really keep my sandwiches etc fresh ? Yes absolutely, please read our reviews !
Will I need to wrap them in plastic wrap as well ? Absolutely not, and please don't !
The fabulous new kids range of cartoon colours has been printed with organic inks and was designed by talented graphic designer, Mathew Langille at the request of 4MyEarth®. 4MyEarth® Picture Logo designed by Fusae Ikeda (available on the Olive fabric only).
Our gorgeous quality products, including the organic inking,are responsibly & ethically produced in India. We do not use PUL, PVC or Vinyl Oilcloth to make our fabulous products.
Our products are a fantastic and popular fundraising option. You can contact Marcia for more information.
We do send our products overseas for our cutomers by arrangement (if you are based in Australia we will put you in touch with Rebecca - just contact us or use the email below)
The whole of NZ is looked after right here.
Plastic Wrap Usage
At 4MyEarth® we have worked out a rough guide as to how much a child would use in plastic wrap based on a sandwich, muffin and nuts/sultanas in their lunch bag each day for a year.
We worked it out to be 105meters of plastic wrap that would be dumped into our ever increasing landfills.Times this by a small school of 450 students and it comes to a massive 47,250meters per year! At last you have a real option as more and more of New Zealand Schools demand that the plastic is left at home.
Shipping
We are here to help and offer you a friendly & seamless transaction from our online shop to your letterbox or workplace !
We have included the price of freight in the price of each of our product so there is no hidden cost.
Once your order has been processed and funds have been successfully transferred, your products will be sent using standard New Zealand Post envelopes or recycled bags.
Please allow 7 days although orders are normally received much sooner ! We use minimum packaging.
*Next day shipping New Zealand wide can be arranged with sufficient notice*in an eco track pack via NZ Courier Post.
The cost is $9.00 in an Courier Post Eco cardboard track pack depending on the size of the order (standard Courier bags will need to be used for larger orders & quoted for exact pricing*)*However a rough guide overnight (non RD) is up to 80 items the postage cost is approx is $16.50.
A great combination for several families that want to purchase in bulk order !
Returns
If you have an issue (which is rare) with an item - please email us and we will arrange a replacement with free postage on the faulty items return
We will also allow you to return the item (within 7 Days) in its original condition - for a full refund less postage if for any reason, it wasn't what you wanted.We havent had to use this option !
Payment Methods
We accept credit card payments online with PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to pay you only need your credit card - just continue as a new or casual customer beside the sign in page & the credit card logos.
If you do not wish to pay with your credit card we accept bank deposit also. When you are in the checkout page you can choose this option instead and be taken to a page with your order details and our bank details. All order details (credit card) are sent automatically to your email address for your records.
If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact us
Links
Organic Explorer & 4MyEarth
Organic Explorer - Eco-friendly places to eat, stay and explore in NZ
http://www.organicexplorer.co.nz/Info/Links.html
Emma Heke- Red Heke Productions - Ours DVD - Documentary
Nourishing young hearts and minds. http://www.oursdvd.co.nz/great-websites.html