The Block Shop's guide to sustainable shopping
- 20 Mar 2025
If you're looking for ways to make positive changes for our planet, stay tuned as we share our top tips for making more sustainable decisions.
To make it easy, we've included a list of exciting recycling initiatives and planet-friendly options for you to start leading a more sustainable lifestyle, not only for yourself but for future generations to come.
A really great place to start your sustainability journey is in your household cleaning products, there are so many different options now with these products, it's a really easy way to swap out single use plastics, we take you through our top picks from The Block Shop below.
Once you've nailed the household products start to use that same thought process across all of your purchases....
Think, is this going to last the test of time? Is the manufacturing process as environmentally friendly as possible? Could I make a more sustainable choice for this purchase? and before you know it your decisions will be helping not only the environment but future generations to come. Small changes can make a world of difference.
Take a look at these sustainable, Eco Friendly choices we have hand picked for more inspo!
Ecyo
Did you know most cleaning sprays contain 90-95% water? There is no need to ship water around the world, when we have it in our homes.
Ecyo cleaning pods are fully dissolvable and contain highly concentrated plant based actives. Pop one in a spray bottle up to 750 ml in size, add water and away you go.
- Lower your carbon footprint
- Reduce your plastic waste anxiety - pods and packaging are plastic free.
- Will clean well! Don't just take our word on this, these products have glowing reviews from buyers.
Check out the full range from ecyo at The Block Shop here.
Porter Green
Now there’s a stylish way to live a sustainable lifestyle……. Meet Porter Green, the ultimate in stylish reusables for everyday living, gifting & entertaining.
A women-owned, family business founded by entrepreneurial sisters Jane Cox and Mary Warnest in 2018, porter green is based in Melbourne, Australia.
Since launching, the company has experienced rapid growth as savvy consumers have fallen in love with its innovative, affordable, and stylish collection.
The porter green message is simple – for the future of our planet and for the sake of our children, grand-children and beyond, make sustainable choices –choose reusable over single-use every time.
Porter Green, the ultimate in stylish reusables for everyday living, gifting & entertaining.
Common Wood Co
Based in Marrickville, Sydney, Pete Sutherland started his business making timber giftwares and selling via local markets when he suddenly realised there was a real need for sustainable furniture making.
Common Wood Co has struck a balance between sustainability and style that few other small businesses have been able to achieve. By prioritizing eco-friendly materials and practices, they are making a positive impact on the environment, while also creating furniture that is both timeless and stylish.
"All of our sawdust goes to local chicken coops, horse stables and peoples composts. All of our offcuts go to local schools for woodworking projects. Nothing goes to waste."
Whether you're looking for a statement piece to anchor your living room or a functional piece to complete your bedroom, Common Wood Co has something for everyone who values sustainability and sophisticated design.
Before your next furniture purchase consider a quality piece of sustainably made furniture from a craftsmen like Pete at Common Wood Co.
Emilie O'Connor Homestore
Emilie O’Connor Homestore takes responsibility in a world that consumes without concern, offering an alternative to single-use plastic table & picnic ware. The designs tell the story and plight our environment faces, and highlights the ocean, ancient sea animals and beautiful corals to inspire awareness, protection and contribution.
Eco-Friendly • BPA Free • Dishwasher Safe • Sustainable • Bamboo
Emilie O'Connor Homestore is an alternative to single use plastic.
Reusable tableware for indoor & outdoor use, made from eco-friendly bamboo fibre & cornstarch. A perfect alternative to throw-away plastic clogging up our oceans.
Inspired by the Great Barrier Reef and giving 5% of profits go to help restoring the reef.
5% of the sale of this adorable Dungog Eco Bamboo Gift Set gets donated to help protect our reefs and sea.
Grampian Goods Co
Recycled wool travel rugs are eco-friendly products that are made with sustainable practices. Instead of virgin Merino wool fibre; wool offcuts, older blankets and garments are separated into colour groups and then shredded, spun and processed together to make a new, yet recycled yarn. This yarn is then woven into a traditional Scottish tartan recycled wool travel blanket.
Unlike virgin Merino wool, recycled wool rugs are more durable & practical, you can have Australian summer picnics on them or use them at festivals and outdoor events.
When thinking of sustainable purchases, choose companies like Grampians Goods Co who are producing products not only with the environment in mind, but also a quality that will last a lifetime.
Recycled wool travel rugs are eco-friendly products that are made with sustainable practices.
Inartisan
Inartisan wooden plates & bowls are handmade using traditional techniques & recycled wood, making them not only a beautiful classic piece, but also an eco friendly option.
Take a look at the full range from Inartisan Recycled timber table ware here.
Designed & printed by Inartisan in St Peters NSW, made with handmade recycled paper impregnated with seeds. These gorgeous cards are the gift that keeps on giving. Simply plant the card under a thin layer of soil, water daily and await the herbs or daisies arrival in 7-14 days!
WWF Plush
When it comes to kids toys, take it from someone who knows, it is really hard to remain sustainable!
Babies can be easy to buy beautiful timber toys for but as they get older, the big bright world gets them reeled in and it can be a struggle. Whilst not every choice is going to be sustainable it is important to consider the most environmentally friendly option you can.
The WWF Plush Collection is a range of supersoft plush toys designed for the World Wide Fund for nature - WWF. All WWF Plush toys are ecofriendly and stuffed with a 100% PET bottle filling.
Designed to introduce the concept of environmental responsibility to little ones, this range aims to do its part in ensuring nature is preserved for generations to come. For every plush sold, a donation is made to the local WWF office in order to support their conservation efforts. So it's a win win, and makes the perfect eco friendly gift for kids.
The WWF Plush Collection is a range of supersoft plush toys designed for the World Wide Fund for nature - WWF. All WWF Plush toys are ecofriendly and stuffed with a 100% PET bottle filling.
We hope you've enjoyed this little insight into more sustainable purchases and have found some ways to introduce more sustainable practices in your own home, every little change helps!
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