Sustainability

Shaneel Lal, a Fijian-New Zealand writer, LGBT rights activist, and New Zealand's first-ever trans person to win Young New Zealander Of…

If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re a) on a device, b) connected to the internet, and c) know your way around the…

For me, Matariki represents a time of celebration, reflection, and connection to people and land across New Zealand. 

We've compiled a list of the top places to adopt a dog in Auckland so you can be part of the solution.

Adrenaline-pumping activities, forest-bathing among ancient trees and unwinding in relaxing hot springs is the idyllic trifecta that awaits…

Taupo is a firm favourite among Kiwis for a cheeky getaway at any time of the year, here are the best motels in Taupo.

Unless you're Barbie, the amount of single-use plastics we have is not fantastic. And with the drive of consumer culture and mass…

The best things in life are furry, so we've compiled a list of the top places to adopt a cat in New Zealand so you can help a kitty…

From statement earrings and sleep-supporting tea to illuminating skincare and cosy knitwear, shop our thoughtfully curated list of…

Irrespective of how you feel about trans people, no one deserves to be excluded because of who they are.

Shopping sustainably is becoming easier and easier, with more local NZ brands being launched all the time specifically developed to be way…

Popping that pretty question can be a nerve-racking time—we get that. What should be a piece of cake, however, is picking out that…

It’s all about choosing brands based on our own values—not just the dollar value of a product.

Today is International Women’s Day, an important day for all those who identify and women and allies. To celebrate, we reached out to…

Whether you’re a baby feminist or a seasoned equality fighter, this list covers the freshest feminist reads from Australian and…

Green does not mean boring, folks. And, proving they know what’s what when it comes to all things good, The EcoFest Festival is…

Well, whānau, what a time. As we finally come up for air following the unprecedented floods in Tāmaki Makaurau and with…

Here we are again, whānau. Cyclone Gabrielle, hot on the tail of the recent floods, has put further strain on our…

Here are all the events not to miss at this year's Auckland Pride Festival. 

Sunflower season is short but sweet and while there might not be an abundance of sunflower farms in Aotearoa, there are four magical spots…

The warmer weather is here, and that means it’s the season for lavender to bloom. Here are the best farms across New Zealand where you…

It's no secret we love Christmas and all the glitz and glam that comes with it, from beautifully wrapped gifts beneath pretty trees, to…

If Macklemore taught us anything during his brief but incontestable reign over the radio, it’s that thrift shopping—correction,…

Make more conscious gifting decisions this Christmas.

It's the silly season and since we've all spent the majority of this year indoors (it sure feels like it, at least!) we've…

To make things easy for you, we’ve created this list of the best places to buy your Christmas tree this year—now you have no…

Special events call for extra special outfits. Luckily for us, there are heaps of fancy dress hire shops across New Zealand to help us get…

Not many people can say they started a beauty brand in their own kitchen, but Brianne West did just that when launching Ethique.

Essential reading.

Chef's Josh Barlow and Brody Jenkins' menu deserves the top spot on your NZ eats list. 

It's time you watched Seaspiracy.

In recent times there’s been a welcome shift in tides to bring style and sustainability together thanks to some clever brands adopting…

Activewear is the holy grail of the wardrobe. 

Multi-award-winning NZ clean skincare brand Emma Lewisham has just dropped a next-level Sleeping Mask which is basically beauty…

We’ve been longingly watching from across the pond and now it’s our time to enjoy the stunning outdoor vacay of a…

Say goodbye to plastic bottles and hello to healthy hair with Ecostore's new shampoo bars. 

Let's talk the "P-word".

Game Of Thrones might be done and dusted but winter is coming (again) so it’s time to level up your wardrobe. To help you out…

Good for your tush, good for the planet.

adidas is inviting runners of all levels to crush the kilometres to help end plastic waste in our oceans.  Going down on Sunday, 5…

Held annually since 1974, the day acts as a reminder to individuals and businesses who are well on their sustainability journey or…

You’ve got Azalea Banks’ 212 blasting through your headphones, you’ve just clocked your fastest km to date, and…

Aotearoa is home to incredible talent. Music, art, design, hospitality—it's fair to say we have creative inspo in…

To put it simply, the theory behind the CE is about transforming our current linear consumption model (Take-Make-Waste) into a circular one…

Each year, countries all around the world unite together for Earth Hour, one of the largest global movements where millions of people pledge…

While the rest of us are settling into the new norm of an already strange 2022, luxe skincare brand Emma Lewisham has been busy…

Welcome to part two of our inspirational interview series all about breaking the bias, the theme for International Women's Day 2022. To…

Today is International Women’s Day, an important day for all those who identify as women and allies. To celebrate, we reached out to…

After two-ish years of sweatpants (mostly) all day every day, the ‘home couture’ game is strong but sweats and sand don’t…

We all know how important good sleep is, just like we know how important quality bedding is for obtaining that sleep nirvana. Since it can…

Bless your ears with these incredible LGBTQI+ podcasts that will make you laugh and cry with their raw, honest and hilarious storytelling.…

Summer is finally here and we couldn’t be more ready to frolic in the waves and relax on the beach. We’ve looked high and low to…

If there’s one thing we love about summer, it’s the stacked social cal. And after this year, throwing on your party threads…

If you haven’t heard of Rotoroa Island, you better catch up, stat, because you’re definitely missing out.

The term zero waste has been on the upward trend for a while now, but it’s one that we hope will stick around for the long…

Forget everything you thought you knew about vegan food. Far from its can-o’-chickpea origins, vegan fare is now unapologetically…

We all know the struggle of trying to find the right pillow. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle, so…

Face masks are now essential wear for all New Zealanders.

Making beautiful soaps with natural, plant-based ingredients only, this small Kiwi business is doing its bit to help to address the…

If Macklemore taught us anything during his brief but incontestable reign over the radio, it’s that thrift shopping—correction,…

With Plastic Free July coming to an end and Conservation Week on the horizon, being mindful of our consuming habits should be our way…

When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why…

Fun fact: Having pot plants around your home can benefit your breathing, increase your immunity, deter illness, and boost your overall mood!…

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps…

Washing your hair with solid shampoo and taking your keep cup everywhere is a solid way to make sustainable changes, but it’s super…

No matter what kind of reader you are, we’ve got your bookworm needs covered with all of the best LGBTQI+ books, from romantic…

Realising this gap between food waste and food insecurity, Nick Loosley founded Everybody Eats - a locally-based, not-for-profit…

The team behind the talented design and construction team Babylon Gardens—who have been creating beautiful landscapes in Auckland for…

From growing your own vegetables to cutting down on single-use plastics, slashing your food waste and walking more, here are seven ways to…

Here at Urban List, we're passionate about putting our best foot forward, dedicated to being as conscious as possible when it comes to…

Little else compares to the feeling of drinking a coffee when you so desperately need one. As you’re sipping on your daily fuel, it…

Ethique have gone and launched the line of eco-friendly lip balms we’ve all been waiting for.  

Check out our picks of Auckland’s best health food stores and get set to overhaul your pantry.

EveryHuman is the only marketplace in Australia and New Zealand bringing together the best adaptive fashion brands from around the globe,…

From combining pure, organic oils and creating divine signature scent combinations to making classy recyclable…

All designed by New York’s most prolific 22-year-old.

Time to let op-shop fever set in. Whether you could easily lose a day browsing pre-loved goodies, or you’ve come across some of the…

Kiss goodbye those roots and split ends the environmentally-friendly way, here are the very best of the sustainable salons in…

If you’re planning a Queenstown getaway, make it a memorable one by heading out to Glenorchy and exploring the impressive scenery in…

You’ve probably heard that the gut is the second brain, or that you are what you eat. If you’re wondering how to approach…

New Zealanders are becoming more connected to their choices than ever, making conscious decisions on the 5 W’s (and H) of spending our…

When it comes to plant-based eating, Dunedin brings its A game. We’re talking dedicated shrines of veggie goodness creating such epic…

To feed our obsession with bees we caught up with the founder of Bees Up Top, Jessie Baker to ask her all our burning bee-related questions…

We’ve ditched single use coffee cups, switched to stainless steel straws and now we’re turning our attention to our wardrobes.…

We’ve put together a great tour of the best sustainable spots Welly has to offer and even better, we’ve got the perfect mode of…

The film basically culminates with her insane wind-powered voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit in New…

It caters for anyone with physical limitations or the likes of vaginismus and endometriosis.

Asexual, deadname and biromantic are just some of the new additions.

2020 is officially the year of the staycation, and we can't think of a better spot to spend our next getaway than in the heart of the…

The sustainability sphere is a rapidly evolving one, and alternatives are cropping up for everyday items left, right and centre. From using…

And Greta Thunberg makes a cameo too.

Follow a few of these gems to fill up your feed with sustainable, original and drool-worthy fashion. 

The award-winning sea cabins have been built just above the ocean and give you panoramic scenes of rocky mountains and surrounding…

Bike sales are currently going through the roof and it’s not hard to understand why. Neighbourhood walks are great and all but if…

Unlike other sneaker-streetwear collabs, rather than only producing a pair of limited-edition kicks to covet and shop, this creative…

Have you ever looked at the skincare in your bathroom cabinet and just wished for a fairy wand to make everything natural, ethical, and…

If you thought garden mythology didn’t exist, think again.

As far as sustainable fashion goes, activewear seems to be the category most regularly pushing boundaries in the quest for earth-friendly…

It's 2020 and here's what we know for sure—plastic of any kind is seriously bad for the environment. And yet shamefully,…

From helping the local flora and fauna, reducing your carbon footprint or getting around to finally recycling that stuff, here are six…

Vegan food is big business these days, with whole eateries dedicated to a cuisine that was once actually quite hard to come by. This is…

There’s no denying it, 2020 has been one rollercoaster of a year. With the bush fires, COVID-19 and long overdue international outrage…

The death of African American man George Floyd, while being arrested by Minneapolis police, has sent shockwaves around the world. The…

It’s a big breakthrough for LGBQTI+ representation and has already been dubbed a Pixar legacy.

There are times in life when you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and treat your body and mind to a little TLC.

Green thumbs at the ready. As much as you're loving reconnecting with your family, flatmates and workmates post-lockdown,…

This month, we look at the power of positive headlines in a crisis, the industry emerging to serve our newly-formed at-home dining…

Are you an eco-warrior or an upcycling hero?

We've said goodbye to plastic bags, now move on to bigger and better things with these Earth-friendly online stores. With everything…

While we love a good trip to the supermarket, the amount of plastic and packaging involved in all our favourite foods can get a little out…

Let us introduce Urban List Sustainability, a commitment we are launching in partnership with Bank Australia to take our platform and our…

To help your lockdown cellar stoking, we’ve handpicked a bunch of New Zealand wineries delivering nationwide during Level…

As we saw during the devastating bushfires that hit rural Victoria earlier this year, Melbournians are willing to find all sorts of ways to…

Some of you might already be there, some of you will take a few weeks yet, but if there’s one thing we can bank on it’s that all…

It’s impossible (not to mention unethical) to ignore the climate crisis that’s going on in the world today, but we’re the…

We caught up with Natalie Procter ahead of her show at NZFW '19 to talk setting up your own business, teleportation and her…

 Designed by Parsons BFA fashion grad, Marissa Petteruti—it's all about uniform dressing, organic cotton and detachable…

As far as dream jobs go, they don’t get much greater than owning your own record label. Top that off with the fact that you’re…

Seriously though, how much time do you have because we’ve been lusting over everything all damn day.

Down in this beautiful pocket of the world we’re blessed with some of the most incredible beaches and marine life,…