Good for you, good for the earth.
At Commonsense, we believe that making ethical choices every day is the best way to contribute to a better world. Every product must pass our rigorous buying principles before it gets a place on our shelves. Our buying principles are based on our values.
Fresh produce
We buy top quality organic produce, giving preference to:
- Organic certification
- Local growers
- Seasonal produce
- Long-standing growers who rely on our custom
Groceries
We buy top quality goods, giving preference to:
- Organic certification
- Local suppliers
- No artificial preservatives or food additives
- GE-free goods
- fair trade goods
Health & beauty products
We buy top quality health & beauty products that:
- Are non-toxic
- Contain organic or natural ingredients
- Are manufactured in Aotearoa New Zealand wherever possible
- Are approved by a qualified Naturopath or Medical Herbalist.
Cleaning products
We buy top quality products that are:
- Free from toxic chemicals
- Genuinely biodegradable
- Free from petrochemicals
- Phosphate free
Baby products
We buy top quality products that are:
- Free from all hazardous chemicals
- Bisphenol A free
- Organically certified wherever possible
MĀTAURANGA MĀORI / MĀORI TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
We recognise the importance of respecting and protecting Mātauranga Māori / Māori traditional knowledge. Wherever practicable we:
- Find out if our suppliers are using Mātauranga Māori
- Explore how they accessed that knowledge
- Explore how they are sharing the rights to this knowledge with the traditional knowledge keepers.
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