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Essential Oils: The Essence of Clean and Well-being
The early Transcendentalists like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau somewhat inspire our philosophy at Koala Eco. Followers of this movement believed immersion in the sights, sounds and smells...
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Art and science, in essence
An appreciation of the farms where we source our essential oils What’s your favourite botanical scent? Would it be the medicinal crispness of tea tree?...
Do natural laundry detergents work?
Koala Eco is an independent family-owned business that makes natural, plant-derived products for a clean home, body and mind. We use nature’s cleaning superpower: the...
Celebrating the biggest Mother of us all
Spend Mother’s Day outside in nature’s ‘family’ It’s a day when, traditionally, Mum is supposed to be treated to breakfast in bed, showered with endearing...
A Simple Way to Reduce the Chemical Load on Your Body: Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
In today’s world, the food we consume is often laden with pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other chemical residues. Even organic produce can carry traces of...
What the season brings and how you can make the most of it
When the long grey months of winter are over, and the first green shoots start pushing up through the soil, the arrival of spring feels...
Nature’s balance of familiarity and awe
Reflections on the deeper meaning behind ‘More Nature, Feel Better’  In her classic nature memoir The Living Mountain, the late Scottish hill walker Nan...
Are natural hand soaps effective?
With a natural hand soap you’re looking for something that will remove all dirt and grime, is environmentally friendly, gives sticky fingers a thorough clean...
Our work is loving the world
An appreciation of the farms where we source our essential oils To paraphrase the poet Mary Oliver (1935-2019), ‘our work is loving the world …...
Why white bed sheets get dingy … and what to do about it
 Do white linens naturally grey/darken over time? Is this something that can be prevented? If you’re wondering whether your white bed linen is starting...