“Vegan” – more than just food

When you think of the word “Vegan” most people automatically think of a type of diet that excludes animal products or anything derived from an […]

Flaky Fur Friends

Just like people, our fur friends can suffer from dandruff too. Regular grooming is recommended to combat dandruff in pets, but using the right brush is ImportAnt.

RECYCLED V SUSTAINABLE

Which is better for the planet: recycling plastics or replacing them with more sustainable natural solutions? Recently there’s been a big push towards recycled plastic […]

The world is interconnected. When fish eat fibres, the fish and the fibres end up on our dinner plate. But there is more to the […]

Let’s Face It

Let’s face it When you want to feel pampered and look your best it’s easy to be tempted by the latest moisturiser, face scrub, or […]

Good Wood

Protecting our Forests is a matter of ImportAnts, because they are more than just a collection of trees… They provide a carbon sink, by absorbing […]

Broom, Broom, Rake…

When is a broom also a rake? When it’s an Eco Max Coconut Palm Broom! The magic of this broom/rake is the natural fibre that […]

5 minute Detox

If you’re like us, you’ve probably partied hard over the holidays and now you are desperate to get back into a healthy routine. But don’t […]

See the Eco Max Kitchen Scrubber in ACTION!

          Replace nylon scourers that release plastics into the waterways, with a natural, unbleached, biodegradable, Vegan, coconut fibre Eco Max Kitchen […]

A – Z of Produce Use

Getting the most from your produce is good for the planet and your purse. Whether it’s storing them or eating them, these EcoMaxHacks will make […]

Fairlings interview with Kim Good, Founder of Import Ants

Written by Koren Helbig from Fairlings. Elephant poop. It’s not the kind of thing one often pauses to ponder. Yet for Import Ants Founder, Kim […]

11 reasons why coconut is the new black

Renewable, sustainable, carbon neutral and 100 % natural Coconut can replace so many products that are harmful to the environment, that we found it impossible […]

How often should I clean that?

When it comes to cleaning your household items, we can all be a little slack. There are so many things in our house that need […]

You know the fail… The one where you have been hibernating next to your heater for the winter, then a heatwave as glorious as it […]

4 Eco-Friendly Habits To Pass Onto Your Kids

Here’s 4 things you can do to make a personal impact on a global issue. Our environment is our responsibility and failing to take care of it is putting your children’s future at risk. It’s time to take matters into your own hands and teach your kids good environmental habits while you’re at it.

Turmeric – Nature’s Healing Herb

The healing properties of Turmeric go beyond having it in your diet. For centuries Ayurvedic healers have used Turmeric as a medicine – A paste […]

scrub-a-dub-scrub

Cleaning does not have to be complicated. Go back to basics with these chemical free cleaning recipes and our natural household brushes. Spring is a […]

Spring into Summer with Fab Feet!

Four simple tricks to have your feet looking & feeling fabulous. Spring is almost here and Summer ain’t far off, so it’s a smart time […]

The quiet art of meditation

Meditation has been proven to boost physical and mental health, improve cognitive function, alleviate depression, reduce stress and even slow the ageing process. All you […]

OMG! What will I use to line my bin?

We are creatures of habit, who have been using plastic bags to line our bins for years. Now with the looming and positive prospect of […]

microbeads – they’re still out there…

For something so, so small, microbeads sure are scary beasts. Often found in bathroom products such as shower gel, sunscreens, face wash, toothpaste and other […]

#EcoMaxMates Plastic Free July GIVEAWAY!

Each week during Plastic Free July we give you & a mate the chance to win an Eco Max Brush, the natural alternative to plastics. TO ENTER […]

pretty, practical and plastic free

Plastic free household items you won’t want to hide away. When we talk about the environmental impacts of plastic, we tend to focus on the […]

Not the sexiest of discussions, but an ImportAnt one none the less, because we all own a toilet and have had to clean it at […]

3 Deadlies – synthetic V natural

We ask Corinne Sparks from Handmade Naturals what her top three deadly synthetics to avoid are and what natural alternatives she uses instead. Corinne was […]

is your kitchen scourer killing you?

How do the scourers we use everyday impact on our health and the health of our environment ? The simple objects that we use all […]

How our Kitchen Scrubber scrubs up…  

As all good cooks know the proof will always be in the pudding. So Import Ants asked one of our customers, avid Thermomix user Brian […]

3 healthy reasons to be a scrubber!

Did you know you could be throwing away many health benefits by peeling your fruit and vegetables? Maybe it’s time to become a scrubber and […]

5 reasons to switch to natural fibres

Natural vegetable fibres have been used for centuries, way before plastic was even invented. They are longer lasting and have no built in obsolescence, making […]

6 tips to stop itchy dry legs!!!

Winter dryness is so not fun and it happens to all of us at some point in time. Here are some great tips to stop the scratching and bring back that healthy silky summer feel again.