Malcolm Rands: A New Model for Business

Malcolm Rands is co-founder of ecostore, New Zealand’s leading range of eco-friendly household products. Malcolm has been active in the sustainable scene for over 25 years, co-founding New Zealand’s first permaculture eco-village in 1986 and was a foundation member of the New Zealand Sustainable Business Network.

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ABOUT Malcolm Rands

“When Malcolm and Melanie Rands started ecostore in 1993 they had a dream to create a healthier more sustainable world. Since 1994, ecostore have researched and brought to market, New Zealand’s leading range of healthier, eco friendlier household cleaners, body care, pet care and organic gardening products.

These plant and mineral based products focus on looking after the health and wellbeing of people as well as the planet. Malcolm has been awarded the Green Ribbon Award from the Ministry for the Environment, plus two environmental awards from the Auckland Regional Council. ecostore was awarded the New Zealand Sustainable Business of the Year in 2010.

For two years he made weekly appearances as ecoman on TVNZ’s Good Morning Show offering expert advice on ways to ‘green up’ your life and is still a frequent media commentator and regular radio guest on both sides of the Tasman. Malcolm is the chair of the Fairground Foundation, the Not-for-Profit arm of ecostore.”

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