Mission Statement

Our aim is to educate, communicate and inspire a healthy, sustainable lifestyle by creating, sourcing and providing certified organic and fair trade products such as; bedding, clothing, skin care, food, gifts, books, natural paints and the latest in eco-developments. At the heart of The Thin Green Line is the spirit of community. Co-operatively run by a number of small business owners and passionate individuals with a shared desire to contribute something positive to the wellbeing of humanity and the earth. Our unique products and services are available in store.

We want to give people the choice of buying products they can feel good about and be confident that their purchase affects people, animals and the environment in a positive way. We aspire to lift the experience of shopping to a delight, a learning and embracing of improved conscious ways of living. We are passionate about positive and moral changes in business trade and move to support inspiring developments happening in our global community. We want to know that our actions are not causing the exploitation of a worker or the degradation of our precious earth resources. We aim to provide innovative options, connections and opportunities, so that we can all be a positive catalyst in our everyday living.

14 Great Reasons to Shop at The Thin Green Line

1.         Genuine organic and healthy sustainable products:

Our passion is to find, trial and provide innovative, high quality eco-products. We do all the research and sourcing, and then make the most effective, environmentally friendly, ethical and quality products available to you.

2.         Supporting local and Australian businesses:

Most of our products are created or distributed by local businesses, supporting the local economy and keeping travel miles down.

3.         Promoting Fair Trade and ethical responsibility:

Whenever we source products from other countries, we make sure they are ethical, by choosing Fair Trade! We feel it is a moral imperative to bring action as appropriate human energy to life supportive business enterprises that are beyond all levels of exploitation.

4.         Free eco-gift wrapping:

We use recycled wrapping and twine to add the finishing touches to your eco-gift. You can also upgrade the service with the purchase of handmade paper embedded with native Australian seeds or tree free Lokta paper from Nepal, embedded with flowers. Choose from a large variety of gift cards, some created by local artists on recycled card stock, others fairly traded that benefit impoverished communities abroad.

5.         Excellent value for money:

We source the highest quality products and provide them at the most competitive prices possible. Our cleaning and personal care products are available in bulk and are highly concentrated so a little goes a long way. We also provide a refilling service on selected items to minimize the need for packaging.

6.         Customer Rewards:

Sign up as a rewards customer and receive a $25 gift voucher to spend in store when you reach $500 in cumulative purchases. Become a member and receive further substantial discounts.

7.         We cater for specific dietary needs:

We provide recipe books and a range of foods that are useful for specific dietary requirements (such as gluten intolerance or diabetes). We also happily source any special products you need if we don’t have it already.

8.         A one-stop shop:

Choose from a wide variety of goods – stationary, books, foods, drinks, clothing, gardening, cleaning and more!

9.         We offer genuine customer support:

 We are happy to answer any questions you have, by email, phone or in person at the shop and if we don’t have what you are looking for, we are happy to find it for you.

10.      Free information service:

We update our website regularly and send out newsletters to share our discoveries and the wealth of relevant information we come across. Our passion is to inspire you  with the right knowledge and products to help you stay healthy and make conscious choices.

11.     We care about our customers: 

We have created an eco-sanctuary for you to shop in with non-toxic features and a lovely ambience, full of products that can significantly enhance the health and wellbeing of you and your whole family.

12.     We support community:

Whether it be facilitating fundraisers, workshops, donating products to local raffles and schools, or money to charities, giving back and supporting the wider community is at the heart of all we do.

13.     Your purchases help make a difference:

By supporting the people making our products, you are encouraging environmentally responsible innovation and evolution while, sending a message about your values.

14.     We are available for reflection and feedback:

We invite your input and value it as impetus for growth. We have an anonymous instore suggestion box, and welcome e-mails and phone calls with your ideas or feedback of any kind. We strive to bring development and improvement to every level of our functioning business. Growth is constant.