Apparently, the Government wants us to go green. You see it on the TV and read it in the newspapers – eco-friendly living has been the buzz-phrase for the last few years. And although there is a guideline of how much CO2 we should cut by 2020 or 2030, there’s very little in the way of an action plan. All that talking and the mainstream products in the supermarkets can hardly be called eco-friendly. Many of them are even bad for your health.
Although with our food we can make the right choice by opting for natural local produce, it’s more difficult with cosmetics and household products. Just read the label… This is where Wikaniko (pronounced We Can Eco) can help. Wikaniko is a novel concept that makes the planet a better place in more than one way. It originated as a co-operative eco-friendly business distributing sustainable toiletries, healthcare and household products among its members.
Products that are Good for You and the Environment
Today it is a large operation with almost 800 eco-friendly products in their impressive catalogue. The products are distributed via many channels including home-shopping catalogues and websites. The category that instantly caught my eye was the paraben-free skincare and hair products.
But there’s more – among their bestsellers there are biodegradable bin liners, retro-style laundry and washing up products and even gadgets that will help you save energy at home. Some of the highlights include a rechargeable AA battery that can be recharged straight from your computer’s USB port without using a bulky charger, a chemical-free descaler for your toilet and the amazingly wide range of super-cheap eco-friendly cleaning products by Astonish – made in Britain by a family-owned company.
Network marketing, you might ask? Not exactly – you don’t have to join as a Distributor to purchase eco-friendly products from Wikaniko. Becoming a member and/or Distributor is completely optional, however, there are a few good reasons why you might want to join. If you check them, you’ll see two doors on the homepage – the left one leads you to their online shop bursting with eco-friendly products for your home and family at retail price.
They are competitively priced and will cost you the same amount as the majority of your usual high street shopping. Unlike your high street shopping, the skincare products sold by Wikaniko don’t contain parabens, carcinogens and other chemicals that are bad for you and your children.
An Ethical Way to Save Money
The Wikaniko products are sourced from a variety of sustainable producers, both British-based and from abroad. And it’s more than just an eco-shop. By using the “right door” on the website you can become a part the co-operative to enjoy a 20% to 25% discount on all shopping, Wholesale cost. The first year’s membership is free, then it is £12 a year – which is well worth it, considering the generous discount that the members are getting.
If you feel like exploring your business abilities, you can upgrade your Wikaniko Co-operative membership to become a distributor, for £48 and even create a new income stream for your family. You still enjoy the wholesale discount on all shopping you make, plus you earn money from each product you and others in your team sell. It is very flexible. You can sell products via the catalogue (a similar business model to Avon and Oriflame) and your own replica website and reach even more customers. Unlike some other home-based businesses or MLM pyramids, Wikaniko is a real opportunity to generate income and at the same time make a difference for the environment.
