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Magical makeover to showcase zero waste
Published: Wednesday 12 October 2016
Anew bug hotel, a cycle-powered water sculpture and railings made from golf clubs are part of a magical makeover to showcase zero waste.
Read moreFunding available to prevent food waste
Published: Tuesday 20 September 2016
FACT: About 40 per cent of what the average household puts out in their rubbish each week is food waste, which goes to landfill. What’s more, avoidable food waste costs the average household $563 a year, with Kiwis spending an estimated $872 million a year on food that then gets thrown away uneaten.
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Watch: Communities making the most of waste
Published: Friday 2 September 2016
Working towards a zero waste Auckland by 2040 is no easy task. Auckland Council suppor...
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$500,000 fund for ideas to reduce waste
Published: Thursday 1 September 2016
Auckland Council is looking for creative ideas to raise awareness and support Aucklanders to m...
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Young Aucklander champions plastic-free kuapa
Published: Friday 12 August 2016
To celebrate the sustainability theme of this year’s International Youth Day (12 August), 17-y...
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Four simple ways you can use less plastic
Published: Thursday 4 August 2016
Using less plastic, especially single-use plastic, is a great way to start downsizing your rub...
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New inorganic service helping in our communities
Published: Thursday 4 August 2016
New Zealand Red Cross works with former refugees, supporting them as they begin their resettle...
Read morePlease, no plastic bags
Published: Wednesday 13 July 2016
This month over 200,000 Auckland households have increased recycling capability as Rodney, Hib...
Read moreWhere does Auckland's recycling go?
Published: Wednesday 6 July 2016
As our city grows, so does the amount of waste we’re producing. Aucklanders send around 230,00...
Read moreNew recycling service launches
Published: Friday 1 July 2016
The new recycling service - which impacts more than 210,000 residents in Rodney, Hibiscus Coas...
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