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Squaring the circle - embracing the circular economy
The decisions that businesses make and the companies that individuals choose to support can have a positive impact on the planet, and the way forward may rely on us going in circles.
Zero-waste grants on offer for great ideas
Do you have an innovative idea that will help reduce the amount of waste that gets sent to landfill? You could get a grant of up to $50,000 through Auckland Council's Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund.
Tell us your zero waste idea – funding is available
If you've got a clever idea to help reduce the amount of waste that gets sent to landfill, consider applying for a grant this April.
Grants available for great zero-waste ideas
Up to $50,000 is available to businesses and community groups to support waste-reduction projects.
Become a hydration hero with Auckland Council
Refill NZ has teamed up with Wai Auckland establish a network of more than 1000 water stations across the region by mid-2021.
Hazardous waste sparking recycling truck fires
Gas cooker canisters, lighter fluid cans, or a motor vehicle cambelt wrapped around a packer mechanism are the probable culprits in another recycling truck fire last week. Auckland Council is again warning Aucklanders of the dangers truck blazes...
How we manage Auckland's holiday waste
The Auckland region sees around 50 million waste collections per year, and the busy summer holidays are no exception.
Beating Auckland’s summer waste spike
Each year in Auckland, there is a seasonal spike in the amount of waste and recyclables produced between December and February. In January 2019, we created 17 per cent more recyclable materials and generated 9 per cent more rubbish than on an ave...
Aotea locals face landfill capacity challenges
In a bid to drastically reduce the amount of waste going to landfill on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, Auckland Council rolled out major changes to the island’s waste services in July 2019.
Illegal dumping earns Auckland man community work
A small trucking business operator has been sentenced to 120 hours of community work for illegal dumping in North Auckland.
Kerbside bin collections for Waitangi Day
Kerbside bin collections will be one day later over the public holiday.
Last chance to have your say on the government waste levy consultation
With the Government’s consultation on changes to the waste levy due to close on Monday, 3 February, Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to have their say. The Government is proposing to both increase the levy and apply it to a wider range...
$476,040 in new funding for Auckland waste minimisation projects
Thirty-three community organisations and businesses have got a boost in funding from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund.
Council introduces alternative dog poo bags on Waiheke Island
A Waiheke Island resident aims to kick single-use conventional plastics out of the ecosystem by producing home-compostable dog poo bags.
Kick start the new decade with a pledge to recycle right
Around 15 per cent of items found in the average Aucklander’s kerbside rubbish bin are recyclable materials that could be given another life if recycled correctly.
Swap plastic bottles for reusable ones and join the 'refillution'
Wai Auckland and RefillNZ are joining forces to help make tap water the most convenient choice for Aucklanders.
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