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Six ways to use fewer plastic bags now
Both Countdown and New World have committed to phasing out single-use plastic bags at checkouts by the end of the year. But why wait? Here are some tips for reducing your reliance on plastic bags of all kinds today.
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Keep the plastic-free habit going
Plastic Free July is over but you can still do your part for the environment.
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Community zero-waste leaders recognised
Community members leading the way to zero-waste were recognised at the Auckland Community Zero Waste Hui & Awards last week.
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Clever cookbook keeps costs down this winter
A new edition of Easy Choice – Family Kai from Love Food Hate Waste will help Kiwis feed their families and put healthy food on the table.
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Five swaps to change your habits from plastic to fantastic
This Plastic Free July, we’re looking at small changes that collectively make a difference.
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Auckland’s new food scraps collection leads the way in food recovery
A new kerbside food scraps collection service will be introduced across urban Auckland by 2021.
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Working together across the waste industry
Councillor Penny Hulse responds to comments about Auckland Council entering the private waste sector.
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Your tips: Saving money and preventing food waste
As part of a recent competition, we asked our Facebook followers to tell us their favourite food budgeting tip. Here are some of the highlights.
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QuizAKL! How much do you know about plastic pollution?
Sunday 22 April is Earth Day, and this year's theme is 'End Plastic Pollution'.
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New recipe book shows how to make five family meals for $60
A free meal planner and recipe book from Love Food Hate Waste is making dinnertime easier for Kiwi families.
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Celebrating International Women's Day
Parul Sood, Waste Solutions Planning Manager, shares her views on the importance of diversity in the workplace.
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Mayor announces more resources to tackle illegal dumping
Significant new resources announced to tackle illegal dumping in Auckland.
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A sustainable Auckland on mayor's agenda
Beach pollution and the king tide and storm surge in January are reminders of the challenges we need to confront
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Enhancing Okahu Bay's water quality
The new Okahu Bay stormwater and wastewater separation project aims to address some of the overflow issues in Auckland.
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Are you a rad recycler? Take our quiz to find out
Go through the curly questions to find out if you're super at sorting out what goes in which bin.
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Auckland crowned zero-waste world champion
Auckland was one of ten international cities honoured at the C40 Cities Awards.