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Environment 10 Aug 2018

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.

Waste 7 Aug 2018

Keep the plastic-free habit going

Plastic Free July is over but you can still do your part for the environment.

14-24 year olds 3 Aug 2018

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.

Waste 11 Jul 2018

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.

Waste 2 Jul 2018

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.

Waste 1 Jun 2018

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.

Waste 29 May 2018

Working together across the waste industry

Councillor Penny Hulse responds to comments about Auckland Council entering the private waste sector.

Waste 4 May 2018

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.

Waste 20 Apr 2018

QuizAKL! How much do you know about plastic pollution?

Sunday 22 April is Earth Day, and this year's theme is 'End Plastic Pollution'.

Waste 17 Apr 2018

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.

Waste 8 Mar 2018

Celebrating International Women's Day

Parul Sood, Waste Solutions Planning Manager, shares her views on the importance of diversity in the workplace.

Mayor 13 Feb 2018

Mayor announces more resources to tackle illegal dumping

Significant new resources announced to tackle illegal dumping in Auckland.

Environment 30 Jan 2018

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

Waste 22 Jan 2018

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.

Waste 13 Dec 2017

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.

Environment 7 Dec 2017

Auckland crowned zero-waste world champion

Auckland was one of ten international cities honoured at the C40 Cities Awards.