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Single-use plastic bags to be phased out
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces single-use plastic bags will be phased out over the next year.
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.
Keep the plastic-free habit going
Plastic Free July is over but you can still do your part for the environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Working together across the waste industry
Councillor Penny Hulse responds to comments about Auckland Council entering the private waste sector.
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.
QuizAKL! How much do you know about plastic pollution?
Sunday 22 April is Earth Day, and this year's theme is 'End Plastic Pollution'.
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.
Celebrating International Women's Day
Parul Sood, Waste Solutions Planning Manager, shares her views on the importance of diversity in the workplace.
Mayor announces more resources to tackle illegal dumping
Significant new resources announced to tackle illegal dumping in Auckland.
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
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.
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.
