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Auckland crowned zero-waste world champion

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

7 surprising things you might not know about your recycling

Where does it go and what’s done with it? What’s the weirdest thing found in a recycling bin? Here are some interesting facts.

Auckland Council honoured for zero-waste leadership

Auckland Council has again been recognised for its commitment to delivering zero-waste.

Mayors call for levy on single-use plastic bags

The mayors of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin have jointly launched an open letter to other mayors around the country to join the call on central government to institute a national levy on single use plastic bags.

Helping Aucklanders recycle right

Meet Duane Albert, who is part of a team checking Auckland Council recycling bins in hot-spot areas for contamination.

Make your own fidget spinner

As parents across the region face a second – or even third – weekend of demands for fidget spinners, Auckland Council’s Waste Solutions team has some zero waste advice.

Meet waste champion Anna Harrison

Anna from the Zero Waste Zone at Waitākere Transfer Station teaches people how to reduce waste in a fun, hands-on way.

Food waste collection to begin in 2018

Papakura will be the first area in the Auckland region to get the new three-bin service.

Ditching the disposables leads to zero waste lifestyle

When Coralie and Stephen Archer went along to an Auckland Council Waste Free Parenting workshop, they thought they’d come away with a few useful tips...

Four surprisingly cool waste-wise things to do this winter

Check out some of these easy, fun ideas that'll also help save the planet.

Four easy ways you can reduce waste

Whether you want to save the planet or save money on rubbish disposal, reducing the amount of waste you produce is a worthwhile thing.

Don’t miss the truck: Get your recycling out by 7am

From Monday 3 July, you may notice your recycling is collected at a different time of day if you live in central or south Auckland.

9 tips for a zero-waste birthday party

Feeling Rubbish helps sort rubbish by touch

Auckland’s branch of Blind Citizens NZ has launched a guide to help blind and vision impaired Aucklanders sort household rubbish by touch.

Learn how to compost at a free workshop

Learn how to compost at a free workshop.

Auckland Council’s zero-waste leading the world

Auckland Council has been globally recognised by the C40 Cities Awards 2017 as one of the most innovative councils in the world for climate change action.