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Summer BBQ guide to waste-free fun
Summer’s heating up and so are the grills! But before you fire up the BBQ, here are some tips for keeping your outdoor event low on waste and high on fun.
End of Windows 10 support prompts call to recycle tech responsibly on International E-Waste Day
Ditch your old devices the right way this International E-Waste Day.
New round of funding for zero waste projects opens next month
Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to take action on waste with the return of the Wast.e Minimisation and Innovation Fund
Swap your trash for treasure: Reuse, repurpose and save this spring with Community Recycling Centres
Aucklanders clearing out unwanted items from their homes and gardens this spring are being encouraged to give them a second lease of life, while helping their community.
Simple ways to live sustainably
Get the lowdown on lowering your emissions this September as we celebrate not one, but two international days for reducing our environmental impact and living more sustainable lives.
Renovation tips to save money and reduce waste
Here are our top tips for minimising waste during renovations.
The building has gone - but the materials live on
The aging Norman King Building in the middle of Northcote is no more.
Top 4 tips for going plastic free
If you would like to have a plastic free home, you can kick-start your journey with our top four plastic free tips.
Give old items a new life: book your inorganic collection
Bookings for the next 12 months of inorganic collections are now open.
Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste
An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.
Check out storm materials for your DIY project
If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.
Turbo-charging tomatoes with Auckland’s food scraps
Thanks to a technology called anaerobic digestion, Aucklanders’ food scraps now provide renewable energy to help power the tomatoes that may very well end up on Aucklanders’ plates.
Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning
The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!
8 ways to a waste-less Christmas
This Christmas, save money and reduce stress by cutting out waste.
Tips for a Zero Waste Festive Season
Celebrate a waste-free festive season this summer with these top tips to protect the environment and keep Auckland beautiful.
Over 10,000 tonnes recycled at Waiuku Community Recycling Centre’s 10-year mark
This month, Auckland’s first official Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Zero Waste Waiuku is celebrating 10 years of operation.
