Zero Waste
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12 ways to reduce waste in Plastic Free July – and beyond
Participating in Plastic Free July is an opportunity for you to help Tāmaki Makaurau stay on track to achieving its zero-waste goal.
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Calling all sustainability champions in Tāmaki Makaurau
Aucklanders are encouraged to nominate an outstanding individual or organisation in their community working towards zero waste.
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Waste Solutions wins on way to zero waste
Auckland Council’s Waste Solution team has been recognised in two separate national award ceremonies.
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Simple solutions to reducing food waste
Fifteen community organisations and businesses in Auckland have successfully secured Love Food Hate Waste grants totalling $60,000.
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Less waste and more resources for DIYers
Warkworth’s Community Recycling Centre opens.
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Devonport CRC launches Zero Waste educational play space for kids
Where most adults see a pile of junk, children see a pile of potential.
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Larger family bins offered with proposed fortnightly rubbish collection
Auckland Council is reassuring larger families that its proposal to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections offers options for larger households to manage their waste needs.
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Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target
Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.