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Auckland Council cracks down on big pile of scrap
A company found to have been dumping a huge pile of scrap metal in South Auckland without a resource consent has been ordered by Auckland Council to clean up its act.
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Safely disposing of electronic waste
Around 80,000 tonnes of e-waste is generated every year but only an estimated two per cent of that waste is recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills across the country.
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Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour this summer
There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.
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Turn over a new leaf and start composting
Now is a great time to start your home composting routine.
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Construction begins on Onehunga’s Community Recycling Centre
It’s going to be easier than ever for Aucklanders to re-home their unwanted items when the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre opens later this year.
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From crumbs to compost in Albert-Eden
Two local groups are showing how to turn organic waste and leftover food crumbs into useful compost.
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Back to Enviroschool for Auckland children
More than 280 Auckland schools are on an Enviroschools sustainability journey to explore and act for our environment.
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Back to school for hungry worms
Worm bins are a popular option for schools aiming to reduce their waste. That’s why Auckland Council has awarded 66 schools with Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund (WMIF) grants to help them get composting.
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