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Artist turns trash into sci-fi treasure in a Community Recycling Centre
Some artists might choose a scenic landscape or the human body as the subjects of their craft, but Sean Boyd of Octalien finds inspiration from junk.
Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one
Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.
Get sorted - new recycling and e-waste service in Henderson-Massey
The EcoMatters Environment Trust’s Resource Recovery Depot has opened its doors to the public.
Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers
A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.
Calling all sustainability champions in Tāmaki Makaurau
Aucklanders are encouraged to nominate an outstanding individual or organisation in their community working towards zero waste.
Waste Solutions wins on way to zero waste
Auckland Council’s Waste Solution team has been recognised in two separate national award ceremonies.
Recycling, rubbish and food scraps collection days change
Some suburbs across the region will have a new rubbish, recycling and food scraps collection day, as Auckland Council continues to streamline its waste operations in its mission to achieve zero waste by 2040.
Simple solutions to reducing food waste
Fifteen community organisations and businesses in Auckland have successfully secured Love Food Hate Waste grants totalling $60,000.
