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Environment 11 Sep 2018

Auckland Council supports Ministry for the Environment phasing out single-use plastic bags

Auckland Council strongly supports a mandatory phase-out of the sale or distribution of single-use plastic shopping bags.

Waste 3 Sep 2018

Find your next treasure at Beachlands Upcycling Market

Instead of throwing out items you no longer need, try to turn them into something else.

Waste 24 Aug 2018

3 ways to reduce food waste and save money

An average family in New Zealand will throw nearly three shopping trolleys of edible food in the bin every year.

Environment 21 Aug 2018

Local board prioritises preserving its environment

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is committing funds to projects that protect and restore the local environment.

Environment 15 Aug 2018

Single-use plastic bags to be phased out

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces single-use plastic bags will be phased out over the next year.

Waste 14 Aug 2018

How Waiuku is turning their waste into resources

Waiuku Community Recycling Centre is helping to reduce landfill waste.

Environment 10 Aug 2018

Six ways to use fewer plastic bags now

Both Countdown and New World have committed to phasing out single-use plastic bags at checkouts by the end of the year. But why wait? Here are some tips for reducing your reliance on plastic bags of all kinds today.

Waste 7 Aug 2018

Keep the plastic-free habit going

Plastic Free July is over but you can still do your part for the environment.