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Get Involved! Auckland Councils Proposed Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

10 November 2011

Auckland Council is proposing a new system for household waste collection. Read more to get informed and take part in shaping the future of Auckland waste management and minimisation.

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UPDATED: E-waste Recycling

13 September 2011

Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest growing waste streams around the world . All electronic products from motorised toothbrushes to computers and refrigerators contribute to e-waste at the end of their useful lives.

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Circuit board recycling, the new gold mining

13 September 2011

Recycling resources in a verified and responsible way

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Waste Consultants available

Waste consultants, Zero Waste NZ Ltd, are a company that supports the ideals of the Zero Waste NZ Trust by assisting clients with waste minimisation, infrastructure development (e.g. biogas) and waste planning.

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Waste Minimisation Act

16 December 2008

The WASTE MINIMISATION ACT 2008 which passed in September 2008 contains two main provisions: a waste levy and stewardship provisions.

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Climate Change, Sustainability, and Waste

"Zero Waste" and Climate Change are directly related - adopt the philosophy and the practices, and you are on the pathway to reducing your green-house gas emissions!
Waste-saving tips for your home, at work, out and about, and for your green shopping!

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What's NZ doing?
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Make yours a Zero Waste Event!
Glass Recycling in NZ
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