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Breast Cancer and Environmental Risks Seminar
30 April 2012
The Breast Cancer Network NZ will host a public seminar on endocrine disrupting chemicals and their link with breast cancer on Saturday 21st July 2012. Read on for more information.
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11th Annual Australasian Permaculture Convergence in Turangi!
30 March 2012
Resilience by Design, the 11th annual Australasian Permaculture Convergence, is set to be held in Turangi, NZ from 11-15 April 2012. Read on for more details and registration information.
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Don't Recycle- Reuse!
30 March 2012
We all know the benefits of recycling used paper instead of sending it to landfill. But a recent trial of a laser ‘unprinter’ at Cambridge University reveals that it may be possible to render paper fit for reuse ahead of recycling. Read on for details.
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UPDATE: Reusable nappies are better for the environment by up to 40%
20 March 2012
New lifecycle assessment report by the UK's Environment Agency determines reusable nappies are better for the environment than disposables. Read on for more information.
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New Zealand Television is Going Digital! So What About My Old TV?
9 March 2012
Starting 30 September 2012, New Zealand is transitioning to digital television. So what does this mean for your old analogue TV? Read on for information on how to responsibly make the switch.
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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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