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Experts call on homeowners to be aware of the chemicals their landscaper uses

Homeowners should be aware that some chemicals commonly used by landscapers and contractors can contaminate commercial and home compost and could impact the growth of homegrown vegetables and other garden plants.

14.12.23 10:17 AM - Comment(s)

Vacancies

By WasteMINZ

The latest job listings in the waste, resource recovery and contaminated land industry are available here.

10.08.23 09:05 AM - Comment(s)

Reducing household food waste good for the pocket and the environment

By WasteMINZ

WasteMINZ and Love Food Hate Waste are aiming to reduce household food waste, and related emissions, by 10% thanks to funding from the Government.

05.07.23 04:05 PM - Comment(s)

Communities encouraged to compost for healthier soil, healthier food

By WasteMINZ

WasteMINZ’s Organic Materials Sector Group is encouraging the public to learn about the benefits of composting this International Compost Awareness Week (7-13 May).

04.05.23 09:38 AM - Comment(s)

Lead the way - work better with hazardous waste

By WasteMINZ

The WasteMINZ Health & Safety sector group is sharing top tips for some of the key safety issues in different areas of work, including working from heights, suspended loads, lone working and more.

Learn about how to work better with hazardous waste below.

30.03.23 10:49 AM - Comment(s)

WasteMINZ welcomes waste strategy

By WasteMINZ

The newly-released Waste Strategy will provide direction to the waste management and resource recovery sectors, WasteMINZ chief executive Nic Quilty says.

The strategy, which provides a roadmap for the next three decades towards a low-waste, low-emissions society, will include new and ...

30.03.23 10:30 AM - Comment(s)

All hands on deck to support Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up

By WasteMINZ

Waste and recycling operators are pulling out all the stops to support North Island communities in their clean up efforts following the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle

22.02.23 01:27 PM - Comment(s)