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WasteMINZ's 12 waste-free days of Christmas

Christmas is upon us once again, and as we get ready to celebrate with our loved ones, sit around the tree, give gifts and eat way more food than usual it is a good time to think about how we can reduce the massive amount of wastethe festive season produces.

With all the wrapping paper, f...

12.12.22 02:40 PM - Comment(s)
Members - complete the survey and enter the draw!

At WasteMINZ, we pride ourselves on providing high value memberships for all of our members. We want to hear from you about what we are doing well and what we can do to improve. Please share your thoughts with us so we can continue to improve our service for you. 


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08.11.22 12:18 PM - Comment(s)
Win free tickets - it's easy!

WasteMINZ is giving away 3 tickets to the WasteMINZ Collaborative Workshop this month! Each ticket is worth up to $675.


How to enter? It’s easy!

- Visit our website: https://www.wasteminz.org.nz/collaborative-workshop

- Read about our discussion topics

- Head over to our LinkedIn page and tell us i...

08.11.22 12:13 PM - Comment(s)
Be aware of lead contamination in residential properties

WasteMINZ’s residential lead working group is calling for people to be aware of the risks of potential lead contamination in residential properties, ahead of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (23-29 October).

 

Residential lead working group chair Michelle Begbie said considering the n...

20.10.22 10:17 AM - Comment(s)
WasteMINZ Behaviour Change Sector Group urges action on waste-to-energy facilities

WasteMINZ’ Behaviour Change Sector Group is urging central government to take decisive action on the issue of Waste to Energy (WtE) by declaring a moratorium on any WtE proposal that aims to process municipal waste until key concerns are addressed.

WtE facilities burn household rubbish as a fuel to p...

13.10.22 12:15 PM - Comment(s)
Technical Guidelines for Disposal to Land updated

WasteMINZ has released an updated version of the Technical Guidelines for Disposal to Land to include Class 3 Waste Acceptance Criteria and revised Class 4 Waste Acceptance Criteria.

 

The Technical Guidelines for Disposal to Land provide technical guidance relating to the siting, design, operati...

13.10.22 12:11 PM - Comment(s)
Lead the way - work better at heights

Working at height means working in a place where a person could be injured if they fell from one level to another. This can be above or below ground level. Here are some tips for working at heights. 

1.  Identify fall hazards; for examples, unprotected perimeter edge (e.g., roof), unstable...

19.09.22 02:03 PM - Comment(s)
Addressing food security through innovation
What can the food sector do to address food waste in their part of the food chain? This question and more will be discussed at the Food Waste Summit.
06.09.22 10:58 AM - Comment(s)
Lead the way - work better with remote and isolated workers
This month we focus on working better with remote and isolated workers.
23.08.22 01:43 PM - Comment(s)
Learn about the past to prepare for the future
For those working in waste management and contaminated land industries, relationships with iwi are expected to become even more important as the RMA reforms come into play.
17.08.22 02:26 PM - Comment(s)