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Our condolences
This week, we acknowledge the passing of Warren Snow, a resource recovery visionary and WasteMINZ life member.
09.08.22 01:11 PM - Comment(s)
Lead the way - work better today

Raised objects or objects falling from height can injure or kill workers or others. These objects could be raised or lifted by cranes, forklifts, hoists, and jacks, or by hand. You should also consider equipment, materials, tools, and debris that can fall during work at any height. Followi...

08.08.22 12:52 PM - Comment(s)
Be part of the conversation about food waste
This September, we are holding Te Hui Taumata Moumou Kai o Aotearoa - New Zealand Food Waste Summit in Wellington.
13.07.22 02:31 PM - Comment(s)
How can we reduce construction and demolition waste?
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recently completed a public consultation on: Building for Climate Change: Transforming operational efficiency and reducing whole-of-life embodied carbon.
16.03.22 05:45 PM - Comment(s)
New regulations for the trade in plastic waste
From 1 January 2021 you will need a permit from the Environmental Protection Authority before you can import or export certain types of plastic waste.
22.12.20 10:19 AM - Comment(s)
Anchor's plant-based milk bottle explained
Fonterra is moving some of its Anchor milk bottle range from conventional fossil based plastics to non-biodegradable biobased plastics, which can be recycled and repurposed in the same way as any other natural HDPE bottle.
08.10.20 10:31 AM - Comment(s)
The great waste debate
The environment spokespeople from five major political parties went head-to-head on our mounting waste crisis at the first ever online election debate hosted by WasteMINZ.
22.09.20 10:07 AM - Comment(s)
NZ Guidelines for Asbestos in Soil
The NZ Guidelines for assessing and managing asbestos in soil are currently being considered for revision. This key document informs practice and regulatory expectations for the management of asbestos containing soil across New Zealand.
29.06.20 11:46 AM - Comment(s)