A new report about the risks and environmental toxicity of expanded polystyrene shows urgent action is needed to regulate its use and explore safer alternatives.
New Zealand’s waste and recycling industry is calling for increased regulation for disposing of small batteries, to reduce safety and environmental concerns.
In this member spotlight, we talk to Annabelle Numaguchi, who has recently been elected to the WasteMINZ Product Stewardship Sector Group Steering Committee. Annabelle says she's passionate about promoting closed loop systems and a circular economy.
A group of forward thinking council staff have come up with a novel approach to encourage young people to join the waste industry, by developing Circular Economy Intern positions within individual Waikato councils.
Read about organisations making reusable serviceware more accessible; refurbishing laptops to give to highschool students; and bringing reuse to the middle of Wellington city!