Zero Waste: Who are We?

Zero Waste New Zealand Trust is a charitable organisation and has dedicated its effort towards ‘zero waste and sustainable New Zealand’ for nearly 10 years, funded mainly by The Tindall Foundation. Zero Waste New Zealand Limited is a waste minimisation consultancy which was established in 2005 as a charitable company to financially support the Zero Waste Trust.

Since its establishment we have influenced and encouraged many people in New Zealand and overseas to think of rubbish as a resource, and on actions that lead to a sustainable society.

Our track record speaks for itself.  The Trust has conservatively contributed 2.4 million dollars worth of value towards ‘zero waste and sustainable New Zealand’, for each year of its operation.

With our experience, Zero Waste NZ is well-placed to provide expert advice to organisations to help facilitate substantial changes that will lead to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices. 

We are available to assist your business to minimise waste - Call or email us to discuss how we can help you.                                                                                                              >>> Contact Zero Waste NZ

 Examples of contracts (2007)

• Waste audits for businesses
• Project management of sustainable infrastructure to prevent waste
• Scoping study and evaluation of new technology in waste minimisation
• Drafting waste minimisation plans and ideas for discussion
• Sourcing provision of special waste information and contacts
• Staff restructuring and production of waste education manuals
• PR and marketing advice related to sustainable business practices
• Biogas installation planning
• Planning and developing sustainable housing

Track of record - Zero Waste New Zealand Trust

• The Trust contributed to the production of The New Zealand Waste Strategy

• More than 70% of local councils have adopted the target of zero waste to landfill, and there is no other such country in the world.

• At least 350 community groups/ schools and most of the local councils in NZ have been given support from the Trust on their waste minimisation activities.

• 150 people have participated in 5 zero waste bus tours run since 2004. In addition 4 tailor-made NZ zero waste tours have organised for international visitors.  

• The Trust was invited to speak on NZ’s Zero Waste initiatives in Malaysia, Ireland, and Argentina in 2005 and 2006; and visited to other countries in the same period have included Norway (food waste collection), Switzerland and Germany (biogas), UK (community activity), and Denmark and Austria (E-waste).

• Zero Waste initiated the development of an educational framework to support the growing waste industry through the Zero Waste Academy.

• Over 6,000 visitors uniquely visit our website per month.