Draft waste strategy falls short
The Government’s Waste Strategy and Legislation consultation paper, Taking Responsibility for Our Waste, which was released today, has missed the opportunity to drive the transition to a circular economy, says the Zero Waste Network. Spokesperson Sue Coutts said the approach outlined in the consultation paper… More >
Repair Café Aotearoa NZ to be launched on International Repair Day
Repair Café Aotearoa NZ (RCANZ) will be launched on International Repair Day, Saturday, 16 October with events across the country both in-person and online. “Repair Cafés are free meeting places (in person and virtual since the pandemic ), and they are all about repairing things… More >
Emissions Reduction Plan Public Webinars hosted by Ministry for the Environment
Webinars Overview sessions Session 1 Overview of the emissions reduction plan discussion document, and an opportunity to ask questions of central government agency officials who are leading this work. Monday 18 October 12 noon – 1pm Register Session 2 Overview of the emissions reduction… More >
Circular economy central to climate change plan
The Zero Waste Network of Aotearoa is relieved to see the prominence of the circular economy in the government’s Emissions Reduction Plan, which was released for consultation today. “We know from the 2021 Circularity Gap report that the Global Economy is about 8.6% circular at… More >
Container Return Scheme: Potentially?
The government has recently released its Plastics Action Plan, but so far, a container return scheme (CRS) is only on the ‘potential’ list despite the already existing strong public mandate to get one into operation: 96% of mayors, and 83% of the public support a CRS… More >
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