Welcoming in Plastic-Free July with new plastic phase outs
“As Plastic Free July kicks off, we welcome the introduction of bans on single use plastic items including plastic produce bags, fruit stickers, plastic cutlery, plates and bowls,” said Dorte Wray, General Manager of the Zero Waste Network Aotearoa. “The Ministry for the Environment has… More >
Container return scheme submissions show landslide public support: we want CRS now!
After more than a year, the Government has finally released the results of its public consultation on a proposed beverage container return scheme – the results show an unprecedented landslide of public support for the idea. Of the 5600+ submissions received by the Ministry for… More >
Discredited waste-to-energy technology study given government funding
“It is shocking and unacceptable that the Minister of Tourism Peeni Henare has given $765,000 to private companies to study failed waste-to-energy technology for so-called sustainable aviation fuel. Waste-to-energy using mixed solid waste and plastic feedstocks create massive amounts of CO2 emissions and churn out… More >
Zero Waste Network files opposition to incinerator land sale with OIO
The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) is currently considering an application by South Island Resource Recovery (SIRRL) to buy land in Glenavy to site a waste-to-energy incinerator. OIO consent is required because SIRRL is 60% overseas owned. Purchases of sensitive New Zealand land must pass a… More >
Waste incinerator proposal in Feilding fails, community wins
“The proposed waste-to-energy pyrolysis incinerator in Feilding will not go ahead after the company, Bioplant NZ, withdrew its application. We are absolutely thrilled for the community, for the climate and for real zero waste solutions,” said Dorte Wray, General Manager of the Zero Waste Network.… More >
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