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Help us understand how sustainable lifestyles develop

The Zero Waste Network (ZWN) & Environment Hubs Aotearoa (EHA) are working together on a project aimed at changing New Zealanders’ behaviours around food waste prevention. Before we start working on the project, we want to learn more about the people who already interact with… More >

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 >

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 >