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Container return scheme is a climate solution

“We are seeing the intensification of climate impacts. We need real, practical solutions for emissions reductions right now. One of the easiest things we can do is to implement a return scheme on beverage containers that would offer a .20-.30 cent refund for each container… More >

Our Zero Waste World – the view from Costa Rica

International connections The International Dialogue that I attended in Costa Rica, is an undertaking of the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA). ZWIA is made up of affiliate organisations (ZWN is one!) and is also a network of amazing zero waste practitioners. This was why I… More >

Cultural Impact Assessment crucial on incinerator proposal

“The Zero Waste Network Aotearoa strongly supports the decision by ECAN and Waimate District Council to return to SIRRL the company’s application for resource consent to build a massive waste incinerator due to the lack of a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA). Not only is this a… More >

Comprehensive container return scheme major achievement

The Zero Waste Network is thrilled that Cabinet will consider a container return scheme before Christmas.  “We congratulate Minister David Parker and the Ministry for the Environment team in shepherding through the container return scheme to the Cabinet stage. It has huge public and cross… More >