TerraCycle launches Zero Waste Boxes
This Earth Day, TerraCycle will provide Kiwis with a first-of-a-kind solution for hundreds of items that are typically considered “non-recyclable”.
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New toolbox to help businesses take climate action
Small businesses in New Zealand now have an easy-to-use, free tool to help them reduce their carbon emissions.
Coca-Cola Amatil announces sustainability objectives to 2040
The sustainability objectives will focus on four priority areas – water, consumer wellbeing, packaging and carbon reduction.
Countdown doubles Growing For Good grants to $50,000
Growing for Good grants aim to help foster New Zealand’s next generation of budding environmentalists, and inspire Kiwi kids to learn about and preserve the environment.
Coca-Cola Foundation donates over $1 million to support Sea Cleaners
The grant has enabled Sea Cleaners to clean up more than 12 million pieces of marine litter from Auckland’s waterways over the past two years.
America’s Cup drinks hub aims to raise awareness of packaging sustainability
The 36th America’s Cup, presented by Prada is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Auckland’s Viaduct.
Fonterra fires up on pellet power
The Te Awamutu site will take the next step in its transition away from coal.
JCDecaux introduces eco-friendly billboard material in NZ
The “Future Banner” is PVC free and looks and performs just like a regular PVC banner but with a true environmental edge.
NZ’s first food waste-to-bioenergy facility underway
Construction will begin on land owned by T&G Fresh at the new anaerobic digestion facility, which is owned by Ecogas.
Government takes action on potent greenhouse gases
New Zealand has taken action on tackling one of the leading causes of climate change.
First carbonzero milk arrives in store
As well as a first for New Zealand, Simply Milk is also the first carbonzero milk in the southern hemisphere, and one of just a handful in the world.
Soft Plastic Recycling returns to Bay of Plenty
The return of The Packaging Forum’s Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme marks the start of Plastic Free July.