2.23 billion reasons why container deposit schemes make sense
Overseas governments are getting tougher with manufacturers and producers of products and packaging. But New Zealand is lagging behind. Marty Hoffart sketched the arguments for...
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Carrying the can – Who pays for waste?
Marlborough District Council is looking at the opportunities for waste and cost reduction through product stewardship. Alec McNeil says the larger question is, who should...
Waste planning for a booming tourist town
Alice Grace and Deborah Lind outlined the challenges, options and decision-making processes behind a bold new scheme to tackle Queenstown’s waste concerns. They were speaking...
Love festivals / Hate waste – How festivals in New Zealand minimise waste
The waste minimisation landscape in New Zealand is complex and topical, with efforts being made to reduce waste to landfill across the country. Wellington Institute...
Innovations in solid waste management
Uncertainty and a risk-averse mentality are holding councils back from adopting new technologies and solutions that could revolutionise the way we manage our trash. So,...