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 change at the recent WasteMINZ Conference. He says there is no reason why a container deposit scheme could not be introduced here.
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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 pay?
Like other territorial authorities, Marlborough District Council (MDC) is required by law to promote effective and efficient waste management and minimisation...
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 at the WasteMINZ Annual Conference in Hamilton.
When it comes to waste planning, councils must strike a balance between what customers want, what is both...
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 of Technology’s Joany Grima and Leanne Nicholas have just completed a study providing a detailed account of waste minimisation measures implemented at festivals.
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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, will big data help pinpoint exact savings and operational efficiencies? Patricia Moore reports.
With an estimated three million tonnes of waste ending up in New...
