REGENERATIVE ZERO WASTE
Zero waste encompasses both keeping waste out of landfill, and making our economy less wasteful in production methods and consumption. The articles below feature people and businesses who are innovating zero waste solutions, and helping create a paradigm shift towards prioritising planetary health for future generations.
Articles
The Swedish government’s target is for food waste to decrease by 20 weight per cent per person from 2020 to 2025.
Some of the world's biggest problems, like single-use plastic rubbish, can only be solved by entrepreneurs brave enough to walk the talk, says Zero Co Founder Mike Smith.
Zero waste is a growing movement that aims to reduce waste production, promote sustainable consumption, and preserve the environment.
Joost Bakker on why zero waste living is the future
Although he’s been told he’s 10 years ahead of his time, nothing will stop the Australian zero waste activist in his mission to inspire us all tolive a zero-waste life.
“Because watching the world embrace the idea of zero waste is one of the most exciting prospects on Earth. Growing awareness of the issues we face and the realisation that we must radically change almost everything is driving innovation like no other time in human history.”
JOOST BAKKER, ZERO-WASTE ACTIVIST
News
A trio of young South Aucklanders have been recognised at the Tāmaki Makaurau Waste Awards for repurposing food waste from local shops.
An organisation that repurposes construction and demolition waste destined for the landfill has been officially launched. Otaihanga Zero Waste hub receives various materials for a fraction of the cost compared to if they are taken to the la...
A group of intermediate students from Tauranga will have their performance at next week’s Zespri Aims Games measured in tons, not medals.
Zero Waste Events
Pacific Vision Aotearoa (PVA) supports groups, churches, and larger community events to become Zero Waste. This is an aspirational goal where nothing is sent to landfill, a place of no return.
