Waste minimisation
Working to minimise waste and maximise positive solutions and impact in Kaipara.
We throw too much stuff away. It is estimated that in Aotearoa New Zealand we generate 17.49 million tonnes of waste per year, of which an estimated 12.59 million tonnes are sent to landfill. We are here to help change that! By understanding our choices when purchasing, right through to what we do with things at the end of their usable life, we can reduce what we throw away significantly.
Explore our waste minimisation mahi in detail below.
Composting
When food and other organic materials end up in landfill they decompose, releasing methane which is 20x more harmful to the atmosphere than Co2! Composting reduces this impact.
Construction waste
Building out Waste is our program to improve construction waste systems in Kaipara. With around 4 tonnes of waste heading to landfill per house build, construction waste can do with some sorting.
ReServe
ReServe is a simple, practical way to reduce waste at events — without making life harder for organisers, vendors, or guests.
Textile waste
A project focussed on diverting unwanted clothing and textiles from landfill so they can be recycled into a variety of products.
Events Assistance
From DIY resources to help recycling run smoothly at your event, to ideas and assistance with serve ware and bins – let us help your event!
Food waste Minimisation
Aotearoa wastes several tonnes of food every day, throwing out perfectly good kai! There are solutions to avoid this waste and minimise this waste.