Waikato farmer Snow Chubb’s tree‑planting vision still shaping sustainable farming
Chubb said the decision paid itself off in “spades”. His cows were producing between 400 and 440kg of…
Toxic chemicals from wastewater removed with Canada’s eco-friendly method
Scientists have developed a new method that removes toxic pollutants from wastewater. Developed by researchers from Dalhousie University,…
Nissan and Lithion redefine EV battery recycling in Canada
A new recycling initiative in Canada aims to give electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life. The program,…
Airlines say food waste is excessive, want to cut use of plastic; Air NZ and EVA Air first carriers to get new sustainable rating
But Walsh today was also asked about food waste and use of plastics. He said in some jurisdictions,…
Rotorua Council axes 19 jobs, says nursery retail arm ‘not sustainable’
The restructure was part of the continued amalgamation of former council-controlled organisation Infracore into the council’s works department.…
Aviation fuel: NZ needs to keep up as Australia on track for $40b sustainable transport fuel sector, industry says
That group is called the Saf Industry Roundtable. Saf can be produced from sources including farm and forestry…
Gisborne mayoral candidates united: Rates rises ‘not sustainable’
Fisher said Gisborne’s regional rates had increased 30% over the past three years and asked candidates for their…