‘An absolute waste’: Police officer remains in ICU after being hit by vehicle
On Monday, Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett told Morning Report the officer was in a stable condition…
New Zealand infrastructure: Stop-start projects cost $11.8b since 2000 – Shamubeel Eaqub
I think of our construction sector as a flywheel. It takes enormous energy to get it spinning, but…
Use by v Best before: Key to knowing how to cut your household food waste
“We should definitely follow our use-by dates because they are about food safety,” she said. “But best before,…
Waste burning trial at Adbri cement site prompts backlash from council
An Adelaide cement factory has been given the green light to burn more plastic waste for fuel in…
Illegal rubbish dumping blights Gisborne’s popular Makorori surf beach
The repeated dumping had caused Seymour great concern because of the area’s beauty and importance as a surf…
Beer today, face cream tomorrow – the billion-dollar secret hiding in brewery waste
Around 85% of brewery waste is spent grain, which spoils rapidly and is difficult to compost. As a…
Binman’s warning over common plastic mistake — ‘bins get rejected’
A binman has revealed which bin polystyrene belongs in, as he admitted it ranks among the most frequently…
Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: How to make compost
While she modestly avoids claiming expertise, her results demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles that underpin effective…
Whangārei council defends $34K tree removal amid erosion fears
Esplanade reserves are typically strips of public land along the coast or waterways set aside to protect natural…
Whanganui’s rural rubbish service under the microscope as part of council’s waste plan
She said 15% of what was in the bins was “actually general rubbish but, sadly, 2% of that…
From waste to fuel: New method transforms used ground coffee into high-quality fuel in 90 seconds
ⓘ ChatGPT Thanks to plasma pyrolysis, ground coffee can be converted into fuel in just 90 seconds. Researchers…
Emergency clean-up ordered at Biloela’s Essential Spill
Emergency stabilisation works have been carried out by the Department of Environment at a Biloela waste business after…