Papakura tenant ordered to pay $73k to landlord for damage he claims was caused by meth-using ‘associates’
He then asked those people to leave, and after that, their “associates” started coming to the property and…
Reusing parts from written-off patrol cars cuts costs and waste for police
The programme is managed by Clive Turner, from First Rescue, who came up with the concept after seeing…
Nothing wasted: designing for people and the planet
Okyere believes baking sustainability into Amazon’s operations is more about influence than mandates. She builds programs that empower…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…
EU unveils another plan to roll back green rules – POLITICO
The Commission will stress-test the Birds and Habitats Directives in 2026 “taking into account climate change, food security,…
EU plans looser environmental rules to allow more mining – POLITICO
Since the start of Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as European Commission president, the executive has put…
Rio Tinto to spend $50m on toxic waste plant at Tiwai Point smelter
“Our new facility at Tiwai Point means this processing will now take place in New Zealand, reducing the…
The EU’s grand new plan to replace fossil fuels with trees – POLITICO
At the center of the strategy is carbon, the fundamental building block of a wide range of manufactured…
Which EU countries recycle the most raw materials?
Progress on recycling materials across the European Union hasn’t been outstanding in the past decade. Between 2015 and…
On The Up: Kerikeri couple launch EcoJunk to tackle Northland’s waste problem
“We needed to fill in gaps because our exterior coating business is weather dependent. “We started looking for…
Multimillion-dollar Gisborne site investigated by council for possible waste facilities
The statement said the purchase was made to enable further feasibility investigation and engagement without the pressure of…
Japan pushes reuse market as new consumption model
Reusing products and materials instead of discarding them is taking hold as a new consumption model in Japan.…