Transforming trash in Tāmaki
One of Auckland’s largest community spaces for recycling and zero-waste education officially opens this Friday 6 October. The Tāmaki Community Recycling Centre in Point England is the 13th site to…
First round of qualified “Resource Sorters” receive certificates at successful ceremony hosted by Sime Group and Naylor Love.
On the 25th August 2023, Sime Group in partnership with Naylor Love Construction celebrated the milestone Resource Sorter’s very first certificate ceremony. Under the leadership of Annie Day (the Group…
Event: 10 Oct Designing out waste in the construction sector
Waste is often designed into the construction process. This leaves contractors to clean up the mess at the end of a project. Come along and learn how to leverage the power…
Funds help cover the costs for smart waste ideas
From school composts to innovative products in construction, your idea could be worth up to $50,000 if it helps keep waste out of landfill. Auckland businesses and community organisations can…
Kai Ika Project recovers 350,000 kg of fish heads and frames from waste
From humble beginnings in 2016, The Kai Ika Project has now recovered over 350,000 kg of fish heads and frames. This kaimoana has been distributed to families and community groups throughout…
Climate Connect Aotearoa launches initiative to embed te ao Māori in climate innovation
Today, Climate Connect Aotearoa, a hub for collaborative climate innovation, is launching He Kete Mātauranga, a new knowledge space dedicated to embedding te ao Māori within climate discussions. Translating as…
Launch of construction waste minimisation training
A new initiative from Sime Group is now offering qualification in Waste Hierarchy, Sorting Waste, Construction Waste and Team Engagement, with a view to zero construction waste to landfill by…
Down-sizing on shrink wrap
A building project has proven the perfect litmus test of Auckland Council’s commitment to a zero-waste future by utilising ‘green build’ construction practices. The Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre in Western…
Working with Concrete Guidelines
Concrete and cement are very toxic, so it needs to stay on your building site. Never wash it down stormwater drains. This video has clear instructions on how best to…
Preventing concrete pump pollution
This is the second in a series of three articles on the environmental management of concrete. Pumping concrete takes a versatile material to new places. But this carries additional environmental…
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