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The negative impacts of plastics show increased health risks at every age.
Rural residents 'in the dark' about kerbside recycling
'The cost of getting a truck out there is ridiculous.'
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OPINION: Our electricity prices last week were said to be the highest in the world.
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Shoppers have noticed a marked increase in prices at their favourite opportunity stores.
So far so good for kerbside recycling service
'We are seeing tonnes and tonnes of recycling not going to landfill.'
Sex toys and dirty nappies among things some try to recycle
But the biggest headache for the council’s waste team isn’t the downright dirty.
Rising energy costs could force closure of Oji Fibre Solutions recycling plant
'Crazy outcome' could follow as high power prices blamed for plant's possible closure.
Live ammunition, needles and deer carcass amongst items found in recycling
'Sheer luck' shotgun cartridge made it through process without going off.
Jaguars, BMWs abandoned, AT sells hundreds of dumped vehicles
The bane of many a berm: How much are those abandoned cars worth?
Opinion: Waste and recycling sector is not a cash cow
OPINION: Our country will generate more waste, recycle less, and emit more.
Ethically Kate: How should we dispose of expired batteries?
OPINION: ‘Batteries are a ticking time bomb in recycling bins.’
Ethically Kate: Why your old phone can’t go in the rubbish bin (and what to do instead)
The hidden dangers of dumping your old phone.
Fires spark debate on Australia battery recycling and disposal
Workers operating facilities and trucks are facing increasing risks every day.
Council taking charge of recycling centre
"It was a pleasure to be part of and it’s great to see it continue".
Hypocrisy claim: Witness claims Akl Council truck mixed rubbish with recycling
The council is threatening to take people's bins off them if they can't follow rules.
Drug case arrests after alleged burglary at Auckland narcotics disposal facility
Initially charged with burglary, two now stand accused of a drug conspiracy.
'Dirty nappies, old shoes' in recycling bins anger council
Aucklanders need to be a bit more careful when it comes to recycling.
How long should everyday appliances last? Why NZ needs a minimum product lifespan law
The fact is, modern products often fail to meet expectations for longevity.
Rollout of crates for recycling service begins
About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.
Iwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decision
A board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.
Worker mistakenly overpaid $9k quits, reneges on repayment deal
He's now resumed repayments after the Employment Relations Authority got involved.
Ethically Kate: Is recycling as good as we think it is?
‘We cannot recycle our way out of our climate crisis.'
'We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling service
Bill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.
RAD initiative: Bridging tech gaps in Gisborne communities
Tōnui Collab trains youth in device recycling at Horouta Wānanga.
New rubbish collection system being discussed for Taupō
Taupō residents will be asked their thoughts on a new suite of bins.
Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.
No one left behind for kerbside recycling
Carrying crates to the kerb could be a problem for some.
Drug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance
'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'
Ethically Kate: Can you recycle Easter egg foil?
Kate Hall reveals where to put the waste (and how to make Easter sustainable next year).
'Over the moon': Soft plastic recycling arrives
“It’s one of these areas that hasn’t really had a home".
Average Kiwi has $1300 of unwanted stuff - Trade Me
Recycling advocates are urging budget-conscious Kiwis to avoid cheap and flimsy junk.
Kerbside recycling service taking shape
“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”
Nappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins
'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'