Waste

Spring into sustainable outdoor living

Longer days and warmer weather are on the way. From gardening and spring cleaning to picnics and events, here are five simple ways to reduce waste and make the most of the season.

Love to buy things with a history? Discover Onehunga Community Recycling Centre

Come find your next buy and plenty more at the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre.

From kitchen to energy: a small habit helping Kiwi-Indian families make a big difference

Jai Singh alongside the Aotearoa Sustainability Grid (ASG) are helping South Asian communities get smarter with their food scraps and waste.

One wrong thing can mess it all up: the biggest recycling offenders

Here's a closer look at some of the biggest and yuckiest recycling offenders.

New funding round for zero waste projects opens in August

Got an idea to reduce waste in your community, school or business?

Book your inorganic collection and give preloved items a second life

Auckland Council’s inorganic collection is a simple way to clear clutter while helping your community and the environment.

Less waste, more savings – and 10 kilos lost

Saving money and even losing weight, Alex Xu cut more than waste when he started using the food scraps collection service regularly.

Learn how to be a confident composter - it’s easier than you think

If you believe composting is only for people who have big gardens and green thumbs as it’s too complicated, think again!