Recycling

A new state-of-the-art machine that sorts and shreds electronic waste has officially started operation in Auckland. Video, Audio

There are growing calls for the government to introduce viable ways people can recycle clothing in order to tackle the country's growing waste crisis.

A rubbish truck emblazoned with a message to put… Audio

A new exhibition invites you to think more deeply about those large, woven, plastic, carry-all bags used around the world for years. The mass-produced bags come in fetching combinations of red white… Audio

A huge international commitment to ending plastic pollution has just gained momentum. Late last week, Heads of State, Ministers for the environment and other representatives from 175 nations… Audio, Gallery

It's no secret that we have an issue with food waste in Aotearoa. 15,000 tonnes of bread, 12,000 tonnes of leftovers and 5,000 tonnes of potatoes go in the bin every year. Otago University's Food… Audio

Former North Shore resident Mia Ayoub spent her formative years in Egypt before moving to New Zealand with her family when she was eight. But she always thought she'd return to the country of her… Audio, Gallery

A growing Right to Repair movement is pushing for changes to our waste minimisation legislation to require the repairability of household items like whiteware appliances and electrical devices… Audio

Kiwi country singer Aly Cook has strong ties to the Aussie music scene, so it's perhaps no surprise that she's working as part of a New Zealand and Australian music collective. The Eyes Open's new… Audio

The Waiuku company making fence posts from used plastics has expanded into vineyards, is doubling its production capacity, wants to build a South Island plant and is exporting to Australia. Audio

Today solving the world's problems is Suzanne McFadden, editor of Newsroom's LockerRoom. She talks about recycling clothes and the pledge she's made to buy nothing new for her wardrobe for the next… Audio

Jayden Klinac views problems as design opportunities, and the environment is his target. He's developed New Zealand's first biodegradable and compostable water bottle, made entirely from plants - For… Audio

It's been a departure from normal service for a lot of us over the last few weeks, and unfortunately that has also been true for the capital's recycling service.  Audio

Wellington goldsmith artist Dorthe Kristensen specialises in recycling clients' vintage gold and gemstones, creating new from old, while respecting the sentimental value of the original. Her gallery… Audio, Gallery

Tests of a selection of plastics marketed as bio-based has found half of them are not all they claim. GNS and Scion have developed new tests that will verify if they are. Audio

Sales of chewing gum fell by 14% worldwide in 2020. Will Coldwell is a London-based journalist who recently composed a piece in The Economist about the demise of chewing gum, which has been used in… Audio

The consequences of a wasteful Kiwi lifestyle are getting harder to ignore. Our landfills are filling fast and it's getting more difficult to find new sites. We do have waste minimisation levers, but… Audio

A New Zealand clothing brand has launched a new project that aims to reduce textile waste. Little Yellow Bird chief executive, Samantha Jones, tells us how it works! Audio

Back in 2019 Jesse spoke to the founder of a small social enterprise that creates and sells bags made from waste products in Levin. He caught up with founder David Brewerton. Audio