Waste
Litter experts devise solutions for Pacific waste
Vanuatu is looking at alternatives to plastic baby nappies which are clogging the country's landfills. This follows a study by overseas litter experts who've looked at what sort of rubbish Vanuatu… Audio
Minimising building waste with a DIY garage sale
Introducing an innovative idea from Cambridge aimed at reducing the amount of building waste going to landfill - and raising money at the same time. Audio, Gallery
Kiwis try to reduce waste, but it's not enough
A study has found that 66 percent of New Zealanders tried to reduce their waste over the last two years by doing different things like eating leftovers and planning their meals. Audio
Major changes to commercial fishing proposed
The amount of fish being discarded by commercial fishers could be dramatically reduced under proposed new rules. If introduced they would represent some of the most significant changes since the… Audio
The waste left behind at festivals
It's easy to pick up air mattresses and tents on the cheap when you're camping at a festival, but not everyone takes them home. With the rubbish from food and drinks plus these bigger items, the… Audio
Miriama Kamo isn't giving up the zero-waste challenge
The month of January has been at times joyful and at times very challenging for Miriama Kamo on her 31 day zero-waste challenge. But now the TVNZ broadcaster has decided her challenge won't end with… Audio
Have we reached tipping point?
China refused to take any more waste plastic at the start of 2018, and in April we saw startling images of mountains of recycling with nowhere to go. This year will also be remembered as the year New… Audio
Plastic-free shopping venture expanding
Kathryn meets the founder of Auckland bulk goods business GoodFor, James Denton, which claims to be the country's first plastic-free food store. In 19 months it has opened four shops in Auckland and… Audio
Coffee cup lending scheme launches in Wellington
A reusable coffee cup lending scheme is about to be trailed in Wellington for caffeine addicts looking for convenient, takeaway coffee that's also waste-free. Audio
Compostable and biodegradable labels not as 'green' as they seem
Waste management companies say a lack of regulation around product packaging means consumers are being duped into buying things which aren't nearly as 'green' as they seem. Ellie Jay went to talk to… Video, Audio
Stickergate - Do we need stickers on fruit?
They're small in isolation, but when added up stickers from fruit are leaving a massive environmental footprint. Zac Fleming meets a man who is on a crusade to change that. Video, Audio
A 'zero waste' guru's tips for avoiding the rubbish tip
If you want to minimise waste, first learn is how to refuse what you don't need, says Béa Johnson, a French-American who pioneered a 'zero waste' family lifestyle over ten years ago. Video, Audio
Councils consider raising dump fees
NZ councils want an increase to the $10 waste disposal levy the Government currently charges on every tonne of rubbish disposed of in landfills. This is a very low levy by international standards, but… Audio
Household rubbish to landfill: costs could quadruple
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Calls to increase New Zealand's waste levy could see the cost of taking rubbish to the tip increase four-fold. Head of Local Government New Zealand Dave Cull tells Kathryn Ryan… Audio
Celebrating upcycled fashion
The fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to world pollution, but some are trying to make it more ethical and sustainable. The country's only upcycled fashion awards show will be held in… Audio, Gallery
Waste angst
A woman in the USA has managed to reduce her waste to a couple of receipts and a wine bottle cap a week. How much can us mere mortals hope to achieve toward a zero-waste lifestyle? Audio
Where to put your compostable cups
Many of compostable products are innovative and could help reduce the amount we send to landfill. But say you've bought a coffee that comes in a compostable cup - where do you then put it? In the bin?
…Have you been feeding the Bigbellys?
Solar-powered 'Bigbelly' rubbish bins have been munching up New Zealand waste since 2015. The managing director of an Auckland waste firm tells Jesse Mulligan how they work. Audio
Global giants commit to tackling plastic pollution
A dozen local and international companies have pledged to make all of their packaging recyclable or compostable by 2025 - which they say will help create a 'circular economy' and reduce waste. Audio
Warnings over NZ's kerbside recycling
Councils across the country, and the world, are scrambling to find alternatives to sending their waste to China. So with increased costs & stockpiles of waste building up, what to do with our… Audio