Waste Management New Zealand secures CEMARS certification

Waste Management NZ achieves independent certification for managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

21 May, 2019

Global plastic waste agreement approved by 187 countries

More than 180 countries agree upon a legally binding framework to reduce the pollution from plastic waste.

14 May, 2019

Government reveals plans to recharge recycling

“China’s National Sword initiative has been a wake-up call that we need to deal with waste here in New Zealand.”

12 May, 2019

Qantas operates world’s first zero waste flight

The first-ever commercial flight to produce no landfill waste takes to the skies.

8 May, 2019

Global waste standard open for public comment

The waste standard is open for a 75-day public comment period.

7 May, 2019

Method moves to 50 per cent recycled content

Method bin bases to be made from 50 per cent recycled polypropylene.

1 May, 2019

First Global Commitment report released

First Global Commitment report reveals details of industry and government efforts to tackle plastic waste and pollution.

18 April, 2019

Etihad Airways to operate single-use plastic free flight on Earth Day

Etihad Airways to operate single-use plastic free flight, pledges to reduce single-use plastic usage by 80 per cent by end of 2022.

18 April, 2019

MfE releases guidance ahead of plastic bag ban

Ministry releases guidance for businesses to assist with preparing for upcoming plastic bag ban.

17 April, 2019

Qantas Group to ditch plastics in major environmental push

Qantas Group plans to become world’s first airline to reuse, recycle and compost three-quarters of its general waste by the end of 2021.

21 February, 2019

SBN report pushes for circular economy approach to plastic packaging

The report provides 47 recommendations to achieve a new comprehensive nationwide plastic packaging system.

4 December, 2018

Gisborne welcomes bilingual waste bin labels

Waste Management NZ introduces New Zealand’s first private subscription bi-lingual waste bin labels.

12 September, 2018