New Zealand Recycling Week is all about education for waste minimisation, recycling and encouraging conscious procurement and disposal of items and packaging, to create a waste free future.
Launched in 2013, an ever-increasing number of organisations (schools, corporates and everyone in between) are having fun and learning by taking part in the week. Each day of Recycling Week features an easy-to-remember theme that will challenge and encourage you to re-think your waste minimisation and recycling behaviours.
We'll be running a webinar each weekday and be joined by special guests. thinkstep-anz are the webinar hosts for the week. Click on each link to register your attendance.
Procurement Monday with thinkstep-anz: Monday 17 October, 12:30pm, 30 minutes
Any item that is recycled helps reduce the need for new products to be made from virgin material. This Procurement Monday only purchase what is made able to be recycled, reused or repurposed.
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Waste-Free Tuesday with Foodprint and Zero Waste Network: Tuesday 18 October, 12:30pm, 30 minutes
Awareness of how much unnecessary waste goes to landfill every day is a powerful way to influence positive behaviour and reduce overall waste.
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Reusable Wednesday - Reusabowl and Will&Able: Wednesday 19 October, 12:30pm, 30 minutes
Single-use products make up a significant amount of waste going to landfill, and a good proportion of waste found in our marine environment.
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Rinse and Clean Thursday - Soft-plastics packaging and Ministry for the Environment: Thursday 20 October, 12:30pm, 30 minutes
Contamination is any material present in the wrong recycling stream. Contamination causes issues at recycling facilities and contributes to recyclable materials ending up in landfill.
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Reflection Friday - Upparel, Junk to Go, Critical Design and Reclaim: Friday 21 October, 12:30pm, 1 hour
Reflection Friday is a great opportunity to brainstorm and commit to new recycling initiatives for your office, classroom or home.