News & Insights

22 Sep 2022

Havana delivers solution to single-use coffee cup waste

A new initiative from Kiwi roasters Havana Coffee Works, launching across the country from October, will allow coffee drinkers to order their takeaway brew in a reusable cup – even if they forget to bring their own.

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21 Sep 2022

Q&A: James Griffin on waste in the construction industry

The construction industry is coming under the spotlight for the vast quantities of waste and carbon associated with it. SBN is bringing together people from across the sector to identify practical ways forward. James Griffin, General Manager Projects & Advisory, explains why this is important and why you should come along to the Building out Waste and Carbon Masterclass.

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15 Sep 2022

Our Te Ao Māori journey

Tēnā koutou! At SBN we are committed to improving our knowledge and practice of te reo, tikanga and Te Ao Māori. We know we have a long way to go, but it is already enriching our understanding and appreciation of the land and tangata whenua of Aotearoa New Zealand.

News

01 Sep 2022

Fund nature regeneration NOW for generations to come

The Sustainable Business Network has been working directly on nature regeneration since 2014. We’ve helped to fund the planting of over 800,000 native plants and trees, working with partners all over the country. In recent years, we’ve funded nature based employment for over 190 people. This is rejuvenating waterways and landscapes and transforming people’s lives.

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31 Aug 2022

New online sustainability tool for businesses

Kiwi businesses now have a new way to find solutions to tricky sustainability challenges.

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31 Aug 2022

Finalists announced for 2022 Sustainable Business Awards

The 71 finalists for this year’s Sustainable Business Awards span sectors from food and beverage to transport, construction, biotechnology and retirement.

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29 Aug 2022

Nature-based careers for young South Aucklanders

More young people in South Auckland are set to embark on nature-based careers to help revitalise their communities. This is the focus of a new partnership between the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and the Milford Foundation.

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23 Aug 2022

Mutu pivots into new B2B model

After starting life as a consumer-facing marketplace, Mutu has pivoted into the business to business space where it can have significantly more impact.

Media Releases

18 Aug 2022

NZ’s financial system a major barrier to a low carbon circular economy

The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Grant Thornton New Zealand have released a report into the barriers Aotearoa New Zealand’s current financial system creates for meaningful progress towards a low carbon circular economy.

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15 Aug 2022

Best sustainability podcasts

Free education and entertainment on the go – wherever and whenever you choose. Podcasts are BIG. More and more are focused on sustainability, but it can be hard to know what to choose. To help out, the SBN team have compiled a list of some of our favourites. Happy listening!

News

04 Aug 2022

Why we're trialling a nine-day fortnight

SBN has introduced a nine-day fortnight to improve the way we work. That means we take one day off every two weeks without a reduction in pay. We’re aiming to work smarter rather than harder! Find out why we’ve made the change and how we’re adapting our work practices.

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Father and daughter collecting rubbish on the beach

22 Jul 2022

Towards a waste free life

How our personal approach to waste can improve the way we live.

Insights

22 Jul 2022

Water for life

Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au - I am the river, the river is me. It’s not just a poetic statement. It’s a statement of fact.

Insights

22 Jul 2022

Travelling to a brighter future

Changing the way we travel, especially commuting, can change so much about our lives.

Insights

22 Jul 2022

How to make your money do good

How the way we shop and invest can change the world

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Woman holding up weeds after maintenance day

22 Jul 2022

Volunteering is the work of heroes

The joys and opportunities of volunteering

Insights

07 Jul 2022

Does Plastic Free July give plastic a bad rap?

We know plastic is not great for the environment, but we probably need to unwrap the issues a little more.

Media Releases

29 Jun 2022

New tool helps businesses calculate carbon footprint and take action

News

22 Jun 2022

Healtheries makes big move to plant-based packaging

Healtheries, New Zealand’s number one supplement brand, is changing 80 product lines to bottles made from sugarcane. The sugarcane is ethically-sourced, renewable and removes carbon from the atmosphere as it grows.

Media Releases

21 Jun 2022

Entries open for 2022 Sustainable Business Awards

News

21 Jun 2022

NZ’s tyre recycling scheme preparing for 2023 start

New Zealand’s first nationwide regulated product stewardship scheme for recycling used tyres is expected to start operating in 2023.

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Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and saveBOARD supervisor Paul Sorenson at saveBOARD opening

17 Jun 2022

saveBOARD packaging waste to construction board plant officially opens in Te Rapa

The Te Rapa factory of New Zealand company saveBOARD, which converts packaging waste into environmentally sustainable construction boards, has been officially opened by Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and Hamilton West MP Dr Gaurav Sharma.

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07 Jun 2022

The Sustainable Business Network's growing work on nature

SBN is radically increasing its work to regenerate nature - get involved!

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19 May 2022

New business guides on how to engage with nature

The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) website now has free ‘shovel ready’ guides for nature regeneration. They’re perfect for businesses, farmers, growers, and rural landowners ready to do their bit.

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