13.11.18
The growing influence of the circular economy in New Zealand
SBN’s work on the circular economy has given New Zealand pioneers global exposure, and is tackling the issue of plastic packaging.
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13.11.18
Small win, big gain for SBN’s BikeNow project.
Just over two years ago, SBN’s BikeNow project led a group of SBN members and cycling advocates to get together and propose a Cycle Action Plan for Tauranga, in order to ensure that safe and separated cycle ways were developed throughout the city. Many people were put off cycling because it was seen as dangerous, so the BikeNow group wanted to see safer cycleways that would encourage more people to bike to work and more children to bike to school.
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30.10.18
Hope and connection at our Homegrown Conference
This year’s SBN Conference was Homegrown, showcasing the sustainability stories of local businesses, large and small. From regenerative agriculture to locusts. From a family journey of discovery in a biodiesel bus to Blockchain technology. And from millennials to the wisdom of those with decades of experience. It was a day to reflect, be inspired and connect.
30.10.18
Check out Million Metres’ new animated short film
Million Metres new animated short film exposes the ‘naked truth’: we’ve cut down 75% of New Zealand’s native bush to make way for development and agriculture. This is impacting the health of our waterways.
29.10.18
We endorse the global commitment to eliminate plastic pollution
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) has become an official endorser for The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.
15.10.18
What is the circular economy, and how do we make it a reality for New Zealand?
As an SBN member you can be part of the biggest business transformation since the Industrial Revolution – the circular economy. So what’s the plan, and what might life be like if we succeed?Read More
15.10.18
The natural alignment between sustainable business and Māori business
According to recent estimates, Māori businesses now account for an economic asset base of more than NZ$42.6 billion. This is largely made up of small and medium-sized enterprises in New Zealand. Read More
15.10.18
Climate Change and Business: four takeaways from the conference
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report came out last week and things are not looking good. We are on track to reach 1.5C warming between 2030 and 2052 if temperatures continues to increase at the current rate, and 3C by the end of the century. Once we hit 2C warming, the world will be a profoundly different place. Read More