17.02.21
Road cones offer beacon of hope
While stuck in traffic and contemplating the meaning of life, have you ever wondered where the humble road cone goes to die? Phil Crawford finds high visibility in the danger zone comes with a silver lining.
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10.02.21
Kiwi businesses get behind campaign to reduce NZ’s growing waste problem
More than 60 organisations supplying everything from road cones, paint and mobile phones to clothing, batteries and furniture have joined a nationwide campaign to reduce waste.
4.02.21
Celebrating four years of support for regenerating the Hauraki Gulf
Foundation North’s Gulf Innovation Fund Together (GIFT) is providing a vital helping hand for work to restore the health of Tikapa Moana/Te Moana-nui-a-Toi.
3.02.21
Climate Change Commission report paves the way for change – but greater urgency is required
The Sustainable Business Network welcomes the Climate Change Commission’s Draft Advice for Consultation. We acknowledge and appreciate the Commission’s mammoth effort and expertise in producing such a comprehensive report. It provides an affordable pathway for New Zealand to move towards a net zero carbon economy by 2050. However, we are calling for greater aspiration and more ambitious action to match the urgency of the issue.Read More
27.01.21
SBN backs a rahui on shellfish take around Waiheke Island
SBN has sent a letter of support for a proposed iwi-led rahui banning the take of paua, kūtai (mussels), kōura (crayfish)) and tīpa (scallop) around the entire coastline of Waiheke for at least two years. We think it’s a vital first step in giving the seas around Aotearoa a chance to regenerate, and for the precious sea life to recover.
27.01.21
New Year Honours for long-term SBN supporters
Congratulations to Chris Morrison and Marion Wood, who have been recognised with New Year Honours! Both have been long-term supporters of the Sustainable Business Network since its inception in 2002, so we were thrilled to see this well-deserved recognition of their commitment to sustainable business.Read More
27.01.21
What’s on the cards for climate, waste and water in 2021? Here’s what you need to know.
Get up to speed on emerging themes in the urgent issues of our time: climate, the circular economy and regenerative nature (including water). Our programme leads in each of these areas reveal what your business needs to know to help you get ahead.Read More
27.01.21
Stop your products ending up in landfill
Your organisation can play a key role in reducing the amount of materials being wasted every day in New Zealand and we can help you achieve that.
25.01.21
Roll your sleeves up, it’s 2021
2020 was a wake-up call. For generations we have been overstepping the boundaries of nature. This is the first time many of us have felt her bite back. It’s clear now that for better or worse, we’re a long way from everywhere, but still connected. We must re-evaluate those connections to regenerate the natural world. I hope that will be a focal point of 2021 and beyond.
22.01.21
Funding hat-trick secures more jobs for nature
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) has once again extended its initiative generating employment in nature restoration, with a third successful bid for government funding.
21.01.21
What’s on the horizon? Predictions for sustainable business in 2021
Covid-19 threw the world a real curve ball last year so who knows what’s in store for 2021? That’s the question we put to some our key sponsors as we welcomed in the New Year.
19.01.21
2021 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have kicked off their second annual survey on the sustainability profession and are inviting eligible participants to take part.Read More
14.01.21
Top 10 sustainability stories for 2020
Covid-19 may have dominated the headlines last year but it wasn’t the only story. Based on readership, here are the top 10 stories from our website in 2020.
18.12.20
Meri Kirihimete from Sustainable Business Network
As 2020 draws to a close, I want to thank you and wish you a beautiful and regenerative break over Christmas and the New Year.
18.12.20
Festival tent hire service outstanding in its field
A new business venture is pitching in to reduce the number of tents that end up in landfill after festivals and events around Aotearoa.
16.12.20
Paint and packaging industry get around the stewardship table
New Zealand’s paint industry is the latest to move forward with creating an industry-led product stewardship scheme, reports Trevor Tutt from 3R Group.
14.12.20
5 top tips for sustainable Christmas presents
Gone are the days of last minute plastic knick-knacks and pointless novelty stocking fillers. It’s easier than ever to celebrate friends and family with gifts that do good.