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.
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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.
9.12.20
Open letter: APEC 2021 and sustainability
The Sustainable Business Network has written to the Government to suggest how sustainability can be practically prioritised during the next meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2021, which New Zealand is hosting. We have incorporated the views of our network into the letter.
1.12.20
Climate Emergency Declaration must back business transformation
The Sustainable Business Network has written to the Prime Minister and Ministers, on behalf of our network, in support of a declaration of a climate emergency. To be meaningful, it must trigger more government investment to make it easier for businesses to act.
30.11.20
More Jobs for Nature!
The Sustainable Business Network is continuing its work to create employment in nature restoration, with more funding from the Department of Conservation.
25.11.20
The next decade is make or break for the planet
What we do to fight climate change over the next 10 years will determine the future of humanity, says Christiana Figueres who played a key role in getting the Paris climate agreement across the line in 2015.
24.11.20
Farmers turning plastic waste into new crop
In most town and cities you can put your recycling out at the kerb to be collected. But what happens in the country? Phil Crawford digs out his gumboots for the plastic harvest.
19.11.20
Restoring Nature wins supreme at Sustainable Business Awards
Tahi is the big winner at the 2020 Sustainable Business Awards, first winning the Restoring Nature category and then trumping three other finalists to win the supreme award, Transforming New Zealand.
4.11.20
How thinking circular can solve old problems
The impact a product can have on the environment is set from the day it is designed. So, how can that be changed? Phil Crawford learns how XLabs is helping businesses to think outside the square.
30.10.20
Public voting open for pandemic-resilient business award
Judges for the Sustainable Business Awards have announced five finalists for the Resilience in Crisis Award. The winner will be chosen by public vote.
20.10.20
Billions of dollars of NZ business’ purchasing power aims for more sustainability
Major businesses, local authorities, three major New Zealand universities and representatives from national and local government are all working together on a new initiative to make business purchasing more sustainable.
13.10.20
Is your wardrobe killing the planet?
Your jeans may look innocent but they’ve been involved in numerous crimes of fashion long before you fell in love with them. And, they haven’t stopped. While your bootcuts may be guilty, along with just about every other piece of clothing you own, Phil Crawford finds redemption is possible.
1.10.20
How do we create a food secure future?
Food banks are reporting record demand for their services this year. Due to the impacts of Covid-19 it is thought that up to one million Kiwis may be struggling to put enough food on the table. Last month SBN co-hosted a hui in Wellington focused on creating a food secure future for families living in the capital.
28.09.20
Meet the organisation diverting thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill
Have you ever wondered what happens to used polystyrene and plastic wrap? Phil Crawford talks to an Auckland organisation working seven days a week to keep packaging and other products out of landfill through recycling and reuse.
23.09.20
SBN’s free guide to flexi-working
Flexi-working has become a household word in New Zealand this year. It’s a catch-all term for a wide variety of tools that empower employees to choose their own schedule, such as working remotely, working different hours or days, or working compressed weeks.
9.09.20
New temporary nature jobs boost NZ’s green recovery
The Sustainable Business Network is collaborating with seven community-based conservation organisations to create at least 36 new temporary nature-based roles, in partnership with the Department of Conservation.
1.09.20
Public vote will pick the winner of a new pandemic resilient business award
Judges for the 2020 Sustainable Business Awards have announced this year’s 86 finalists across 11 categories, and are now calling for entries for a special additional award.