Industry News and Updates
Homes built in the 80’s have a high chance of having Asbestos in its walls, ceiling or floors. If your home was built around this time and you are doing a home renovation of any kind, there is a high chance you will run into Asbestos and need it removed. Asbestos removal and disposal are […]
Over the years you may have heard about a trend going around called the zero-waste lifestyle. I bring this up because Auckland Council wants Auckland to be a zero-waste City by 2040. However, I don’t think any of us know exactly what that means or how to even start. Of course, nothing happens overnight, so
Another country bans single-use plastic bags On July 1st 2019, New Zealand took a step towards a zero-waste city by banning stores from selling or giving away single-use plastic bags. Now, another country is doing a similar thing this new year. Thailand has banned many major stores from selling single-use plastic bags from the 1st
Australian Bush Fires out of control and what you can do to prevent fires. If you looked out your window on the 5th of January, you would have seen a yellow sky over Auckland, New Zealand. That yellow sky was smoke getting blown over to New Zealand from the Australian Bush Fires that are currently
Everyday we throw away general items such as food and packaging and don’t really have to worry about how we throw it away. Although, there are some items that cause safety hazards if not thrown away in a specific way and correctly. Items like glass, nappies and needles are some of those items. How to
How to safely throw away glass, nappies and needles. Read More »
Christmas is upon us, and as we get ready to celebrate with our loved ones by sitting around the Christmas tree, gift giving, eating food and spending quality time together, we don’t really think about the massive waste that Christmas produces. With all the wrapping paper, extra food scraps, present packaging, ribbons, bows, Christmas trees,
In New Zealand, it is estimated that we produce 17.49 million tonnes of waste per year. This includes all waste including recyclable materials. So, how do you get rid of your massive pile of rubbish in Auckland? Well, of course the simple, easy option is to get us to remove it and dump it for
Spring is upon us which means a spring clean out is bound to happen. Whether you are doing a clean out before or after you get your Christmas gifts, you will want to know where you can donate your lightly used things or where to go to get a bargain for the new year. The
New Zealand has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and if you have ever lived here, you will most likely take at least one trip to the beach this holiday season. However, we don’t usually think about the huge amount of rubbish that ends up in our beloved ocean that affects not
Since the new year is approaching, we thought it would be helpful to look back on 2019 regarding our landfill in Auckland. Not many people realize how much rubbish they throw away a day, let alone a in a year and although Auckland’s goal is to be a zero-waste city by 2040, its looking
How much rubbish goes into the Auckland landfill annually? Read More »