The Mount Maunganui Primary School gardening groups have been busy preparing for the PiPs seedling and plant sale. Come along on 19th October from 10am – 12pm at the Arataki Community Centre and support our Mounties. All funds raised from
World Recycling
Every Cuppa Counts
MythMost people believe disposable coffee cups can be recycled or composted. RealityThe mixture of plastic and paper in the lining makes them difficult to recycle; compostable cups can only be composted in high-heat, industrial composting facilities, not your backyard worm
The Plastiki boat is made from recycled plastic bottles
Check out the Voyage of Plastiki, a boat made entirely from recycled, and recyclable bottles.
Pull A Pound
Two mates turned a surf trip to Indonesia into a rubbish clean-up movement funded by the sale of bracelets made from recycled materials.
If It’s Broke, Fix It
Patagonia’s Worn Wear initiative allows customers to have their goods repaired by the company, or trade them in to be recycled or resold for store credit.
Where does all my stuff come from?
The Story of Stuff explains how in the past three decades, we’ve lost one third of our natural resources to too much stuff.
DIY Reusable Bags from Reused T-shirts
There’s no reason why you can’t make your own reusable bags from recycled materials – a double win for the environment!
It’s a WRAP
UK-based WRAP connects governments, businesses, communities, and individuals to reduce waste and support circular economy strategies.
Be #plasticfree
Eight million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year. One way to reduce your impact is to just skip anything made of plastic.
Take it One Item at a Time
Not quite ready to be completely plastic-free? You can still use this checklist to get started and track the impacts of reducing your waste.
Don’t Buy a New Notepad – Make One!
Cut down on paper going into the bin by reusing it as notepads. All you need to do is collect the used paper and find a bit of cardboard. For tools, it’s just alligator clips and rubber cement – or
Could you be plastic-free?
Could you be waste-free for one whole day? What about a week or a month? – Join people from all around the world and take the Plastic Free July Challenge.