by editor | May 28, 2019 | Disposal, Recycling, Waste
Worldwide, New Zealand has a reputation for being clean and green. It seems, though, that we Kiwis aren’t as flash at recycling as we think. In fact, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Scotland — countries that probably admire our ‘greenness’ — are doing...
by editor | Apr 17, 2019 | Disposal, plastic, Recycling, Waste
We care about the environment at Pink Bins. That’s why we recycle as much as possible. We’re not the only people making an effort, though, as you will discover by reading this post. A suitcase full of plastic In January, we wrote about how soft plastic...
by editor | Apr 17, 2018 | Disposal, Levy, Waste
A couple of months ago, I wrote about the landfill levy — what it’s for and a bit about its background. I explained how the levy is probably not high enough in New Zealand to really encourage people to take a more responsible approach to how they deal with waste....
by editor | Dec 12, 2017 | Disposal, Recycling
We’re now in the final weeks of 2017. And, very soon we’ll be ‘downing tools’ to enjoy some time off with friends and family. This year, I have written a lot about caring for the environment and recycling. So, for my final post of the year, why disappoint? You...
by editor | Mar 13, 2017 | Disposal, Waste
We all like to get the best ‘bang for our buck.’ That’s human nature. Think of those takeaway restaurants that let you fill your plate yourself. Have you seen diners cramming their plates so full that food falls off the sides? Though we’re sure you’re...
by editor | Dec 20, 2016 | Disposal, plastic, Recycling, Waste
Christmas: the season for fun with friends and family, lots of food and…um, monumental waste. Just think of the rubbish bags you fill every Boxing Day. With this in mind, we’ve put our heads together to come up with some ideas to help us all be less wasteful this...
