by Ryan Thorpe | Mar 2, 2021 | Covid-19, Staying Safe, Waste
Although we’re coping fairly well in New Zealand, COVID-19 has been devastating worldwide. Businesses are unable to trade. Events are being cancelled. And people are dying. Is there a silver lining? Well, one that we hear a lot about is how the pandemic has benefited...
by Ryan Thorpe | Dec 3, 2020 | Recycling, Waste, Wood Waste
For a long time, we’ve been concerned about the volume of waste that ends up in landfill. That’s why in 2005 we set up a recycling plant in Manukau, Auckland. In this post, we explain how demolition timber can be recycled into brand-new products. Why recycle? At Pink...
by editor | Dec 17, 2019 | Levy, Waste
These days, most consumers prefer to buy experiences rather than material things. Doing so makes them happier, according to a recent survey. Well, this shift in consumer spending doesn’t seem to have reduced the amount of waste that ends up in New Zealand landfills,...
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 | Dec 12, 2018 | Waste
Xmas is just around the corner. And, soon most of us will be taking time off to enjoy a (hopefully) hot summer with family and friends. As well as fun and relaxation, the Xmas break also offers an opportunity to tidy up around the house. So, for our final post of the...
