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...
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 | Sep 25, 2017 | Waste
So, you’re planning to hire a hardfill bin. To enable us to dispose of your hardfill safely and efficiently, there are some things to think about. What is hardfill? Just in case you’re not sure, we categorise hardfill as materials like concrete, soil, clay,...
