Auckland is growing at a massive rate. In fact, the way things are going, we could reach a population of two million in less than a decade. And, of course, with increased population, comes increased waste. Waste is … wasteful The more recyclable products consigned to...
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...
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...
The amount of waste Auckland creates is staggering — about 1.2 tonnes a year, according to the Auckland City Council. We are truly a consumer society. As stated in the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, by 2018, the Council aims to reduce domestic kerbside waste...
We operate 11 trucks at Pink Bins: nine gantry trucks and two, 8-wheeler hook trucks. And it’s important to us that our drivers are safe. After all, a heavy truck can do plenty of damage. Safety has long been integral to our business. For some reason, though, not all...
Health and safety has been the news lately. And for this we can thank Workplace Relations Minister, Michael Woodhouse. Apparently he reckons – golf and worm farming is highly dangerous. What about mining? What about waste disposal? Well, our industry of waste...
