Get inspired Read and watch stories from people in your community on their waste reduction journey.

Child eating

July 19, 2019

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Rebecca’s journey to shop smarter and create less waste

Rebecca is a busy Event Manager, a wife, and a mum. Her goal is to “reduce waste as much as...

Cleaning products on tea towel

July 19, 2019

Research your products and do what works for you

One of Denises' dresses

Tackling fast fashion with inspiration from an older generation

July 19, 2019

Jo's son cutting vegetables

July 16, 2019

Jo’s steps to living with less waste

Colourful oothbrushes

July 16, 2019

“Every toothbrush ever made, still exists”

Reuse jars for storage

July 16, 2019

Re-use and repurpose – finding ways to extend an item’s lifespan

Reusable nappies

Teaching waste reduction by example

July 16, 2019

Containers and bread in a bag

July 16, 2019

Waste is forever. Find ways for things to have another life.

Reuse plastic containers in the garden

July 16, 2019

Lisa’s low cost ways to reduce waste

Sarah Jordan outside Naenae library

July 10, 2019

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Sarah’s waste reduction journey

Sarah is a librarian at Hutt City Libraries. When hearing about environmental issues such as the...