A little inspiration for those of us that are doing our best to live sustainably, meet Ken and Anne Simpson.
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Here at Sustainability Trust we do our best to walk the talk and limit our carbon footprint. We’ve got five different bins in our kitchen, a worm farm, and electric bike, solar panels, insulation, energy-efficient heating and lighting, sustainable paper and napkins in our loos and are often seen tutting at each other for leaving lights on in empty rooms.
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We’re glued to our smartphones and there’s an app for just about everything these days – so why not use its power for good?
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Oh rats! There are so many reasons to control the little beasties, from the benefits of protecting our native birds, lizards, insects, and trees, to preventing vehicle and property damage (including ovens, electrical wiring, and pipes).
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We're very pleased to announce that Sustainability Trust has been recognised for its community impact in the national NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards.The Trust won the Airbnb Community Impact Award for its work supporting families to create healthier, more energy-efficient homes, helping schools and businesses to reduce their carbon footprints and empowering communities to live more sustainably.
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We help low-income families with housing-related health issues through our Warm Fuzzies Programme.
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Secondary school student Emma Wadsworth talks about why she volunteered for the Trust.
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Meet the Vanilau family, the smiling faces in most of Wellington Curtain Bank's promotional material.
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Plastic Free July may be done and dusted, but that doesn't mean you need to stop your efforts. We've got a guest post from Wellingtonians Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince, who for the last 18 months have been living without a rubbish bin, and even limit their recycling. These are the pair's tips on ridding yourself of plastic.
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This week's Home Tip is from a friend of the Trust, funeral director Fiona King. King is an advocate of natural burials and you can learn a bit more about her views by listening to her TedX Talk on YouTube.
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Watch a video of Samantha McAllister's story - she was able to get cheap insulation to improve her family's health.
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How To Curate A Sustainable Wardrobe On A Shoestring. 1) Think about how to make your garments work for you. 2) Rethink your definition of the 'wardrobe' 3) Shop the Well Made Clothes sale. 4) Choose versatile basics. 5) Don't rush into it.
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A Johnsonville mum is looking forward to a warmer winter after her landlord upgraded her rental home.
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The world’s first CarbonZero certified zoo is taking the next step to further reducing carbon emissions by installing 48 new solar panels.
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Another 520 Wellington families have warmer, healthier homes thanks to Sustainability Trust’s Curtain Bank. The Wellington Curtain Bank has provided free, fitted curtains to families around the region for the past six years.
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We’ve all heard the joke “Is your fridge running?....Well you’d better go and catch it!” but how many of you know if your fridge is running efficiently, or if it is costing you more than it should?
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In deprived areas of NZ, there is a strong link between poor housing quality and rheumatic fever, a disease that can cause swelling of the heart, joints, brain, and skin, and can lead to permanent heart damage, and premature death.
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It’s nothing new. Wellington flats can be cold, damp and miserable. Meet Lea who has just flown in from France. Hear her view on Wellington housing and her hacks on how to stay warm in an uninsulated flat.
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“The house is much warmer now... We don’t get sick so often, and everyone is sleeping much better,” Teokotai says.
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Our kids will be the beneficiaries of decisions we're making now and also the ones who will be the main saviours or polluters over the next century. So how do we guide our children to help ensure our planet's sustainability for future generations?
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