Plastic waste is a real problem. But don't worry, we've got you covered (obviously, not in plastic).
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Every day for the past ten years, an eclectic mix of thoughtful committed individuals have come together to help make curtains for vulnerable families in need. This equals about $70,000 worth of time donated to keeping others warm, each year. Meet some of the volunteers that make up the Wellington Curtain Bank.
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Recycling the right way certainly has its challenges, especially when it comes to contamination. In this post, we will explain what contamination is and what you can do to keep it out of your recycling.
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Passionate about the world we live in, we have written to government ministers to encourage them to invest in solutions that create better housing and a low carbon, climate-resilient and inclusive economy for everyone
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Did you miss out on our ‘Conscious Consumerism’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
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Did you miss out on our ‘Litterless Lunches and Food Waste’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
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Did you miss out on our ‘Growing in your community ’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
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For some of us, the shift to Level 3 will mean a return to our places of work. Many of us, however, will continue to work from home for the foreseeable future. Here are some tips that have helped us and will hopefully help you!
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Did you miss out on our ‘Composting at Home’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
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As many businesses move back into action under Level 3 it is important to ask ourselves, do we need Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to stay safe, and if we do can we use reusable options.
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Did you miss out on our ‘Grow Food Now’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
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Did you miss out on our ‘Make your bed and grow in it’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
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A simple, DIY raised garden bed will help you grow plenty of cheap food with zero food miles. Raised garden beds are good for your plants, good for you, and are good fun to make.
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DIY pallet planter boxes are all the rage. If you have some pallets lying around on your property, turn them into Pallet Planters, make use of them and add a unique look to your yard or garden. Follow this guide and make your very own.
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Check out our easy-to-follow DIY guide to composting. You can make perfect compost with the waste you already produce and a few simple composting principles.
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Learn how to make your very own worm farm, and convert your organic waste into fresh useful compost with an easy method you can do at home.
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With more time at home, lockdown can be a time to observe our food waste habits and make some small changes to waste less and save more. Check out our top tips on how to manage food waste in your bubble.
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With recycling collection in Wellington on hold due to COVID-19, many of us are stockpiling for the time when it can be collected again. In the meantime, here are some creative ways you can reuse your recycling.
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We love chocolate as much as the next person, but that little calorie coated chocolate treat has the potential to destroy much more than our diets. Check out our post on how to have a more environmentally friendly Easter.
We’ve just installed the first AC Thundergrid EV charger in Wellington CBD. Learn how you can charge up your car and support the amazing work of the Wellington Curtain Bank at the same time.
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