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I've found 23
groups in the 'Recycling & Wastes'
category
A Green Sweep
Operate recycling/waste minimisation contracts with local bodies--use funds on environmental projects which include in the past: recycling survey on Banks Peninsula, building community enterprise in Wairewa, experimenting with waste reuse enterprises in East Otago/Dunedin. [ Otago ]
Action for Environment
A for E
We work with community groups on local and national environment and conservation issues. We help individuals to conduct cases before local authority agencies, make submissions to local and central government. We are active in heritage preservation and are advocates for the environment. [ Nationally ]
Auckland Environmental Business Network
AEBN
The Auckland Environmental Business Network (AEBN) is a non-profit incorporated society and network for Auckland and Northland Businesses. Our mission is to assist its members on the journey to environmental improvement principally through information, development of new best practice, seminars & workshops, promotional opportunities and advice. Check out the member list for consultants who can help with environmental or sustainability advice. [ Auckland ]
Coconut Free Press
CFP
Coconut Free Press highlights environmental issues in the South Pacific region [ Auckland ]
Composting for Shore
A hands on facility that teaches people how to set up and manage a compost bin and a worm farm. Also has free demonstrations of the different compost and worm bins available on the market. Large stock of compost bins, worms bins, Potato Pak products, cotton shopping bags and books for sale. [ Auckland ]
Dunedin Environment Centre Trust
DEC
We provide community organic gardens, the bycycle library, community recycling, organic seed exchange, community conservation nursery, environmental education, text and journal library and WWOOF agency. [ Otago ]
Earth Education Tumanako
EET
Our Kaupapa (purpose) is to "Cultivate Education and Employment - Nurturing the Growth of a Creative and Sustainable Community"
We achieve this by initiating and sponsoring suitable projects within the community (currently focused in Waitara, Taranaki). Projects for 2002 include: Organic Food Co-op, Community Garden, Short Film Competition and Festival, Zero Waste, Growing Green Fingers, Workshop Series (Tile making, Paper making etc. [ Taranaki ]
Eco Action Network Inc.
Eco Action Network (Incorporated) has been working for the enhancement and protection of the natural environment in the Wakatipu area around Queenstown.
Since 1998 we have been doing significant wilding pines control work and have also been involved in re-establishing native flora in the area. We also set up a sub committee,-the Remarkable Wastebusters, to work towards establishing a culture of Waste Minimisation in the QLDC Territory. Give us a call to find out more. Alan Preston 03 442 7517. [ Otago ]
Eco-City Tauranga
Eco-City Tauranga is an Inc. Society working to providing ecological and environmental information and action, and in pursuit of a sustainable future in NZ [ Bay of Plenty ]
EzyPC
Our main objective is to reduce or eliminate electronic components going into landfill we achieve this through Computer re-use and our electronic waste management systems. We are an innovative force behind electronic recycling [ Canterbury ]
Far North Environment Centre
The Far North Environment Centre networks with local groups and schools, co-ordinates an environmental education group and run Slash Trash education in the Far North. We have a public office open 2 days a week. [ Northland ]
Freecycle
An online community devoted to keeping good things out of landfills. Members donate unwanted items to each other, rather than throwing them away. [ Nationally ]
Golden Bay Community Organic Gardens
GBCOG
Education through demonstration of organic growing and permaculture development. local supplier of organic produce and products. Also a community facility with garden allotments, Steiner playgroup, meeting rooms, resource library , GB Seed Exchange and seasonal festivals [ Nelson ]
Molten Media Trust Computer Recycling
We provide recycling services for computer and electronic waste. Restored computer parts and system are sold NZ wide under warranty. Certified environmental destruction services. NiCad / Lithium battery recycling collection agents. [ Canterbury ]
Nelson Environment Centre
NEC
The Nelson Environment Centre works proactively within the Nelson region to promote environmental awareness and facilitate environmentally sustainable initiatives. [ Nelson ]
New Zealand Plastic Recycling Ltd
N.Z.P.R
We recycle all forms of plastics from expanded Polystyrene to shrink wrap and all types of hard plastics. [ Nationally ]
No Plastic Bags in New Zealand
A grass roots action grouped dedicated to a New Zealand free fro plastic bags. [ Nationally ]
Remarkable Wastebusters
Founded in January 2000 to promote a culture of waste minimisation in the Wakatipu area (based in Queenstown). We were originally a sub-committee of the Eco Action Network Inc. based in Queenstown, but are currently applying for Incorporation as a seperate Society. [ Otago ]
Reusable
Waste Exchange
Reusable is New Zealand's only nationwide, totally free and totally open (anyone can join) Waste Exchange Service
Through our Waste Exchange Service everyone can:
* Find alternatives to dumping unwanted materials at the landfill.
* Save on costs of disposal.
* Access re-usable materials at little to no cost.
* Advertise for materials or items you want or need.
* Find environmentally responsible business via our sponsor and advertising links.
* Meet like-minded people and share your views and idea's on environmental issues via our live chat room and forum page. [ Nationally ]
Sustainable Cities Trust
SCT
We are an independent agency of integity that advocates, catalyses and brokers sustainable development solutions. We have a portfolio of projects including work on applied research and development for sustainability, and the engagement of young people for new energy towards transforming communities. [ Canterbury ]
Trees for Canterbury
TFC
Trees for Canterbury (a project of the Green Effect Trust) has 3 main aims. Employ, Educate, Regenerate. We work with disadvantaged people in our community installing a sense of self worth, developing communication and and assisting into paid employment where possible. We talk to schools and other community groups,(garden clubs, scouts, church groups etc) about what we do and why we do it, passing on the environmental message. We also grow, plant and donate through different schemes over 40,000 native plants per year. Many are for revegetation projects while some go to beautification and educational groups. We sell plants to the public as a means of funding our operation. [ Canterbury ]
VEGANZ: The Vegan Society of New Zealand
VEGANZ
Promotes veganism, vegetarianism, animal rights and environmentally sustainable lifestyles throughout NZ.
Supports other groups with similar aims. [ Auckland ]
Zero Waste New Zealand
ZWNZ
Waste Minimisation consultancy.
Let us help you or your business to minimise waste (solid waste, energy/water usage) and $$ used for 'waste' management!
Our service is not just make some general suggestions and produce a report - we conduct the suggestions, with your approval, to make your business more sustainable.
You will be amazed just how much resources and $$ can be saved from your waste bin!
Zero Waste New Zealand was established to encourage and motivate all sectors of New Zealand society to work towards Zero Waste. [ Nationally ]
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