Home | What is sustainability?

Living sustainably means living smarter. Through this site you’ll learn how to reduce your impact on the environment and save money.

Rubbish

Taking more care about
rubbish disposal is good for you and the environment. Up to two-thirds of
household rubbish can be reduced, reused or recycled. Reducing, reusing and
recycling lowers carbon emissions, saves energy and resources and cuts your
rubbish disposal costs.

focus on water image

In sink waste disposal units

The best option for getting rid of your food waste depends on the options available to you locally. There are arguments for and against the use of sink waste disposal units (sometimes referred to by the common brand name "InSinkErator").

Latest news

Sustainable living boost for the Far North

September 1, 2008

A new programme spearheaded by the Far North Environment Centre will give local households a boost to reduce their ecological footprint.

Something green is growing in Hawkes’ Bay

August 27, 2008

Nationwide campaign to highlight travel choices

August 27, 2008

More news

Upcoming events

Auckland Home Show

September 10, 2008

Wellington Home and Garden Show

September 19, 2008

eDay 2008

October 4, 2008

More events