The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) is defined as "capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere and storing it away for decades to millennia". CO2 can be stored: On land - see the Yarra…
Sew Interesting – Wool
With sweater weather season upon us, there’s no better time to cosy up and dive into the world of wool. Wool is a natural fibre that comes from the fleece…
Desk set up (by Theo from Pexels)
How to: Work Sustainably From Home
Working from home can have considerable sustainability benefits: no commute means less vehicles on the road, which reduces emissions, traffic, and microplastics from tyre wear, and more people working from…
Rising tides, diminishing freshwater
A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to relocate to beautiful Waiheke Island. Upon moving here, I learned that all Waiheke homes are supplied water through individual rainwater…
Conscious Gifting
It’s that time of year again, when advertisements start popping up encouraging you to buy the new, most popular toy for your small ones or the latest nifty time-saving gadget…
Sew Interesting – Cotton
Cotton is one of the most widely grown crops in the world - in fact it represents nearly half of all the fibre used in the textile industry - however…
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Is the BioDown Jacket by Kathmandu a Positive Step Towards a Sustainable Fashion Industry or Greenwashing?
The initial shock factor Considering we work with dozens of fashion brands to navigate the transition to become a circular, regenerative, (and inclusive) business, we thought it was important that…
Modern Slavery and Worker Exploitation in New Zealand Aotearoa – Our Response.
A Response to the legislative response to Modern Slavery and Worker Exploitation in New Zealand.
The Recycling Plan Should Be Equitable and Designed For Our Zero-Carbon and Circular Future.
It was a much anticipated announcement for those of us who are working to solve New Zealand's inherited litter, pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) problems. The New Zealand Ministry for…
COP26 – What’s the buzz all about?
Below we shed some light on what we can hope to see at the end of November and why it's important.