Right to Repair Bill
If Aotearoa is going to have an economy that competes with the rest of the developed world, we have to make transformational change. For some, that sentence might evoke feelings…
Aotearoa’s recycling standardisation – what does it mean for you?
On 1st February 2024, New Zealand’s new recycling standards came into effect, which means kiwis are now following the same guidelines for which items can and can’t go into their…
Conscious Gifting: A Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide
Somehow it’s already that time of year again - there’s Santa-themed chocolate in the supermarkets, retail stores are blasting Christmas carols, and advertisements are popping up everywhere to encourage us…
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…
Reframing ‘waste’
In late March, the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) released its new Waste Strategy, which sets Aotearoa’s direction on waste for the next three decades. As you can imagine, the…
An Introduction to Sustainability Reporting
It’s that time of year when financial reporting is front of mind for many organisations, but what about reporting on environmental, social, and economic impacts? Whether we call it a…
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…
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…