Sustainability Trust chief executive Philip Squire is one of four inspiring people to be shortlisted for the Vector Energy Leadership Award in this year's EECA Awards.
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A little inspiration for those of us that are doing our best to live sustainably, meet Ken and Anne Simpson.
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Electricity prices have increased 70% over the last 20 years and that’s accounting for inflation. So what can you do about it? Here's some help to understand what makes up your bill, then how to reduce it.
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What makes a good heater? Ultimately, a heater needs to deliver warmth to where you sit or sleep, but there is plenty of science and technology behind how they work that can be confusing.
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Here at Sustainability Trust we do our best to walk the talk and limit our carbon footprint. We’ve got five different bins in our kitchen, a worm farm, and electric bike, solar panels, insulation, energy-efficient heating and lighting, sustainable paper and napkins in our loos and are often seen tutting at each other for leaving lights on in empty rooms.
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We’re glued to our smartphones and there’s an app for just about everything these days – so why not use its power for good?
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Oh rats! There are so many reasons to control the little beasties, from the benefits of protecting our native birds, lizards, insects, and trees, to preventing vehicle and property damage (including ovens, electrical wiring, and pipes).
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We're very pleased to announce that Sustainability Trust has been recognised for its community impact in the national NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards.The Trust won the Airbnb Community Impact Award for its work supporting families to create healthier, more energy-efficient homes, helping schools and businesses to reduce their carbon footprints and empowering communities to live more sustainably.
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We help low-income families with housing-related health issues through our Warm Fuzzies Programme.
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Secondary school student Emma Wadsworth talks about why she volunteered for the Trust.
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Meet the Vanilau family, the smiling faces in most of Wellington Curtain Bank's promotional material.
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Plastic Free July may be done and dusted, but that doesn't mean you need to stop your efforts. We've got a guest post from Wellingtonians Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince, who for the last 18 months have been living without a rubbish bin, and even limit their recycling. These are the pair's tips on ridding yourself of plastic.
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This week's Home Tip is from a friend of the Trust, funeral director Fiona King. King is an advocate of natural burials and you can learn a bit more about her views by listening to her TedX Talk on YouTube.
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Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act came into effect today and set a new standard for insulation in rental properties. It’s good news for tenants and landlords in establishing baselines for a healthy home, and is a real sea change on energy efficiency. Sustainability Trust chief executive Philip Squire shares his views.
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The Government announced last week that the WarmUp NZ: Healthy Homes programme would be extended for the next two years – but with some major changes.
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Watch a video of Samantha McAllister's story - she was able to get cheap insulation to improve her family's health.
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How To Curate A Sustainable Wardrobe On A Shoestring. 1) Think about how to make your garments work for you. 2) Rethink your definition of the 'wardrobe' 3) Shop the Well Made Clothes sale. 4) Choose versatile basics. 5) Don't rush into it.
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The quality of the air inside your home can directly affect your health and, because we spend more time there, we’re more likely to be affected by pollutants inside our homes. Poor air quality can cause stuff like condensation, mildew, water stains on windows, swelling and rotting wood and bubbling and flaking of paint. It all brings down the quality of the air we breathe in our homes, contributing to respiratory conditions such as asthma.
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A Johnsonville mum is looking forward to a warmer winter after her landlord upgraded her rental home.
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Did you see our Home Energy Assessor, Jonny Parker, on Campbell Live? Jonny had 2 minutes to talk about some pretty important things, so here's a bit more on free and cheap things to make your home warmer and drier.
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