Dust mites love to live in our bedding, rugs and carpets and mould thrives in the cold, damp air of winter. Both dust and mould can trigger allergic reactions associated with asthma, which sadly now affects 1 in 4 people in NZ.
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Earlier this month there was some great news for housing in New Zealand – the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill was passed into law. We now have clear national policy direction for the delivery of healthy rental housing, and landlords will need to comply with these new standards when offering properties for rent.
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Did you know that there has been a 24 per cent rise in New Zealand’s greenhouse emissions since 1990, and that road transport makes up a big part of that increase? It's time we talked about how you're getting from A to B.
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Heating is confusing. Heaters and heat pumps come in different sizes, have different functions, and have different heat outputs. Let our inhouse home energy expert translate what the do.
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Whether your team won or not, we’ve got a new government that’s going to make some changes. Our chief executive Philip Squire reflects on what that might mean for our work in the environment, healthy housing and social equity.
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People have always shared possessions, and new technology is giving us lots of new ways to organise how we share. From cars, to toys, to skills, strangers are cooperatively reinventing the ‘sharing economy’.
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The oceans are awash with plastic, the recycling market struggles to keep up, and manufacturers produce more packaging than ever. But we have the power to stem the flow! Here’s some inspiration and ideas for concerned consumers.
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Warmer months mean ice cream, deck time and sunshine. Would you like some more money to play with too? Follow these tips to reduce your energy bills this summer.
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With a clear election result a couple of weeks away, we don’t yet know what the next government will be doing for environment. So it seems a good time to talk about ways you can do your bit to care for your environment right now – regardless of who ends up in power.
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Sustainability Trust and the Electricity Retailers’ Association of New Zealand (ERANZ) are partnering to deliver Access to Electricity — a project to help low-income households have better access to warm, dry homes.
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More than 97% of households in New Zealand have access to kerbside or drop-off recycling – as a result, recycling of packaging has doubled in the last decade.
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Heat pump? Put a jumper on! Insulation? Nah, too expensive. Subsidies? Yeah nah probably not eligible. Cassia on some of those winter myths...
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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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