Our Sustainable Workplace team has summarised the key points from the latest IPCC report and what it means for urban cities specifically. Find out what key challenges and priorities for government are:
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10 intentions to replace resolutions in 2022
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Christmas is all about fun, food, and bringing people together. None of these things are inherently wasteful and we reckon a little bit of mindfulness goes a long way over the holiday season. Check out our guide on how to have a sustainable Christmas in the workplace.
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In the week after Christmas, we send 50,000 extra tonnes of waste to landfills which, if stacked up in a tower, would stretch 105 times higher than the Sky Tower. It’s not a good look for our country and it is avoidable. Check out our Very Merry Gift Guide for neat ideas to take you into a low-waste Christmas season.
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Anna a yo-pro, and her two cats Dino and Suzi live in an adorable 1-bedroom 50 sqm ‘sixties standout’ studio apartment with sweeping views over Wellington City. She booked in for a free Wellington Home Energy Saver assessment to see how she could improve her home. Check out what she did next.
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Around 1.2 million New Zealand houses have suspended timber underfloors. Learn how installing a ground vapour barrier kit could help you.
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There’s no denying that this is the decade of urgency for the climate and our planet. With COP26 running from 31 October to 12 November 2021, there has never been a better time for you to act.
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Check out what happened when we joined forces with our friends at Hopper- Refill to deliver our first-ever joint repair cafe.
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A hygrometer is a small, inexpensive device that measures temperature and the amount of moisture in the air in your home. Use a hygrometer in different rooms and find out where you might need to address dampness issues.
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We believe that Wellington should start working towards a zero-waste vision. This is why we put forward recommendations to Wellington City Council on their strategic waste review and proposed residual disposal treatment options.
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We are proud to announce that we are a service provider for the new Warmer Kiwi Homes programme in the Wellington region. This government-funded programme provides subsidies to make it easier for low-income households in New Zealand to afford insulation.
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We have always been passionate about our staff’s wellbeing, and we also recognise the important intersection between wellness and environmental sustainability. This is why we embarked on a month-long wellness challenge, centred on Te Whare Tapa Whā - a Māori health model that describes wellbeing, or hauora, as a whare with four walls.
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Greenwashing is a marketing ploy companies use to make their products sound more environmentally friendly than they are. Their claims are often exaggerated, misleading and not backed up by evidence. Greenwashing is dangerous, sophisticated and far more common than you think. Learn how you can spot it.
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Wellington City Council has advised us that they plan to stop accepting compostable cups at Capital Compost. Before you jump to conclusions, you should know that this is not their fault.
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Heaters, heating heat - understanding how heat is transferred will help you choose the right heating for your home.
In this post, we’ll run you through what to look for, what to look out for and (hopefully) we will be able to help you find the best heater for your home.
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Did you miss out on our ‘Make your bed and grow in it’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
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A simple, DIY raised garden bed will help you grow plenty of cheap food with zero food miles. Raised garden beds are good for your plants, good for you, and are good fun to make.
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Did you make a submission to the Climate Change Commission? We did. Keep reading to see what is important to us and what we had to say
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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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Condensation happens when water vapour becomes liquid. Condensation on your windows means that moisture is trapped inside your home. Learn how you can keep condensation under control in your home.
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