Have you ever walked through the city feeling the heat radiate off of the dark asphalt under your feet? The uncomfortable lack of shade making you wish you had brought a water bottle? If so, then you’ve experienced something called the Urban Heat Island effect.
Read MoreReducing food waste is an easy way to be more sustainable while saving a boat load of money! Here are our ten top tips to help you cut food waste in your household.
Read MoreIt can be daunting to know where to start with making your home healthier. While there’s no one size fits all approach, the following is a handy general guide on where to begin.
Read MoreWith Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and Boxing Day on our horizon, we've compiled our top tips for staying conscious, mindful and sustainable while consuming.
Read MoreFrom installing a public charger to now installing domestic chargers, we have learned some valuable EV charger lessons that we’re keen to share.
Read MoreThere's plenty of reasons to feel anxious about climate change, but what about the reasons to stay hopeful? Here are three key takeaways for hope and action from the Climate Change & Business Conference.
Read MoreBatteries, hybrids, emissions, charging, parking- there’s lots to consider when thinking about buying or using an electric vehicle (EV). Here we answer some frequently asked questions to demystify some common concerns.
Read MoreA key contributor to air pollution in winter is wood burning. Read all about the issue, how to get a low-smoke clean burn, and what heating alternatives are better for the people and planet.
Read MoreHere at the Trust, we need no excuse for a morning tea. With Plastic Free July upon us, we thought we’d take it to the next level.
Read MoreWorking with a thin stretched budget and even less energy? Here are some small but mighty lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your footprint while also saving time and money.
Read MoreLast month we co-hosted the inaugural Sustainability Expo at Parliament, which showcased the groups doing great things locally, nationally and internationally in the zero waste, low carbon, circular economy space.
Read MoreCheck out what happens at our collaborative, social, and super sustainable repair cafés at Hopper Refill.
Read MoreWe're celebrating National Volunteer Week Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu 2022! We'll be spotlighting some legendary people and hearing their reasons for volunteering with us.
Read MoreHow do cost, efficiency and effectiveness relate to one another with electric plug-in heaters? We’re here to explain.
Read MoreCheck out the magic of community, repair and reciprocity at our monthly Just Sew Repair Cafés.
Read MoreHow could Wellington City Council best work with individuals, organisations and communities to create a zero carbon, zero waste future for Wellington that protects and regenerates our environment?
Read MoreOur Well Homes team has joined up with Wellington City Mission to deliver ‘Boredom Buster’ packs to isolating families in the region!
Read MoreAotearoa has some of the best camping spots and tramping trails in the world- let’s keep it that way! Read on to see how you can enjoy our natural environment while also protecting it.
Read MoreMeet Hayley, our awesome 2021 student intern. Hayley joined us last year as part of her SDGs masters, where she was studying environmental sustainability and how we can mitigate and adapt to climate change. For Student Volunteer Week 2022, we’re profiling her about her upbringing, study, and journey with the trust.
Read MoreWe don’t like having to supply disposable plastic PPE but we need to do this to keep everyone safe. Read on to find out how we’re reusing and recycling our masks.
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