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recycling
Queenstown
June 27
'Disgrace' all glass going to landfill
All of Queenstown's glass ‘‘recycling'' is being sent to the town's Victoria Flats landfill. The Queenstown Lake District Council confirmed glass had not been recycled by contractor Fulton Hogan since March. ‘‘It's a huge disappointment'' environmental campaigner Rob Dickinson, of Queenstown Anti-Plastic Population and Sea Shepherd, said. ‘‘I've been telling everyone ‘why aren't we using glass' [instead of plastic], so for it to just go in landfill is a disgrace really.
Central Otago
September 5
Wastebusters blaze: 'This was our baby'
''I really believe something good can come out of the ashes ...'' Ruth McNamara said.
Dunedin
October 2
Waste-busting granny is city's new poster girl
A Dunedin woman who produces just half a chip packet-full of household waste a month is set to become the Dunedin City Council's poster girl for waste minimisation.
Dunedin
September 2
Mountain of plastic rises; so may rates
As a stockpile of the city's plastic waste grows ever bigger, the Dunedin City Council is being warned it may have to increase rates if returns from recycling do not improve.
Dunedin
August 7
Plastic stockpiled as Chinese stall
A plastic mountain is growing in Dunedin after a recycling crackdown in China.
Dunedin
August 6
Case of bin there do that
A Dunedin apartment-dweller's calls for more recycling services in inner-city areas could soon be answered by the Dunedin City Council.
Queenstown
June 19
Recycling complaint supported
A Wanaka Wastebusters complaint about recycling claims made by New Zealand drinks manufacturer Charlie's has been upheld by the Commerce Commission.
Opinion
March 6
Creating a better world is down to us all
Mara Lopez pleads for much more recycling in ''beautiful'' Queenstown.
Queenstown
October 28
Five years of recycling celebrated
Keen recyclers from Wakatipu schools witnessed what happens to the bottles and newspapers they recycle during a five-year anniversary tour of the Wakatipu Recycling Centre on Thursday.
Dunedin
October 23
'It's a Karma Thing' recycling bid
The new Love NZ recycling initiative, "It's a Karma Thing", has been launched by Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull.
Dunedin
October 3
Free TV recycling scheme on way
A free national recycling scheme is to be rolled out to help prevent television sets being dumped in landfills.
Queenstown
October 2
Waste efforts pay off
A waste management initiative at Coronet Peak, prompted by staff feedback, has seen a significant increase in recycling at the ski area.
Queenstown
August 23
Glass mountain encourages rethink
Changes to Queenstown's glass-recycling systems are being considered to eliminate contamination and prevent a 4100 tonne backlog of unprocessed glass from getting any bigger.
Queenstown
July 17
Businesses and Queenstown Lakes council to support Paper4trees recycling initiative
Two businesses have joined forces with the Queenstown Lakes District Council to support the "Paper4trees" initiative in the region, which educates children about recycling and gives them a chance to exchange their recycling for native trees.
South Otago
June 5
Recyclable arts event
Entries for the Black Gold Kai Club Matariki Recyclable Arts Competition close on Friday.
Queenstown
May 4
Recyclers have options: drinks manufacturer
Recycle Wanaka Wastebusters has sent more than 1200 Charlie's Honest Water Eco-Bottles to the drinks manufacturer because it cannot recycle the plastic material they are made from.
Dunedin
April 22
Recycling facility formally opened
Dunedin's recycling culture has come a long way in a short time, helped by the city's multimillion-dollar Green Island recycling plant, Mayor Dave Cull says.
Queenstown
March 25
E-waste trial extended; awareness needed
The six-month trial of the electronic waste depot at Frankton Refuse Station has been extended by another six month, coinciding with a push for greater public awareness of the service.
Dunedin
March 16
Recycling stations a success
A national recycling initiative launched in Dunedin ahead of last year's Rugby World Cup has proved a hit, and could even be expanded.
Queenstown
February 21
New recycling crates being delivered
About 5500 households in Wanaka and surrounds will receive a new recycling crate this week as recycling contractor Smart Environmental Limited prepares to launch its service in the area from March 5.
Dunedin
January 20
DCC worker jabbed by dumped needle
A worker at Dunedin's recycling plant is facing a nervous six-month wait for blood test results after being pricked by a discarded syringe.
Editorial
January 13
Rubbishing Dunedin's recycling
The story of Dunedin's latest foray into city recycling makes dismal reading.
Queenstown
January 12
E-cycling not catching on
The largest toxic waste problem of the 21st century is failing to be arrested by Queenstown residents, with increasing numbers of residents choosing to dump their old electronics in the landfill rather than pay recycling fees.
Central Otago
December 18
Glass recycling for more towns
Glass recycling facilities for smaller Central Otago towns are on the way, just in time for the holiday rush.
Queenstown
October 30
Wanaka recycling contract goes to Auckland-owned firm
Wanaka Wastebusters was dealt a serious blow by the Queenstown Lakes District Council yesterday, when the plug was pulled on its kerbside recycling contract in favour of Auckland-owned company Smart Environmental Ltd, which significantly undercut its competition.
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