ABOUT US
At Nonstop Solutions, we’re committed to leading the transition toward a circular economy and fostering sustainable practises for the future of our planet.
When you experience the dynamic energy of Nonstop Solutions, you’ll quickly see that nothing is out of reach. We’re out to change the way that waste is perceived. Our team is fuelled by a passion for sustainability and driven to make a real difference.
At Nonstop, it’s all about the journey, and we believe everyone can take that next step to be 1% better.
What’s your next step?
Our mission
Lead the transition toward a circular economy, guiding society toward sustainable solutions to safeguard the environment for future generations.
As a purpose-led enterprise, we are committed to forging a future that ensures safety, sustainability and the preservation of nature for generations to come.
Our Story
What we now know as Nonstop Solutions started off as a group of passionate individuals who were willing to volunteer their time to minimise event waste. Vanessa Rushton, along with Hannah Macintosh , Renee Rushton and James Coyle, joined forces to tackle the waste issues at Newtown Festival in 2012. Each year they increased their efforts and progress, bringing in more people to help - in particular operations lead Ben Phillips, going on to win awards for their work.
Over time, as awareness of the benefits of their services grew, Vanessa, Sheldon Levet, Stephanie Page and Karina McCallum founded Wellington Waste Managers (WWM) in 2018. Societal issues with waste production were becoming more apparent and topical, with a growing demand from audiences for greener events. A dedicated solution was needed to address the magnitude of waste going to landfill from events. After the first summer season Karina Mcallum took over as Operations Manager, and grew the operations team. From 2018 to 2021, WWM worked with events like Newtown Festival, CubaDupa and Round the Bays, diverting a total of 16,252kg and averaging a diversion rate of 72%.
Karina McCallum and Sophie Brooker met in 2019, each coming to this mahi via different paths, but united by a shared vision: to make sustainable waste management accessible, impactful, and community-driven. Recognising the need for an expansion of this work, they founded Nonstop Solutions in 2021 with a renewed mission and expanded focus. Nonstop Solutions set out to redefine waste management for events and venues across Aotearoa, championing innovative, sustainable practices every step of the way.
