Christmas is fast approaching!

‘Tis the season for family, food, fun and also… overconsumption.

To alleviate some of my guilt about all the unnecessary waste the holidays bring I’ve challenged myself to give zero waste gifts. I’m opting to only give homemade gifts or things I’m certain the other person will use (what this actually means is I’m on a budget and planning on doing a lot of baking). I’ve also challenged myself to not use any wrapping paper this year to ensure my gifts are truly waste free.

Aotearoa is famous for its jaw dropping landscapes. Our plunging waterfalls, soaring peaks and serene lakes have gained worldwide acclaim and hiking has become a popular pastime for New Zealanders and tourists alike.

Over 2.57 billion beverages were consumed by New Zealanders in 2020/21, as reported by the Ministry for the Environment, with less than half of them being recovered for recycling. Gaining momentum for revival, a 'container return scheme' proposes one viable solution.

Wellington’s Recycling Centre has been here since 1972, and this year the Tip Shop, the capital’s treasure trove of preloved goods, celebrates 25 years. COO Sophie Brooker chatted to tip shop and recycling facility manager Shelali.

Personally, I am not immune to the good feeling of leaving behind a bag of clothes after doing a really good clearout of my wardrobe. But - is this weight just being shifted elsewhere?

We may be aware of the global harm plastic is causing to our environment, oceans and wildlife, but are we aware of just how much it affects humans?

The first year of Nonstop Solutions - Highs, Lows, Events and COVID

Are compostable coffee cups a marketing greenwash… or are they really a sustainable solution?

Last month Nonstop’s Jasmin took a visit to The Tiny Plastic Factory to sit down in their tiny plastic factory with founder Darcy.

Sometimes starting your sustainability journey can just seem overwhelming. How do I know where to start? How can I sift through all of the greenwashing? And sometimes once you have started, it can feel like you are falling down the rabbit hole or pushing a boulder uphill.

While many zero waste practices are important, they focus on the bottom half of the waste hierarchy, with the primary goal of recovering resources before toxic substances enter landfills or the environment. A circular economy, however, focuses on the top of the hierarchy where systems are redesigned to eliminate waste.

What does the new NZ COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) mean for events? The new NZ COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) comes into effect at 11.59pm on 2 December in New Zealand. Are you running, working at or planning on attending an event? Here's what you need to know.

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