The Zero Waste Way

The Zero Waste Way provides information to assist people in reducing their household waste. Read about us: TheZeroWasteWay.co.nz #ZeroWaste #ZeroWasteNZ

The Rubbish Trip is a zero waste roadshow offering free presentations across New Zealand. I was so excited to see Hannah and Liam present one of their workshops tonight. There's another workshop tomorrow: The ReMakery 3 Woods Road Whangarei 6pm - 8pm #ZeroWaste #Inspiration

I've been absent from Social Media for a while now. I decided it was time for Less Talk, More Action. So, I've been behind the scenes working on creating change. Supermarkets are now accepting BYO Containers!!! bit.ly/BYOContainers-Stuff #ZeroWaste #PackageFree #BYOContainer

Lorella Doherty is collecting 10,000 cigarette butts in 10 days. Most butts are made from plastic. Cigarette Recycling is available through @TerraCycle in some places. But not in NZ. Article: bit.ly/CigaretteButts-Stuff Recycling: youtu.be/7VxMwKETtUg #ZeroWaste #BeATidyKiwi

A Plastic Tide. Another visual reminder of how our throw away society causes so much damage to the environment. It's up to us to make better choices. Watch: youtu.be/D35YnZ7_WxM #ZeroWaste #Inspiration #SayNoToPlastic

Icecream from @HaagenDazs_US available from @LoopStore_US. Comes in a reusable stainless steel container. Delivered straight to your door and empties are picked up for reuse. Can't wait to see something like this in New Zealand. #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy #ReduceReuseRecycle

Laundry Liquid. I don't usually accept freebies. However, when I can get a 5 Litre of @ecostore Laundry Liquid using my Air New Zealand Airpoints - @FlyAirNZ then that's one of the freebies that I find hard to turn down. At least it's bulk and recyclable. #ZeroWaste #Freebies

Nature Body Jasmine and Bergamont Probiotic Deodorant from Putiputi Ra. I've tried a few other natural deodorants. This is the best deodorant I've used so far. Natural ingredients. Packaged in a cardboard tube. Made in New Zealand. #ZeroWaste #SayNoToPlastic

Almond Milk. 3 tbsp Almond Butter 3 cups Water 1 tbsp Maple Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/4 tsp Salt Alternatives: 1 cup Nuts (e.g Almonds or Cashews) Honey or 2-3 Dates Blend and strain through cheesecloth or a strainer. Store in the fridge. #ZeroWaste #Recipe #MakeYourOwn

Fresh Almond Butter. Straight from the machine at @BinInn Whangarei. #ZeroWaste #PackageFree

Share a Pair NZ collects pre-loved footwear and redistributes it to kids in need in Manawatu. #ZeroWaste #ReduceReuseRecycle

Coffee Cups are usually paper-based with a plastic lining. Typically not recyclable and end up in landfill. Most compostable cups need to be commercially composted. There are limited facilities in NZ. Take your own cup or have the coffee there. #ZeroWaste #ReduceReuseRecycle

Loop is a waste-free shopping platform. It provides products in reusable containers and eliminates disposable single-use packaging. Major brands have partnered with the scheme which will launch its first pilots in New York and Paris. @LoopStore_US #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy

I got this bike at the dump shop for $5. The seat was a bit ripped. But other than that it was in pretty good condition. It was fit for purpose, the price was a bargain and we rescued something from landfill at the same time. #ZeroWaste #ReduceReuseRecycle #SecondHand

The ReMakery is a hub for the community which focuses on keeping goods out of landfill. A place where you can learn to repair, upcycle and reduce waste. Opening 16 February 2019 in Whangarei. TheReMakery.org.nz #ZeroWaste #CommunityHub #ReduceReuseRecycle

Lilliput Library in Armstrong Avenue, Whangarei. It's the third one I've seen around here so far. #ZeroWaste #LilliputLibrary #LittleFreeLibrary

There's a range of different breakfast cereals to choose from at @BinInn Kamo: * Weetbix * Porridge * Muesli * Rice Pops * Cocoa Puffs And the best part is that there's no packaging. #ZeroWaste #PackageFree #SayNoToPlastic

Bella Vacca Jerseys Milk. Your first purchase of milk includes the cost of the glass bottle. When it's empty, return the bottle and swap it for a full one. You will only be charged for the refill of milk. Retailers: Instagram.com/p/BtNg5H3BKil #ZeroWaste #SayNoToPlastic

The Secret Life of Landfill. There's nothing like a documentary to bring things into perspective. We can all take small steps each day to reduce our waste. All it takes is two things. Decision + Action. Photo: BBC #ZeroWaste #Inspiration #ReduceReuseRecycle

Sushi. If you're not comfortable to take your own container then you can always sit down and eat it there. Onerahi Sushi now have cardboard containers available. It's the first Sushi Shop I've seen around town to introduce cardboard containers. #ZeroWaste #SayNoToPlastic

Hair Sampler from @ethiqueworld available at Eko Hub. I've been wanting to try these for ages after reading the reviews online. It's early days but I think these bars do live up to the hype. The only downside for me is the price. #ZeroWaste #SayNoToPlastic #GiveUpTheBottle