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Consultation on our second emissions reduction plan (ERP2) closes on 25 August 2024. This is a final call to make a submission. 📣
Submit your feedback here: consult.environment.govt.nz/…
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We have extended the consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2). Consultation now closes at 11:59 pm on 25 August 2024.
Submit your feedback: consult.environment.govt.nz/…
#CONSULTATION - Have your say on our second emissions reduction plan before 21 August.
Your feedback will inform the second emissions reduction plan, which will set out the actions we’ll take from 2026 – 2030 to meet our goals.
Make a submission here: bit.ly/3YrkJla
The Ministry for the Environment has released Measuring emissions: A guide for organisations, an updated tool to help organisations calculate their emissions.
Explore the latest Measuring emissions: A guide for organisations here: environment.govt.nz/news/new…
Public submissions on a Bill that aims to reduce the regulatory burden on key sectors, including farming, mining and other primary industries, opened yesterday and close on 30 June 2024.
Make a submission on the Bill: parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-…
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) is the key tool in the government’s climate change response to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Businesses must provide a New Zealand Unit (NZU) for every tonne of climate pollution they emit.
environment.govt.nz/what-gov…
Consultation is now open on the Government’s annual review of the New Zealand Emission Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) auction settings.
Find out more and have your say here: consult.environment.govt.nz/…
Rarely seen tītīpounamu spotted in Wellington 👀
Predator Free Ngaio spokesperson Judie Alison told Morning Report it showed the benefits of having every suburb in Wellington engaged in trapping.
Read the full article 🔗 bit.ly/4a3RiI9
📷:bit.ly/3w7ovVi
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Three months ago, kerbside recycling collections were standardised across Aotearoa New Zealand.
This means councils across the country now collect the same items.
For a refresher on how to #RecycleRight, visit: environment.govt.nz/what-you…
The 3rd edition of the Practical Guide to Trapping is here!
Grab a hard copy from your local DoC visitor centre or click the link to download it now: doc.govt.nz/globalassets/doc…
@docgovtnz @PredatorFreeNZ
#EnvironmentalReporting When land and ecosystems are healthy, they act as natural assets and infrastructure that support our economy, resilience to climate change impacts and health. 🌾
Today is the release of Our Land 2024. You can read it now here: environment.govt.nz/publicat…
Last month was the planet's hottest February on record, marking the ninth month in a row that global records have been exceeded. 🔥
Find out more: newshub.co.nz/home/world/202…
🍌 It’s #FoodWasteActionWeek 2024 🍌
Follow @LFHW_NZ to find tips on reducing food waste.
See more on the positive outcomes of reducing food waste and what the Government is doing here: environment.govt.nz/what-gov…
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One contaminated kerbside bin can contaminate a whole truck. ❌
Most kiwis can now recycle the same things from home. ✅
Find out how to #RecycleRight: environment.govt.nz/what-you…
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ALT [Image description] A street view of a kerbside recycling collection. There is lush green scenery in the area and you can see a recycling truck with a recycling sorter/collector standing on the back.
Swipe to find out the recycling do’s and dont’s ➡️
From 1 February what can go into council kerbside recycling is the same across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Help us spread the word! There are downloadable assets and resources available: environment.govt.nz/what-you…
Aotearoa’s carnivorous land snails are facing severe extinction threats 🐌😓
@docgovtnz has warned that 48 species of carnivorous land snails native to New Zealand are now under more threat due to climate change and increased predators.
Read more: dxcprod.doc.govt.nz/news/med…
Know your recycling numbers! 1️⃣2️⃣ and 5️⃣ Only plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 can be recycled from home.
If a plastic doesn’t have a number, it can’t be recycled at kerbside. It’s as easy as 1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣
Get up to date on how to #RecycleRight environment.govt.nz/what-you…
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Ever wondered what happens to your recycled plastic containers❔
Recycled plastic containers can be turned into new plastic products. ♻
Every time you #RecycleRight, you stop recyclables going to landfill.
Learn more: environment.govt.nz/what-you…
Submissions on the new Fast-Track Approvals Bill are open – have your say here: parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-…
Can I recycle this from home? Yes. ✅
Recycle your plastic containers numbered 1, 2 and 5 only.
If a plastic doesn’t have a number, it can’t be recycled from home.
Get up to date on how to #RecycleRight: environment.govt.nz/what-you…
