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Caltex launches specialised diesel fuel

8 Mar 13 - As legislative requirements for emission standards in heavy transport tighten, Chevron NZ has announced the launch of Caltex with Go Clear, a specialised diesel exhaust fluid required for SCR technology found onboard new trucks, tractors and buses.

Forest safety record could hurt industry

22 Feb 13 - New Zealand's forest exports are being put risk as the industry continues to drag the chain on a key aspect of its certification, a union for workers in the wood industries says.

Law firm smashes emissions targets

22 Feb 13 - Intellectual property law firm James & Wells has has almost halved greenhouse gas emissions in a year.

Seafood industry passes good practice test

22 Feb 13 - The New Zealand seafood industry has received formal recognition of what the Seafood Industry Council says are strenuous efforts to achieve high standards of environmental good practice.

Millions back farming sustainability

22 Feb 13 - New Zealand’s agricultural sector says it is collaborating with government in a multi-million dollar nationwide programme to ensure a sustainable future for pastoral industries.

Retailer gives away a healthy $125,000

18 Jan 13 - Golden Bay natural health and skincare online retailer HealthPost has donated $125,000 to charities chosen by their customers over the past two years.

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Forecourts do their bit for rubbish

23 Nov 12 - Waste recycling is about to arrive on BP forecourts.

Fashion show with an ethical edge

2 Nov 12 - New Zealand’s first Ethical Fashion Show will be held on the catwalk at the Sustainable City Showcase at The Cloud this month.

E-shopping works, says mail order firm

2 Nov 12 - A Nelson-based mail order success story is speaking out on e-shopping as a positive force for the environment.

Philips to light up energy house

12 Oct 12 - Philips is to supply the LED lighting Auckland's Zero Energy house project.

Hobsonville green homes sell well

21 Sep 12 - New homes with Homestar green building ratings are proving popular with buyers, if the experience at Hobsonville Point is anything to go by.

Air NZ green team spreads wings

14 Sep 12 - Volunteers from Air New Zealand’s Green Team are rolling up their sleeves for conservation by helping with restoration projects across the country this weekend.

Tauranga gets its glass sorted

7 Sep 12 - A new glass-sorting facility opened in Tauranga is expected to divert about 3000 tonnes of glass a year going into landfills.

Lakes eco home wins galaxy of stars

31 Aug 12 - Queenstown company Rilean Construction has achieved Queenstown Lakes’ first six-star Homestar rating for an eco-friendly evolution series home.

Canon offers cash for good ideas

27 Jul 12 - Canon New Zealand is offering $15,000 worth of product grants to support worthwhile environmental initiatives undertaken by a range of organisations around the country.

Plastics recovery sets record high

20 Jul 12 - The Agrecovery Rural Recycling programme has experienced unprecedented growth over the past two years, with collection of waste plastics reaching record levels, organisers say.

Rio reception pleases NZ tech company

29 Jun 12 - New Zealand information technology company Ecoportal says it made an impression at Rio.

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