Move to force retailers foot disposal bill

10 May 13 - Electronics retailers could be forced to build the cost of disposal into sale prices if Wellington local authorities have their way.

100% Pure faces test next week

10 May 13 - Challenges to New Zealand’s 100% Pure brand will be heard next week.

Businesses don’t get it, says green campaigner

3 May 13 - Most campaigns promoting the advantages of green business are failing to gain traction because they are preaching to the converted, says a commercial lawyer who has found a new vocation.

Aussies win $550,000 clean-up contract

26 Apr 13 - Australian company Transpacific Technical Services has won $550,000 of New Zealand Government money to get rid of hazardous waste from old electrical equipment.

Scheme gives new life to old carpets

26 Apr 13 - Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced a newly accredited product stewardship scheme for the reuse and recycling of carpet tiles.

We're good at recycling glass ... but not good enough

12 Apr 13 - New Zealanders are recycling nearly 70 per cent of their glass products.

Authority to look at 100% Pure claim

5 Apr 13 - The Advertising Standards Authority is to consider whether New Zealand’s 100% Pure claims are misleading.

Prospecting deal shocks watchdog

5 Apr 13 - Coromandel Watchdog says it is shocked that the Ministry of Conservation has granted access for prospecting on Schedule 4 land to mining companies in the Coromandel and in the Paparoa National Park.

Science world honours LanzaTech founder

28 Mar 13 - New Zealand scientist and bioenergy pioneer Dr Sean Simpson has been honoured twice this week.

Recycler gears up for the big TV dump

28 Mar 13 - Electronics recycling company RCN e-Cycle is ramping up its South Island presence in preparation for the switch-over to digital television.

Unfair to blame biodiesel, say critics

8 Mar 13 - Claims that Solid Energy’s diversification into biodiesel led to its dismal financial state are being dismissed by both the industry and the Green Party.

Steel mill, smelter top free credits list

1 Mar 13 - The Glenbrook steel mill and the Bluff aluminium smelter were the big winners in last year’s hand-out of free carbon credits to industrial emitters.

Buy local credits, urges businessman

23 Nov 12 - New Zealand businesses should be taking advantage of low international carbon prices to buy local units, says an Auckland businessman.

Villa Maria wins sustainability title

23 Nov 12 - Products ranging from raw petfood to biodegradable coffins have been recognised in this year’s sustainable business awards.

Why innovation is the key in tough times

23 Nov 12 - Innovation has become the key ingredient for business sustainability in the new “normal” financially constrained environment, says Ricoh New Zealand.

Invest in environment, Greens urge

9 Nov 12 - The New Zealand Superannuation Fund might have to consider climate change and other environmental issues in its investment decisions in future.

LanzaTech does the business in Malaysia

19 Oct 12 - New Zealand’s LanzaTech is working with Malaysia’s government-owned national oil company, Petronas, to convert carbon dioxide to sustainable chemicals.

Minister bound for green Korea

19 Oct 12 - Climate Change Minister Tim Groser is bound for South Korea, a country that is pegging its future on green growth.

Why businesses should get water-wise

5 Oct 12 - Water foot-printing is going to be as big as carbon foot-printing – and smart businesses are recognising that now, says Water New Zealand chief executive Murray Gibb.

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