Articles tagged with Recycling
New Nationwide Rural Recycling Scheme to Boost Farm Plastics Recovery from 2027
2 hours ago | 31 viewsThe Government is launching a nationwide Rural Recycling Scheme from March 2027 to improve the recovery and recycling of farm plastics through a regulated, industry-designed take-back system managed by the Agrecovery Foundation. This new scheme will replace current voluntary programs, expand the network of collection sites, and require producers to contribute fees to support free recycling services for farmers and other sectors using agrichemicals and farm plastics. The initiative aims to reduce landfill waste and provide a simple, accessible recycling solution, with existing voluntary schemes continuing until the new system begins.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Government Rural Recycling Scheme Agrecovery Foundation farm plastics agrichemical containers Plasback recycling farmersWaste Minimisation Fund Boosts Concrete Recycling in Bay of Plenty and Canterbury
2 months ago | 526 viewsEnvirocon has received nearly $700,000 from New Zealand's Waste Minimisation Fund to process an additional 38,000 tonnes of construction and demolition concrete waste annually in Bay of Plenty and Canterbury. This funding supports increased recycling efforts, reducing landfill volumes, which are significantly contributed to by construction waste making up about 70% of landfill material. The project aligns with the Fund’s goal to enhance reuse, recovery, and recycling, building on Envirocon’s previous infrastructure developments supported by the Fund since 2015.
Tags: Waste Minimisation Fund Nicola Grigg Envirocon concrete recycling construction waste demolition waste Tauranga Christchurch Waste Minimisation Act 2008 New ZealandWaihi Recycling Station Upgrade to Cut Landfill Waste and Boost Recycling by 2028
3 months ago | 603 viewsThe Waihi Recycling Transfer Station will be upgraded with nearly $1.08 million in funding to reduce landfill waste and boost recycling capacity, including a new construction and demolition waste sorting area. Once completed in 2028, the upgrade will divert about 3,400 tonnes of materials annually from landfill, increase recyclables and glass processing by 20-40%, and enable green waste mulching for local reuse. This project exemplifies government efforts to reduce emissions, improve waste management, and support climate goals in the Hauraki and Western Bay of Plenty regions.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Simon Watts Waihi Recycling Transfer Station Hauraki District Council Waste Minimisation Fund landfill reduction recycling capacity climate change green waste emissions reduction planNew Zealand Launches National Rural Recycling Scheme for Farm Plastics and Agrichemicals
9 months ago | 860 viewsNew Zealand’s Government has approved regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme that consolidates existing agrichemical and farm plastics programs into a single, free-to-use system to support sustainable farming and environmental protection. This industry-led initiative establishes a consistent product stewardship framework, encouraging shared responsibility among producers, sellers, and users to reduce waste and environmental impact while improving productivity. The scheme also extends benefits beyond farming, providing national take-back services for forestry, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and local authorities, promoting safer and cleaner rural communities.
Tags: Penny Simmonds New Zealand Agrecovery Plasback Ministry for the Environment Waste Minimisation Act farmers growers Environment Minister rural recycling scheme