by Tarryn Fabre | May 12, 2026 | General, Uncategorized, Waste
When a lithium-ion battery is crushed in a rubbish truck or at a Materials recovery Facility (MRF), it doesn’t just catch fire – it enters thermal runaway. Inside every lithium battery is a thin, fragile separator. When a truck’s compactor pierces or...
by Tarryn Fabre | May 5, 2026 | General, Uncategorized, Waste
For decades, LEGO bricks have been passed down from generation to generation, proving that “built to last” is part of their DNA, but in 2026, the iconic Danish brand is proving that being durable isn’t enough – they want to be sustainable too....
by Tarryn Fabre | Apr 28, 2026 | General, Uncategorized, Waste
We’ve all been there. Standing over the yellow wheelie bin, holding a plastic meat tray or a takeaway coffee cup, thinking: “Well, it’s plastic-ish, so it’s probably recyclable, right?” With a hopeful shrug, you toss it in, feeling like...
by Tarryn Fabre | Apr 21, 2026 | General, Uncategorized, Waste
If you’re noticed a new lime-green lid in your driveway or received a small plastic caddy at your front door, you’re witnessing a quiet revolution. From Auckland to Christchurch, Kiwi households are undergoing a massive transformation in waste management,...
by Tarryn Fabre | Apr 14, 2026 | General, Uncategorized, Waste
The numbers are clear, and they demand our attention. Kiwis are among the highest adopters of new technology globally, but it comes with a heavy price: 20kg Per Person: Every year, the average Kiwi generates about 20kg of e-waste (electronic waste). The Landfill...
by Tarryn Fabre | Apr 7, 2026 | General, Uncategorized, Waste
We’ve all been there – standing over the green or yellow wheelie bin, staring at a plastic wrapper and a milk bottle, wondering: “Does this actually go in here, or am I just ‘wish-cycling’?” In Aotearoa, we love our backyard, but...
