Are we headed in the direction of a national crisis, with the way in which we manage surplus soils on our development sites? Rod Lidgard, – Technical Director or CEnvP SC, Pattle Delamore Partners Limited talks to us about why issue is so important, and how you can help to find a solution.

In this member spotlight, we talk to Minna Vilkuna, who has been in the industry for 26 years. Minna's organisation, Rare Voyage Pty Ltd is an agent for BMH Technology Oy (Finland) for Australia and New Zealand.

Alice Grace, a self-confessed fashion lover, director at Morrison Low and former WasteMINZ Board Member shares her motivations and learnings from using a capsule wardrobe over the past 12 months, and tells us what the industry could take away from her experience.

In this member spotlight, we talk to Brian Fuchs, Global Business Director for GORE® Cover, who has been in the industry for more than 30 years. He tells us about GORE® Cover's passions for sustainability. 

Reuse stories from across the motu: Hamilton kicks single-use cups; Again Again provide reusable solution for craft beer bottles; Giving people a new lease of life with care packages; and find a Repair Cafe near you!

Repost is a family run Marlborough business that is both a portable waste solution for chromated copper arsenate (CCA) treated timber posts and a low-cost, recycling fence-post provider for the everyday farmer!

Safety leadership is an approach for all leaders and employees alike that prioritises safety in the workplace. It involves establishing and implementing policies and procedures that adhere to regulations that ensure the wellbeing of all workers.

Veolia New Zealand's pioneering insect pilot project aims to validate insect bioconversion, using the non-invasive black soldier fly, as a means to transform organic by-products into animal feed and create a truly local circular economy.

Creating positive and longstanding outcomes can be challenging when you are trying to implement changes in your organisation. This article looks at how to effectively use influence and persuasion when creating change and implementing new initiatives or projects.

Homeowners should be aware that some chemicals commonly used by landscapers and contractors can contaminate commercial and home compost and could impact the growth of homegrown vegetables and other garden plants.