Grey Lynn going Plastic Bag Free : July 2018

In 2018 Grey Lynn Waste Away (GLWA) and the Grey Lynn Business Association (GLBA) joint in the goal of realizing the vision of Grey Lynn becoming a plastic bag free zone. Much work has proceeded this final push; and we are nearly there. In June, we did a survey to determine how businesses are using…

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Enter the Trash to Trade Competition

Trash to Trade Competition Trash to Trade is an exciting new community initiative that encourages everyone to give up-cycling a try. In conjunction with participating business associations, Grey Lynn 2030 is working with sustainable businesses and the education sector to encourage people to upcycle items that would normally end up in the landfill. Trash to Trade…

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Become a Trash to Trade Business Partner

We invite local businesses and artisans to take part in Trash to Trade 2018. Trash to Trade is an exciting new community initiative that encourages everyone to give up-cycling a try. The Trash to Trade Competition invites social entrepreneurs and artisans, as well as the public, to develop a new product from business waste that others are…

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RePurpose Community Recycling Centre opens!

Whether you are looking for a bargain or a treasure, you will have a good chance of finding both at RePurpose Community Recycling Centre in Onehunga! We accept donations of unwanted (but in reasonable condition) household items, clothing, books and furniture which is sold in our shop or upcycled into something special. This initiative is…

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Bring your Own Bag Event – Think Beyond Plastic

Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away group presents a fun and interactive event on Sunday 2 July – 11.30am – 2.30pm at the ASB Bank Hall, cnr Great North Rd and Tuarangi Rd. Bring your Own Bag – Think Beyond Plastic is an event on raising awareness on the issues of single use plastic bags. This…

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