Potatoes and precious metals star in MOTAT’s sustainability showcase
Two businesses, Mint Innovation and Earthpac featured in MOTAT's sustainability solutions Switch Up exhibit, discuss creative solutions to environmental challenges.
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How Wonky Box is delivering sustainability
There is a new food subscription box in town, but unlike the others, Wonky Box is all about the oddly shaped fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to the landfill.
Businesses frustrated at the lack of sustainability in the industry
Recent research shows that Kiwi business leaders are frustrated at the lack of sustainability solutions within the industry.
Meet the Kiwis highlighting sustainability with Moccona jars
Designers across New Zealand and Australia are taking a sustainable approach in the redesign of the iconic Moccona coffee jars.
Why sustainability in business is imperative
<p>Is sustainability just another consumer trend? Unravelled Consultants founder and director Vanessa Thompson considers the longevity of this wide-ranging movement.</p>
A Day in the Life: Frucor Suntory’s head of sustainability Ben Walkley
<p>Ben Walkley is head of sustainability at Frucor Suntory. He shares how he gets through the day, how he organises his time and how he handles the madness of business.</p>
Idealog’s Most Innovative in Sustainability/Environmental: For The Better Good
<p>The winner of Idealog's Most Innovative Companies in Sustainability/Environmental is For The Better Good. It’s the scourge of every environmentally conscious consumer: the detested single-use plastic bottle. There should be a better way, and now there is: Jayden Klinac has created a social enterprise that produces water bottles made entirely from plants – corn, potatoes and sugar – which are also compostable.</p> <p></p> <p></p>
Baking a better world: Inside I Love Food Co’s sustainability push (and recent sale)
<p>Sustainability is something many food businesses are championing these days, but I Love Food Co is pushing sustainability in its products in a variety of new and innovative ways, such as replacing 20 percent of the sugar that would normally be used in its biscuits with date puree – a more sustainable and healthier alternative. We chat with co-founder Maree Glading about the company's latest moves, as well as its sale to Walter & Wild, the New Zealand-based food group owned by Harry and Graeme Hart. </p>
Kiwi Property makes big moves towards sustainability
<p>As New Zealand’s largest listed property company, Kiwi Property has started measures towards increasing its sustainability, and in doing so has reduced waste by 310 tonnes annually.</p>
From seed to garment: Kowtow’s latest collection continues its sustainability journey
<p>Wellington-based fashion label Kowtow is known for its high-design values alongside minimal, every-day basics. Gosia Piatek, founder, creative director and designer of Kowtow, talks about its sustainable flagship store, the new fabrics in its latest collection, and being inspired by art and design. </p>
Wellington-based Okewa fends off the rain and faces up to sustainability in its new clothing line
<p>Wellington based fashion brand, Okewa, is set to unveil its new capsule of mens and womens coats made from 100 percent recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. The new range will be released next Thursday and will be available for pre-order on the Okewa website and via Kickstarter as part of Plastic-Free July. It presents a new direction for Okewa, who is moving down the sustainability route for its high-quality rainwear range. Founders and loving partners Nevada and Nick Leckie share insights into its new clothing line as well as musings of the brand's origins founded in the windiest city in the world.</p> <p></p>
Six Senses of sustainability: How Auckland’s Space Studio helped design Fiji’s newest eco-friendly luxury resort
<p>Can stunning design and sustainability go hand-in-hand at a luxury resort? Yes, they can - at least when Auckland's Space Studio is a driving force helping to bring Six Senses’ new Fiji resort to life.</p>
How New Zealand companies are stacking up in the business of sustainability
<p>Sustainable Business Council executive director Abbie Reynolds, fresh off meeting with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, shares learnings from her meeting - and what New Zealand companies are doing that other organisations around the world could emulate.</p>
Toothcrush’s James Hurman on toothbrushes, sustainability, the mail, and more (listen)
<p><a href="https://toothcrush.co.nz/">Toothcrush</a>'s James Hurman chats with Idealog about the business, why the potential market is so large, how toothbrushes can be more sustainable, our love of getting things in the mail, and more.</p>
Revealed: New Zealand’s sustainability-focused Expo 2020 pavilion
<p>The concept design for New Zealand’s pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai has been revealed. The design, in sum: sustainable Aotearoa-ness, to the max.</p>
‘X’ marks the spot for sustainability focus
<p>If you’re around Auckland's Wynyard Quarter, you might notice a bit of an art project going on next to Te <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Wero">Wero</span> Bridge. <a href="https://www.xero.com/nz/">Xero</a>'s Craig Hudson shares what it's all about - and how every company can be sustainable.</p>
Little Yellow Bird’s Samantha Jones on the garment industry and sustainability (listen)
<p><a href="https://www.littleyellowbird.co.nz/">Little Yellow Bird</a> founder Samantha Jones phones in from Thailand to chat about her business, the impact of the garment industry on the environment and humans, sustainability, and more.</p>
Why the business world needs more sustainability champions
<p>Sustainability isn't just a buzzword – businesses must adapt or get left behind, ecostore co-founder Malcolm Rands says. He explains why sustainability is now crucial to our planet, our wellbeing, and the economy, as well as some actions businesses can take to move towards this.</p>
Visitor management software company SwipedOn raises $1m, plans global growth while championing Tauranga and sustainability
<p>Raising $1 million is an achievement for any company. But Tauranga-based visitor management software company <a href="https://www.swipedon.com/">SwipedOn</a> has even greater ambitions.</p>
Beta Energy: How students spiked energy drinks with sustainability
<p>Holly <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Sutich">Sutich</span> and Bradley Hagan have won big at the inaugural <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="AUT">AUT</span> X Challenge awards after unveiling their new product, Beta Energy – a healthier alternative to energy drinks, which could still possibly give you wings.</p>
New Zealand Innovation Awards: Excellence in Social Innovation, Innovation in Sustainability & Renewable Energy, Organic Initiative (Oi)
<p>And the 2017 winner of the Excellence in Social Innovation, Innovation in Sustainability & Renewable Energy is... Organic Initiative!</p>
Out at Pasture: How creativity and sustainability make good food
<p>What does an emphasis on creativity, sustainable business practices and pared-down interior design add up to? At Auckland restaurant <a href="https://www.pastureakl.com/">Pasture</a>, it means an experience that's not just good for diners, but good for the wider business community and the planet itself.</p>
Inside The Langham Auckland’s sustainability push
<p>Auckland's iconic Langham has just been certified as one of the most sustainable hotels in the world. But there's far more to it than just saving the planet.</p>
Converging cultural movements: Sustainability and authenticity
<p>Millennials aren't the only driving force behind a push for sustainability, says <a href="http://tra.co.nz/">TRA</a>'s Shaun Fitzgibbon.</p>
Five tips for a sustainability stocktake
<p>It may seem daunting, but making your business sustainable doesn't have to be hard, says <a href="https://www.bayfair.co.nz/">Bayfair Shopping Centre</a> manager and Be. Accessible’s Fab 50 member Steve Ellingford.</p>
Don’t miss the boat on the wave of sustainability
<p>Being committed to sustainability isn't just the right thing to do, says TRA's Jon Carapiet - it's also good business.</p>