Forum results in commitment to reduce construction waste

A recent cross sector forum of industry and local council representatives to tackle the problem of construction waste in cleanfills and landfills has resulted in commitment to a number of actions.

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Waikato Regional Council sets ambitious sustainability goals

Waikato Regional Council has recently finalised a set of visionary goals to improve the sustainability of its operations.

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SBN and Sustainabiz showcase local sustainability champions

Two local businesses who received 2010 Sustainable Business Network awards recently shared their stories at an event hosted by the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Sustainabiz, with support from Hamilton City Council, at the Waikato Museum.

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Local SMEs get a taste of international sustainability reporting framework

Sustainabiz and KPMG recently hosted Tauranga based consultant Envirostate to run a seminar introducing the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework for sustainability reporting to local SMEs.

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Conscious Consumers comes to the Waikato

Sustainabiz is helping Wellington based NGO the 42Collective bring their Conscious Consumers programme to the Waikato region.

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Leg up for Raglan SMEs

Sustainabiz is supporting the Whaingaroa (Raglan) Environment Centre to help local SMEs reduce their operational footprints as part of the centre’s Carbon Wise programme.

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Exciting opportunity for business innovators

Sustainabiz and Opportunity Hamilton will be supporting the delivery of a 12 month programme Adding Sustainable Value to help a group of Hamilton and Waikato businesses flourish into the future.

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