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Unbottling the truth: Coca Cola’s role in plastic pollution
Coca-Cola’s signature red bottles are becoming representative of environmental harm. The polluter sells more than 100 billion single-use plastic bottles each year with many ending up in landfill and the ocean.
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Submission to the Waikato Regional Council on Global Contracting Solutions applications for resource consents to build a waste incinerator at 401 Racecourse Road, Te Awamutu
This proposal for an incinerator is the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand and as such requires close scrutiny. Permitting this incinerator could open the flood gates to…
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Global Plastics Treaty draft is out, now the real work must begin
Greenpeace Aotearoa says the zero draft of the Global Plastics Treaty, which was released this week, must ensure indigenous people’s contribution and indigenous-led solutions are in all its elements.
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Polar bears exposed to plastic pollution in their Arctic home
Polar bears - the distinguished ambassadors of the Arctic. The largest bear species in the world, polar bears embody the stunning resilience of nature, gracefully navigating the icy landscapes they call home. Already under threat from rising temperatures and melting ice caps, these magnificent creatures face a new and alarming threat - plastic pollution invading…
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Plastic pollution in some NZ lakes is comparable to northern hemisphere lakes in highly populated areas, global study finds
The level of microplastic pollution in New Zealand lakes is comparable with those in the US or Europe, despite much lower population densities, according to our global analysis of plastic pollution in freshwater lakes and reservoirs.
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Barbie vs Oppenheimer: two diametrically opposed universes that remind us of two existential threats
“Barbenheimer” is probably the film event of the year. The simultaneous premieres of two Hollywood blockbusters by two cult directors: Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, a pink fantasy comedy and Christopher Nolan’s…
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Aotearoa wants a Container Return Scheme but the government isn’t listening
This month the Ministry for the Environment published the results of its Transforming Recycling submissions process, where 98% of respondents supported the implementation of a national container return scheme.
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Friday was World Refill Day, but what does it mean to refill or reuse?
World Refill Day has returned for its third year. The intention is to grow awareness and help people live with less waste.
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It’s all thanks to you
Greenpeace Aotearoa is completely independent. In this issue of Kākāriki, you will read about more of the incredible campaign work you have made possible over the last few months...
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Why is waste to energy incineration a bad idea for Aotearoa?
The dirty truth about waste to energy incineration is that it just doesn’t stack up.
