Waste to Energy – a Hot Topic
In the course of our work we talk to lots of council members, stakeholders, and members of the public. The topic of Waste to Energy comes up regularly. Waste to Energy is common in many places overseas such as UK, parts of Europe, Japan, and it is becoming more...Rebooting Recycling in Aotearoa
The discussion document Rebooting Recycling – What can Aotearoa do? has been released by WasteMINZ. Eunomia worked with WasteMINZ and the recycling industry to develop the document. Overview: The collapse in international recycling markets has left the...Dr Dominic Hogg on China Recycling Crisis
Eunomia Chairman Dr Dominic Hogg was interviewed on BBC World about China’s move to restrict imports of recycling. The restrictions are a wake up call for the recycling industry. While they will cause some short term pain, they also could provide an incentive...Waste Data Indicators – Now Available!
Waste Data Indicators are now available! If you want to compare your waste and recycling performance to what happens elsewhere you need to be sure your numbers mean the same things. That is where the new Waste Data Framework Waste Indicators come in. We have worked...Free Webinar: Solid Waste Bylaws
This free webinar on solid waste bylaws was organised by WasteMINZ. It will be invaluable for any TA considering introducing or amending their bylaw or looking to implement the National Waste Data Framework. During 2017, Eunomia Research & Consulting worked with...Local Government Waste Manifesto
Eunomia worked with the WasteMINZ TA Forum to develop a Local Government Waste Manifesto. The Manifesto, released on 22 January 2018, sets out five key actions for Government that will enable real reductions in waste to landfill and reduce the costs borne by councils...LG Magazine Article about Waste Levy
Duncan Wilson is featured in the August issue of Local Government magazine, talking about the recent Eunomia report on New Zealand’s waste levy. Click the button below to download a copy of the article. ...Eunomia Levy Research in the Media
Our waste levy research report has generated a lot of interest. Here are some links to media articles: http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/201849672/take-make-dispose-calls-for-landfill-levy-hike...Zero Waste Events Guide – Free Download
Eunomia worked with Auckland Council to produce this zero waste events guide. The guide is designed for the non-waste specialist, in particular event managers. It will help you reduce the amount of waste your events produce and work towards zero waste. It also...Waste Disposal Levy Research
New Zealand’s Waste Disposal Levy has been at $10 a tonne since its introduction. Research suggests there will be benefits if we increase the rate of the levy and how it is applied,