Make a Resolution to Recycle More

New Zealanders generate an estimated 30% more waste over the summer holidays in line with international trends and most of it can be recycled if people put it into the recycling bin rather than the rubbish bin.

We recycle around 50% more glass in tonnage in January but we know that sales of glass and cans actually goes up 3 times our normal levels over the holiday period and we encourage people to recycle it all. In addition we send around 225 million greetings cards every year, most of which are Christmas cards and all cards and wrapping paper can be recycled.

Part of the problem is that people tend to know the collection times when they are at home but often these vary during holiday periods or they may be away on holiday and not know local arrangements.

Many of our tourist areas now have the distinctive ‘Love NZ – Recycle with Care’ recycling bins in public places to make recycling easier.

The Love NZ initiative is a partnership between central and local government to establish a network of easily recognisable recycling bins in high foot-traffic and key tourist locations across New Zealand.

Visit the Love NZ website to find out where the bins are located.