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Kia Ora!
We also email a weekly newsletter - the Eco Events Calendar - to let you know about all the various environmental "happenings" around the region. If you would like to subscribe (or have an event you want others to know about) email info@nec.org.nz
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The Nelson Environment Centre works proactively within the Nelson region to promote environmental awareness and facilitate environmentally sustainable initiatives. Our email address is | Code Red |
 let's tackle climate change !
Check out the Code Red website at www.codered.org.nz |
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| eDay - Nelson/Tasman |
 Was held on Saturday 4th October at
ENZA International, Nayland Road, Stoke; &
Fonterra, Takaka Nationally 946 tonnes were collected from 16,522 cars It was an amazing day and thanks go to the volunteers; the sponsors (locally they were Nelson City Council; Tasman District Council; ENZA International; Nelson Environment Centre; Fonterra; Nelmac; Fulton Hogan and BlueBerryIT); and the public for bringing their computer waste on the day. The eDay website is at http://www.eday.org.nz This contains information on what will be done with the materials collected.
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| More staff, more projects - great energy |
| We now have an expanded team at Nelson Environment Centre. We are intending to update our website shortly. In the meantime if you would like more information please use the contact details below. Transition Nelson Trevor and Kathy Houghton - more information on the project and how you can get involved at http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/nelson. Email them on transitionnelson@nec.org.nz Carbon Reduction Reward Scheme Carolyn Hughes and Nick Kiddey - contact either for more information - carolynhughes@nec.org.nz or nickkiddey@nec.org.nz or 03 545 9176 Sustainability Centre Project Ruth Copeland - is managing the project to develop a sustainability centre for Nelson. Contact Ruth at ruthcopeland@nec.org.nz or 03 545 9176 Sustainable Business Network Kirsty Quickfall is running the Nelson SBN office from NEC. Contact Kirsty on Kirsty@sustainable.org.nz or 03 545 9176. The website for the SBN can be found at www.sustainable.org.nz Posted by Karen (NEC) on 8/26/08; 9:31:08 AM from the News dept. Discuss |
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| Kiwis at the Fore-Front |
adapted from Stuff http://www.stuff.co.nz/4371540a10.htmlChristchurch airport second in the world to go carbon neutralThursday, 24 January 2008 Christchurch International Airport has gone carbon neutral, making it the second airport company in the world to do so after Stockholm's LVF. Chief executive Rene Bakx today announced that after much measuring, managing, mitigating and reducing, the airport had received its carboNZero certificate from Landcare Research. To get certified a business must measure its emissions, develop a plan to reduce them and purchase carbon credits to offset any remaining emissions. Mr Bakx said there were a number of ways to immediately curb the airport's environmental impact. "We are using a building management system to maximise our energy efficiency, and energy, electricity is by far the biggest contributor to our carbon foot print from this site. "We've got waste recycling programmes. We are recycling former road materials in the runway maintenance programmes. We are investing in specific grass species that don't require us to spray and don't grow as fast as other grasses." Other initiatives include using ground water to cool the terminal and converting heating systems from diesel to LPG. - NZPA Posted by NEC on 7/2/07; 10:37:02 AM from the News dept. Discuss |
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| Five easy steps towards sustainability |
| Story taken from the Ministry for the Environment Website - link below Businesses are often surprised at how much can be saved through simple, straightforward changes. By incorporating just a few of steps below, you could find that as well as saving money, you'll discover other ways to improve efficiency. 1. Switch off when not in use Reduce your energy waste by switching off of unnecessary lights and equipment, especially when everyone's gone home for the day. Think about the savings this could make to your energy bill. Visit EECA's EMProve website (www.eecabusiness.govt.nz/emprove/) for more ways to manage your energy use and reduce your bills.
2. Green your office stationery Save money and support environmental practices by reducing your paper use and buying stationery products which are kinder on the environment, for example paper that is non-bleached or from sustainable forests. Make a difference by specifying "greener" printing options when ordering your letterhead and business cards - and think carefully about print quantities.
3. Recycle all that you can Reduce the amount of rubbish you're sending to landfill by recycling. As well as paper, you can recycle plastics, tins, glass, and your food scraps can be composted. Visit the Reduce Your Rubbish website (www.reducerubbish.govt.nz/work/) for more ways to reduce your rubbish at work.
4. Choose greener and safer cleaning products Choose products with ingredients that have less impact on human health and on the environment. Many cleaning products end up in local wastewater systems, and eventually in waterways. Reduce your rubbish by choosing products with minimal and/or recyclable packaging.
5. Choose energy efficient equipment and appliances Buy energy efficient equipment and appliances. Check out the energy label - the more stars, the more energy efficient the appliance. Many appliances and office equipment now have powersave features too. Visit the Australian EnergyStar website (www.energystar.gov.au/) to compare the efficiency of buildings.
Ready for more? Check out the Ministry for the Environment website for more information - www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/sustainable-industry for more information
Posted by NEC on 5/29/07; 2:02:29 PM from the News dept. Discuss |
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| If You See Dead Birds... |
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What to Do if You See Numerous Dead Birds on the Shore?
If there is a significant number of dead birds, eg 3 or more, then there are two options:
For post mortem examination of threatened species: See the website at htpp://ivabs.massey.ac.nz/centres/wildlife and read ≥Massey Submission Instructions≈ for details on how to submit a specimen. Email: Brett Gartrell or Maurice Alley at Massey: B.Gartrell@massey.ac.nz ; or M.R.Alley@massey.ac.nz ; to let them know it's coming. Email Brett for more information if you need interpretation of results or advice. Posted by NEC on 12/19/06; 2:24:11 PM from the News dept. Discuss |
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