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Your May newsletter has arrived! Conference Wrap up 2023, Comspec news, Good Caps report, PIF Fund and more...
If you didn't make it to conference this year, here’s a snippet of what you missed!
Do you have a project that will minimise plastic waste and its harm on the environment? The Plastic Innovation Fund (PIF) is seeking to fund projects that find ways to use less plastic and make what we do use reusable or recycable.
The next round of Plastic Phaseouts takes effect from 1 July 2023. Stage 2 Phaseouts include single use plastic produce bags, straws*, plates, bowls & cutlery and non-compostable plastic produce labels.
Recycling experts Compounding Specialists Ltd (Comspec) located in Christchurch, has been purchased by Plastics Recycling NZ, a joint venture between Aliaxis NZ and Waste Management NZ.
Investing in upskilling your teams can help future-proof your business while increasing productivity, quality, innovation, and retention.
The Plastics New Zealand AGM will be held during the 77th Plastics Industry Conference on Friday 5th May 2023 in Christchurch.
Your March newsletter has arrived! Standard Conference Registrations close 1st April, Re:Plastics Workshops, Circular Economy Successes and more...
Success stories and news from the world of Plastics Circularity.
Suspected breaches of the single use plastics phaseouts can now be reported online
Plastics New Zealand is pleased to welcome a number of new Members to the Association
Your February newsletter has arrived! Introducing Katy, earlybird conference registrations close 1st March, flood & cyclone assistance and more...
Support is available for businesses in NZ affected by the recent weather events.
Katy Constance joined the team in January ready to continue the work towards building a circular economy for plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Planning is well underway with Milestone 1 completed and Milestone 2 progressing well
Early Bird pricing available for Plastics NZ Conference 4-5 May 2023, Christchurch until 1st March 2023
It's with great sadness that we share the loss of one of the NZ plastics industry's long serving individuals.
Your December Newsletter has arrived! Seasons Greetings & Office Closure, Principal Conference Sponor, PIDA Awards Open, Science Digest Podcast and more...
The latest Science Digest Podcast has dropped! Join Rachel Barker, Dr Michelle Dickinson ansd Damien Venuto as they discuss the truth about plastics and recycling - and the common products you can’t recycle.
Haumoana School is Tops! Congratulations to all the Hawke's Bay schools that took part in the Good Caps trial.
Your October Newsletter has arrived! Recycling Week '22, Upcoming Re:Plastics Workshops, Plastics Innovation Fund Success and more....
Congratulations Marley and Scion! Successful Applicants to the Plastics Innovation Fund
Plastics New Zealand Offices will be closed the week of the 24th - 30th October 2022
Recycling Week 2022: Big increase in New Zealanders recycling PP #5 over the past year says Plastics NZ
Recycling Week 2022 is here! Get involved, learn best practices and help create a waste free future!
Plastics NZ is concerned that many small businesses don't know what plastics were phased out on 1 October. Our CE Rachel Barker spoke to (One News / RNZ) about it.
Your September Newsletter has arrived! Farewell to Sandy, Plastic Phaseouts Stage 1, Re:Plastics workshops and more...
Don't get caught out! From 1 October 2022 it is illegal to provide, sell or manufacture certain hard-to-recycle and single-use plastic products in New Zealand:
A 20,000 water tank, was dumped on the field at Kopane School early one morning in March. The school children were able to a see a useless old water tank given a second life thanks to the generosity of some Plastics New Zealand Members.
A Recycling trial to collect large Polypropylene (#5 PP) plastic items that don't fit in kerbside recycling has been launched in Auckland with local manufacturer IP Plastics NZ, recycling them into new durable products.
A complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority over a Kathmandu biodegradable puffer jacket television ad has been settled and misleading advertising has been removed.
Your August Newsletter has arrived! Re:Plastics workshops, digital skills webinar, business updates and more...
Your July Newsletter has arrived! Re:Plastics Workshops on the Road, Save the Date - Conference 2023, Migrant Accredited Visa Policy and more......
What happened when a dip manufacturer tried to swap plastic pots for a greener alternative.
Your June Newsletter has arrived! National AGM & Industry Update, Lunch & Learn webinar series, Golden Shovel award and more......
Frank O'Callaghan from Iplex Pipelines was recognised for his expertise and dedication to the Pipes Industry at the recent NZ Water Conference.
Your May Newsletter has arrived! Advanced Manufacturing ITP Launch, Lunch & Learn Webinar Series, Working Groups Updates and more......
Your April Newsletter has arrived! Re:Plastics Workshop, Recycling Consultation, Manufacturing Research, Working Groups Updates and more......
Plastics New Zealand, in conjunction with The Learning Wave, will be hosting a webinar in April 2022 to help you to understand how the Digital Skills Shift training programme is supporting manufacturing businesses to help their people perform better.
Media Release: Plastics NZ Wins Government Funding to Accelerate New Zealand’s Transition to a Circular Economy
Take the opportunity to put something back into your local environment. A great team building exercise and something your staff will feel proud to be a part of
Recycled polystyrene on the rise as quick cost-effective option for aiding construction
Plastics Industry call to recycle building offcuts
