Touring a Recycling Centre with my friend Pip
Years ago, my friend Pip offered to take me on a tour of a Recycling Center in Palmerston North. Curious to educate myself further on...
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Welcome to my Blog
Welcome to my Blog page. Over the years I have written many articles and had guests write articles too. So grab a cuppa and check out everything I have learned along my journey so far!
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 53 min read
Recycling Standardisation
In the past, New Zealand's approach to recycling has traditionally varied across regions, resulting in inconsistencies in what can be...
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 52 min read
Wastewater Treatment
Over the past decade, there has been a significant influx of products marketed as 'flushable'. This trend is straining sewage networks,...
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 53 min read
Meal Planning 101: The Benefits + Tips
We are all busy these days and a weekly meal plan can help you plan what you will have for dinner and buy only what you need. It also...
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 52 min read
Ultimate Guide: Waste reduction in the bathroom!
If you've ever tackled cleaning out your bathroom cupboards, you might suddenly realise just how many small pieces of plastic and...
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 53 min read
Single-use Plastics
What are single-use plastics? As the name suggests, "single-use plastics" refer to items designed to be used once and then discarded....
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 24 min read
Maximising Your Fridge & Freezer | 10 TOP TIPS
Chilling is the gold standard for prolonging food freshness, with fridges ensuring safety and freshness, while freezers work wonders in...
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 26 min read
Smarter Shopping - 7 Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste
Supermarkets banning plastic bags was a great first step, but what about the endless amount of plastic that food is actually packaged...
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 22 min read
The State of Our Food Waste
Did you know: Kiwis are wasting $3.2 billion dollars worth of food every year! Each Kiwi household wastes an estimated $1,510 per year....
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Kate Fenwick
Aug 22 min read
The State of Our Rubbish
New Zealand, renowned for its stunning landscapes and environmental initiatives, faces a significant challenge in managing its waste...
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Kate Fenwick
Jul 303 min read
Toy Libraries Just Make Sense
I loved going to the Toy Library! A fortnightly trip to the toy library was a highlight when my son Daniel was young! There were quite a...
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