Code Red. This line, used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its latest report on climate change, is receiving different types of reactions across the world…

Making huge strides in just 18 months, the Taranaki District Health Board is racing towards its environmental goals. By 2040, there will be zero landfill waste, and currently, that would be a diversion of 288 tonnes…

Sustainable Taranaki is one of the 16 environment hubs in New Zealand that is benefitting from a vital boost of funding…

Did you know our Mitre 10 MEGA in New Plymouth is the first of three stores to launch the trial Pot Recycling program in the country? They have committed to the trial as a sustainably focused team,

Mitre 10 MEGA New Plymouth teamed up with the Marfell Community Garden to offer this fantastic community-led project, some much-needed resources, and time…

Shockingly 1 in 4 kiwis struggle to pay power bills or heat homes. Because 25 percent of our New Zealand population is considered “energy poor,” this means whanau’s health and opportunities are at stake making it even tougher to break out from poverty.

We found that through educating our children and getting them involved, positive change can happen in our community…

While we are all on board with the love of hot drinks, how about a call to action? Let’s take it a step further and make our habit environmentally responsible.

We believe it's achievable to have every event in Taranaki be on the path to zero waste! So we teamed up with Taranaki Conservationists to help make the Tri Taranaki Festival at Ngamotu Beach as zero-waste as possible…

IncaFé is family-owned and operated in New Plymouth by husband and wife, Carmen and Joop.

Their dream grew out of travelling to the coffee region in central Peru and falling in love with it. Since their start in 2006 they’ve ensured the business decisions prioritised the environment and their relationships.

Taranaki was arguably the most unique in its way of celebrating this year’s Earth Day. Yes, we brought a hot air balloon to the raceway for kids and their families to ask questions, learn, and ooh and ahh.

So what is New Zealand doing? I posed this question to our Sustainable Taranaki Group of over 650 members and had mixed reviews, so I wrote a quick summary. The government actually has a comprehensive site with the information.

Join us this 8th of April 6:30 pm at the New Plymouth Club to decide what you will do differently after hearing about our cleaner, cheaper and healthier transport choices today. First, gain speaker insights on the He Pou a Rangi/ Climate Change Commission Report and the alternative travel choices available in Taranaki (EVs, active transport, car sharing, digital working).

Wherever you’re coming from, it has never been this easy to be environmentally smart while also being rewarded for getting a takeaway coffee. More than 40 New Plymouth cafes are accepting BYO cups and giving discounts of between 20c to $1 when customers bring their own cup.

A treasure trove, a pataka kai for those in need, a library of clothes of any size – this is Super Swop Stop, the “free op shop.” Tucked away in the midst of a Spotswood neighborhood, one would drive right past.

Single-use takeaway containers are a big issue, so it’s no surprise that businesses have come up with ideas to reduce their waste and bring awareness to the alternatives. Some coffee shops, food stalls, and sushi storefronts, for instance, are meeting their customers halfway by providing compostable containers. But is this solving the problem, or creating a bigger one?

A lively turn out of twenty-five people attended the first Taranaki Soup event hosted by Startup Taranaki at the Do Box on 24th February. A collective $500 raised went to the winning idea - Victor Anton’s Wētā Watcher, a device that autonomously takes photos of ground-dwelling invertebrates and herpetofauna (lizards/geckos).

Our Taranaki region prides itself on its sustainable efforts, and we are here to help. Sustainable Taranaki provides education, workshops, and tours at The Junction - Zero Waste Hub on Colson Road. The Recycling/Zero Waste tours are free and can be booked for your group, family, school, kindergarten, business or organisation.

This April we are teaming up with Zero Waste Aotearoa to explore and understand all aspects of zero waste and the circular economy.

“Taranaki is a region rich in history, resources and fantastic people with the skills to create a sustainable and just economy fit for the future. Join the Zero Waste Network and Sustainable Taranaki to explore and understand how you can be part of the emerging circular economy at our upcoming networking event.

Tane Manu has joined the Sustainable Taranaki tīma as an Education Coordinator for Te Ara Taiao o Kaitake Conservation Education project in the Kaitake rohe/region.