ecoNEWS

For us, ethical energy isn’t just a feel-good term that we throw around to boost our image. It is a symbol of our commitment to New Zealand’s land, environment and people. Take a look at how the comm unity benefits from Ecotricity’s focus on ethical energy. Ethical energy is good for everyone For energy to […]

The Government has announced that moving forward, KiwiSaver default funds will exclude investments into fossil fuels. Currently $1.6 billion invested into companies involved with fossil fuels extraction and production. KiwiSaver members are allocated a default provider if they don’t actively choose a KiwiSaver fund – and nearly 700,000 ( another article said the number was […]

The directors on a board for an organisation are stewards for the entity they steer. Many organisations, from corporates to charities, rely on directors to ensure that their objectives are being met. Recently, there has been a push for directors to consider climate change in their decision-making processes. Climate change reality check The climate crisis […]

First the good news. In the last three years, fifty coal-fired power plants in the US have shut their doors.  This is significant in part because this period spans President Donald Trump’s tenure in the White House. Trump has been vocal of his support for coal power and has made a concerted effort to support […]

Fast fashion The same way that fast food is bad for us and bad for the environment, “fast fashion” is also bad. The fashion industry is a huge drain on the environment. According to the UN, the garment industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater. Additionally, textile dyeing is […]

So you think you’re ready for solar power at your home? Read this simple checklist and make sure you’ve covered every possibility before you begin. This will help you make sure you’re prepared and that you understand exactly what’s happening. 1. Evaluate your current power bill Take a look at how your family spend your […]

The directors on a board for an organisation are stewards for the entity they steer. Many organisations, from corporates to charities, rely on directors to ensure that their objectives are being met. Recently, there has been a push for directors to consider climate change in their decision-making processes. Climate change reality check The climate crisis […]

Why recycle when you can upcycle? Recycling is good, but upcycling is better. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between recycling and upcycling, why upcycling is more environmentally friendly and how to support upcycling projects – and maybe even start your own! Recycling = downcycling Recycling has also been called “downcycling”. Recycling converts fully formed […]

In line with Climate Group, RE100 is an initiative for major global companies that are committed to renewable electricity. Being listed as a RE100 company means 100% of electricity across global operations are generated from renewable sources, either from the market or self-produced. Renewables are a smart business decision, providing greater control over energy costs […]