Waitemata Waste Away
Plastic Free July – 2019
In July 2019, the NZ Government banned single-use plastic bags and invested millions into plans for NZ’s first 100% recycled plastic food packaging scheme. Great first steps! Many of us have been working hard to reduce our plastic use, although as you can see from even weekly shopping– it’s almost impossible to avoid completely. However,…
Read MoreBaby Clothes and Nursing Bras
Thank You to all the thoughtful people who dropped off new and used bras to the Uplift Project pink collection bin at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market The garments are gratefully received by women in disadvantaged communities where a bra is often unobtainable or unaffordable. We have had a special request for baby clothes and…
Read MoreTim Minchin’s “Canvas Bags” – flash-mob
August 2013: Do you Remember that time in a supermarket in Auckland with the Grey Lynn Community Choir? This video was uploaded to YouTube by Philip Griffin in 2013 and has more than 5800 views. Philip states “If anyone wants to do this flash-mob at a supermarket somewhere in the world, email me on philipgriffin@gmail.com…
Read MoreOur new Tote Bag
Luna Harris (7years) from Richmond Road Primary was the overall winner of this year’s children’s art competition during Plastic FREE July. Her artwork has been printed on a limited edition of tote bags and is available for $10 plus postage by contacting greylynn2030@gmail.com. Luna and her mum Boopsie joined us at our ten year anniversary…
Read MoreWaste Away at the Richmond Road School Gala
Grey Lynn Waste Away will have a stall at the Richmond Road School Gala on Saturday 10 November, 11am – 4pm, selling their enviro-friendly products, and the newly launched tote bag as a fundraiser for the school. Come on down and get your goodies at the fair:
Read MoreWaste Away: Plastic Free July 2018
Grey Lynn Waste Away (GLWA) GLWA did have a few great opportunities for wide exposure in July 2018, offering affordable products to the wider community and starting great conversations about waste minimization, practical tips on how to reduce household waste and having fun while doing so. Zero Waste Hui on 25th July A celebration of zero waste in…
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