Waitemata Waste Away
Plastic Free July 2018 – Update
Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away (GLWA) and the Grey Lynn Business Association joined together to help make Grey Lynn plastic bag free this PLASTIC FREE JULY. A quick update: The extra push to make Grey Lynn plastic gag free during July was very successful in that that the Grey Lynn Business Association engaged actively in…
Read MoreEarth Day 2018
A late notice, but worth you knowing about this little gem! On 22 April 1970, millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development. Earth Day is now a global event each year with more than 1 billion people in 192 countries taking part in what…
Read MoreChildren’s Art Competition “NO MORE PLASTIC BAGS”
The Children’s Art Competition is part of the Grey Lynn Plastic Bag FREE July campaign to promote ‘NO MORE PLASTIC BAGS’ when shopping and prevent plastic pollution in our environment. The competition is open to children (five to fifteen years) from Grey Lynn. You have until 31st July 2018 to enter the competition. All you have…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Shops supporting Plastic FREE July
There is great community and business support to go plastic bag free, but to make a long- term change, we need everyone’s support and participation. We are working hard to provide several alternatives for others: Branded Plastic Bag Free Grey Lynn re-usable bags are now available around the village. Retailers can sell them for $5,…
Read MoreGrey Lynn going Plastic Bag Free : July 2018
In 2018 Grey Lynn Waste Away (GLWA) and the Grey Lynn Business Association (GLBA) joint in the goal of realizing the vision of Grey Lynn becoming a plastic bag free zone. Much work has proceeded this final push; and we are nearly there. In June, we did a survey to determine how businesses are using…
Read MoreBring your Own Bag Event – Think Beyond Plastic
Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away group presents a fun and interactive event on Sunday 2 July – 11.30am – 2.30pm at the ASB Bank Hall, cnr Great North Rd and Tuarangi Rd. Bring your Own Bag – Think Beyond Plastic is an event on raising awareness on the issues of single use plastic bags. This…
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