The Conscious Consumers cafe project, successfully launched in Wellington in June 2010, is now set to expand to Auckland and Waikato.

The project is a not-for-profit venture designed to harness the buying power of ‘conscious’ consumers by supporting cafes that demonstrate commitment to environmental and socially responsible business practices. The project also makes it easier for cafés to improve their practices by linking them with suppliers of appropriate goods and services through its online database.

The Packaging Council of New Zealand is calling for entries for the 2011 Environmental Packaging Awards which recognises the outstanding efforts New Z...

Say cheers to Mother Earth this Earth Hour with a glass of 100 per cent carbon neutral wine from the Taylors Eighty Acres range. 

At 8.30 pm on Saturday March 26, 2011, the Taylor family encourages New Zealanders to lead the rest of the world in turning-off the lights and making Earth Hour an enjoyable experience.

Egg farmers cautiously welcome the draft “Code for Animal Welfare – Layer Hens” released on February 8 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF). 

The key recommendation, to gradually phase out conventional cages, is consistent with the industry’s own direction. However careful consideration around the timing of any transition is vital to ensure both consumers and egg farmers are not adversely impacted by the changes.

The Glass Packaging Forum (the Forum) is back on the road with the MOREFM Winery Tour with plans to exceed last year’s recycling haul of 84,000 glass bottles.

The 19 shows started on Friday, February 4 at Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana, near Warkworth and wrap up back in Auckland at the Villa Maria Estate in March with a nationwide tour of 16 locations along the way.