Receiving support from those who advocate for a zero waste future is a large part of Takeaway Throwaways. This is a ‘people’s campaign’ first and foremost, but within a democratic system we are all connected.
So, if your organisation is working for the greater good and you wish to lend your voice to Takeaway Throwaways, we look forward to standing beside you. Scroll down to check out the organisations who have already officially endorsed this campaign.
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Plastic Free Wanaka is on a mission to reduce single use plastics in the Wanaka community and across New Zealand. Their vision is that, collectively, the community works together to eliminate the instinct to grab a drink, meal, coffee or product in something designed to be immediately thrown away after consuming. Plastic Free Wanaka runs events and education to communicate the harm done by single use plastics and to make it easy and affordable to choose reusable options. They also advocate for national action and collaboration to reduce single use plastics used in New Zealand
SUCfree (Single Use Cup-free) Wanaka is a campaign by the community, for the community, to make the beautiful place of Wanaka free of the scourge of single-use cups by 2022.
Through science, research and education, Algalita is committed to addressing the issue of plastic pollution within both divisions of the Pacific. The Southern chapter brings quality, culturally specific education on plastic pollution to schools and communities in New Zealand, as well as policy support, research and community action.
Grey Lynn 2020 Waste Away are a group of committed volunteers that take action to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill from the Grey Lynn community. Among many activities, they have a vibrant presence at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market.
An independent voice for effective product stewardship on behalf of the wider community. Support inclusive government, industry and community engagement around the investigation and implementation of product stewardship and related regulation, similar to successful international examples. Advocate for greater use of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, particularly waste polices that focus on outcomes at the top of the waste hierarchy.
Envision are champions of community led waste solutions.
Waste-Ed brings together the waste conscious community empowering Wellington to be the coolest waste free capital in the world.
A guide to cafes within Aotearoa New Zealand who welcome their customers to move away from a culture of single use. An advocate for change, offering support and advice to community groups and businesses who wish to reduce their dependency on single use.
A zero waste roadshow across Aotearoa New Zealand, delivering free presentations, workshops and resources for low-waste living. Massive proponents of grassroots zero waste advocacy to achieve meaningful change at individual, community, business and government levels.