Tag: New Zealand

New Zealand generates around 5,000 tonnes of EPS packaging annually—yet 77 % currently ends up in landfill or as environmental leakage, due to limited collection systems and low recovery rates (sustainabilitymatters.net.au). Addressing this, Plastics New Zealand has released two strategic reports targeting EPS and construction‑plastics waste through practical infrastructure improvements and sector coordination. Auckland alone sends approximately 25,000

In mid‑2023, Auckland saw a new approach to household EPS recycling: Mitre 10’s Expol programme established community drop-off points—including at Mangawhai ITM—allowing residents to return clean EPS products like coffee cups, protective foam, surfboards, and appliance packaging (Tasman Golf Club). Previously, such items ended up in landfill or blew into waterways. After collection, Expol compacts or