We can help your organisation cut waste, save money, and reduce environmental impacts with practical, on-the-ground advice and support.
Whether you're just starting out or already taking action, we're here to help.
Why waste reduction matters
Good waste management is not just about compliance – it’s good for your business. Reducing and improving how waste is managed helps cut costs, attract customers, retain staff and improve your organisation’s sustainability profile.
We support businesses to adopt smarter, circular systems – where materials are reused, shared, or repurposed rather than sent to landfill. It’s about designing out waste before it’s even created.
Tailored support for your workplace
Our team can visit your site, assess your current systems, and help develop practical, achievable plans to reduce waste. Whether it’s sorting systems, composting food scraps, or switching to reusable options, we’ll work with you to find the best fit.
For more in-depth support, check out our Resource Wise Programme – it’s free to join and includes audits, education, and tools to guide you step by step, or contact the team at resource.wise@tauranga.govt.nz or phone 07 577 7000.
Resource Wise Programme information
Simple actions to get started
- Do a visual waste check – look in your bins to see what’s being thrown away.
- Set clear goals and nominate a ‘green team’ to lead the charge.
- Set printers to print double-sided by default.
- Use reusable or washable kitchenware to cut down on disposables.
- Start a compost system to deal with food scraps or contract a waste company collect for you.
It can really help if your staff and customers are aware of exactly which items can be recycled.
Download our free bin bay posters to display above your bins to help staff and visitors make the right choices. Need help? Email resource.wise@tauranga.govt.nz or call 07 577 7000.
Bin bay posters