Composting
Heaps of goodness: Composting tips from Bri DiMattina
Any compost is better than no compost, writes Bri DiMattina, and there are many different ways to generate your own black gold.
Jayden Klinac: entrepreneur and environmentalist
Jayden Klinac views problems as design opportunities, and the environment is his target. He's developed New Zealand's first biodegradable and compostable water bottle, made entirely from plants - For… Audio
Compost Connect: helping restaurants turn food waste into compost, not landfill
Every year, an enormous 160,000 tonnes of food waste is sent to New Zealand landfills. The hospitality sector contributes a lot to this and food industry players now have the opportunity to have their… Video, Audio
Global giants commit to tackling plastic pollution
A dozen local and international companies have pledged to make all of their packaging recyclable or compostable by 2025 - which they say will help create a 'circular economy' and reduce waste. Audio
Gardening: birds and worms
Dr Colin Meurk of Landcare Research talks about enticing birds into home gardens, and Ben Alms, aka Dr Compost, shares the ins and outs of building a worm farm. Audio, Gallery
Young Composers 2015 Award
Lynn Freeman talks to the winners of the NZSO TODD Corporation Young Composers Award - Jay Greenberg and Reuben Jelleyman. Audio