Two of our brightest members, Hannah Blumhardt & Liam Prince (APPA’s chair) from The Rubbish Trip, have just produced & published their research article on zero-waste and developing Aotearoa’s circular economy. “From Lines to Circles: Reshaping waste policy” was included in the latest issue of Policy Quarterly, in a special issue Read more…
ABSTRACT This study aims to seek ways to prevent marine plastic pollution leakage in New Zealand’s commercial fin fishing industry supply chains. Drawing on a case study approach, this research investigates how sea and land-based plastic material flows are perceived by those working for commercial fishing company Moana NZ. It Read more…
Stuff has released an article highlighting the range of cleaning and cosmetic products containing plastic and synthetic additives that are still being sold in NZ. These ingredients fall outside the microbead ban as it currently stands. APPA committee member, Dr. Trisia Farrelly, is featured in this article, discussing the concerns Read more…