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Here is a fun and easy way to reuse a plastic bottle! These are the basic instructions for creating a plastic bottle planter. Creative fun for the kids and recycling those plastic bottles? We call that a win-win.
They look adorable with succulents (cactus or herbs would also work) and chances are … View moreHere is a fun and easy way to reuse a plastic bottle! These are the basic instructions for creating a plastic bottle planter. Creative fun for the kids and recycling those plastic bottles? We call that a win-win.
They look adorable with succulents (cactus or herbs would also work) and chances are the planters will last for a while.
You’ll need:
• Plastic bottles
• Sharpie
• Acrylic paint & brushes
• Pencil (for sketching details)
• Scissors
1. Use the sharpie to mark out the shape of your animal on the bottle.
2. With scissors roughly cut out your shapes. After the top of the bottle is removed go back around and clean up the edges. Wipe clean (make sure bottle is clean and dry).3. Paint the bottle with chosen shade of acrylic paint, this will take several coats. Tip: use a hair dryer to speed drying between coats. Spray paint made for plastic can be used if you already have a can at home.
4. Once dry, use the pencil to sketch the eyes, mouth, and other details, and paint over with your desired colours.
5. Fill with soil and your favourite succulents. These also make cute containers to keep anything in (pencils, food, toys, beads) as well as colourful décor for your kids’ room.
We hope you enjoyed our tutorial and if you make a one we would love to see a picture!
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Does anyone have any mussel shells lying around not needed. I am trying to make muka for flax weaving and having trouble trying to obtain some. Willing to buy if necessary. I will really appreciate any help at all if you know where they can be obtained. Thankyou all.
My son will have a wide range of gold, silver, jade and costume jewellery, purchased from liquidation stocks, for sale [ alongside my airplants ] at the Meeanee hall 0n Sat 4-8pm. Get your Xmas shopping done here.
At the Xmas market in the Meeanee hall on Sat 21st 4-8pm I will have for sale air plants [ some in flower ] mounted on unique varnished driftwood. Table and hanging styles available from $10 each.
Hi neighbours,
It’s the team from Tony’s Tyre Service Napier here. We’re your local tyre shop stocking leading tyre brands at discount prices. We have the cheapest tyres everyday – if you find a lower cash price, we guarantee to beat it by $10 a tyre. Some T&Cs apply.
In addition … View moreHi neighbours,
It’s the team from Tony’s Tyre Service Napier here. We’re your local tyre shop stocking leading tyre brands at discount prices. We have the cheapest tyres everyday – if you find a lower cash price, we guarantee to beat it by $10 a tyre. Some T&Cs apply.
In addition to all your tyre needs, we are MTA-assured and our mechanics can perform automotive servicing and general repairs.
Our Napier store is at the corner of Wellesley Road & Owen Street.
Give us a call today or come down and see the team.
The team at Tony’s Tyre Service.
Chris and I have been working as hard we can to turn around as many skips as possible for everyone out there over the past few days. Finally having a few free up now. So if you need one or know of someone still needing to get their stuff gone, pass on our details or tag them below. Enjoy the … View moreChris and I have been working as hard we can to turn around as many skips as possible for everyone out there over the past few days. Finally having a few free up now. So if you need one or know of someone still needing to get their stuff gone, pass on our details or tag them below. Enjoy the Hawke's Bay sunshine today!
Want to get a little crafty this weekend? We have extended the closing date for the Red Cross Upcycle Challenge to Monday 23rd November at 5pm.
There are 3 challenges;
* HB Curtain Bank Challenge - Sponsored by Kathys Drapes by design
Turn a previously loved curtain into a fashion item.
* Red … View moreWant to get a little crafty this weekend? We have extended the closing date for the Red Cross Upcycle Challenge to Monday 23rd November at 5pm.
There are 3 challenges;
* HB Curtain Bank Challenge - Sponsored by Kathys Drapes by design
Turn a previously loved curtain into a fashion item.
* Red Cross Retail Challenge - Sponsored by Tammy Jensen, Harcourts
Upcycle an item from one of our retail stores
* Art Upcycle Challenge - Sponsored by Red Cross Cadbury Road shop
Upcycle the artwork or the frame
There is a $250 prezzy card up for grabs for the winner of each challenge so kickstart your creativity and recycle, repurpose and reuse an item purchased at either of our retails stores.
* Dalton Street Store - 128 Dalton Street, Napier open - Open 10am to 3pm Monday to Saturday
* Cadbury Road Shop - 35 Cadbury Road, Onekawa - Open 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
The winner will be announced at the Mistletoe Market on Thursday 26th November being held at Toitoi - HB Arts and Events Centre.
For more information and the rules please visit www.redcross.org.nz...
As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest.
UPDATED: November 18
4.58pm
Hawke's Bay District Health Board has issued a warning advising people not to gather shellfish from Hawke Bay until December 7.
The warning is due to health risk of eating shellfish that could be contaminated with sewage following the flood.
Non-filter … View moreUPDATED: November 18
4.58pm
Hawke's Bay District Health Board has issued a warning advising people not to gather shellfish from Hawke Bay until December 7.
The warning is due to health risk of eating shellfish that could be contaminated with sewage following the flood.
Non-filter feeding marine species including crayfish, fish, kina and paua are unaffected and can be consumed.
November 11
3.09pm
Civil Defence has released a guide outlining all the information you need to know about coping after the floods. Check it out here.
November 10
3.13pm
Civil Defence has advised those that have been affected by flooding to exercise caution when cleaning up their property. Flood water can contain hazardous bacteria that could lead to illness if proper hygiene is not adhered to. See the guide below to help keep you and your whānau safe:
Protecting your health in an emergency: Returning home after a flood.
November 10
9.40am
Flooding in Napier has caused residents to be stranded in their homes, schools to close and landslip warnings after Napier's wettest day in 150 years.
2000 houses have now had their power restored overnight leaving 680 properties still without power this morning (Tuesday 10 November). A number of landslips are being assessed on Napier Hill and a rain watch is still needed on the area from 3pm Tuesday afternoon to 10am Wednesday morning.
What you need to know:
- Emergency services are encouraging people to stay with family and friends if they need to evacuate. Where no other options are available, residents can evacuate to Kennedy Park (11 Storkey St, Marewa).
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), along with other agencies, are working to keep the community safe. Residents are urged to call 111 if they are feeling unsafe.
- FENZ says due to water contamination, residents should not drive in the flood waters and should stay indoors ensuring no food eaten has been in contact with flood waters due to the possible presence of sewage.
- MetService is also forecasting possible thunderstorms for northern Hawke’s Bay. Residents are urged to keep an eye on the news and expect delays if travelling.
Hawke’s Bay police area commander, Jeanette Park says residents in Marewa and Onekawa should stay inside until the flood waters receded, and all Napier residents who do not need to travel should stay home.
Police will continue today to work alongside the Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group to ensure the community is kept safe at this time. Read further updates now.
Are you a business that sells handmade or Christmas present worthy products? NZ Red Cross has 4 sites left for their #mistletoemarket being held at Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre and would love to fill them!
The available sites are 2m x 2.4m and are corner sites. Cost is $50 … View moreAre you a business that sells handmade or Christmas present worthy products? NZ Red Cross has 4 sites left for their #mistletoemarket being held at Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre and would love to fill them!
The available sites are 2m x 2.4m and are corner sites. Cost is $50 and the event is on Thursday 26th November from 2-8pm.
Interested? please email amber.mcarthur@redcross.org.nz or call 027 236 0559. You can find out more information about the event here - www.redcross.org.nz...
We would also love more entries to our #upcyclehb Challenge and have extended the closing date to 5pm on Monday 23rd November to give everyone time over the weekend to finish their entries. There are 3 categories each with a prize of a $250 prezzy card. To find out more please visit - www.redcross.org.nz...
Looking for a gift idea? How about a beauty treatment voucher! Vouchers available from $50 to $250. Treat someone special - or treat yourself! Give Karen at Vivace a call on 021 032 8821.
HOW DOES WOOL BIODEGRADE?
All materials of animal and vegetable origin have some degree of biodegradability, meaning that they are capable of being decomposed by the action of living organisms, such as fungi and bacteria. Wool is composed of the natural protein keratin, which is similar to the … View moreHOW DOES WOOL BIODEGRADE?
All materials of animal and vegetable origin have some degree of biodegradability, meaning that they are capable of being decomposed by the action of living organisms, such as fungi and bacteria. Wool is composed of the natural protein keratin, which is similar to the protein that makes up human hair. When keratin is broken down naturally by microorganisms, the products do not pose any environmental hazard.
WOOL READILY BIODEGRADES IN MOIST, WARM CONDITIONS
On disposal, if wool is kept warm and moist or buried in soil, fungal and bacterial growths develop which produce enzymes that digest wool. On the other hand, thanks to the unique chemical structure of keratin and wool’s tough, water-repellent outer membrane, clean and dry wool fibres do not readily degrade. This allows wool products to be resilient and long-lasting in normal conditions.
WOOL BIODEGRADES QUICKLY
Wool biodegrades readily in as little as three to four months but the rate varies with soil, climate and wool characteristics. This releases essential elements such as nitrogen, sulphur and magnesium back to the soil, able to be taken up by growing plants. Some studies found more rapid degradation after only four weeks’ burial in soils. Research has shown that processing treatments such as dyeing and anti-shrink treatment can affect the rate of biodegradation in soil, causing an increase in the initial resistance of wool fabric to degradation. However, this is a short-term effect, typically not persisting beyond eight weeks.
WOOL RETURNS ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS TO THE SOIL
On burial in soil, wool becomes a slow-release fertiliser providing nutrients for uptake and growth by other organisms. Some have even used wool fertiliser to foster herb and vegetable growth. This is known as natural closed loop recycling; restoring the initial inputs of soil and grass. Other beneficial effects of adding wool to soils include enhanced water holding capacity, improved water infiltration, soil aeration and reduced erosion. Ground-up wool carpet, when used as a fertiliser, increased the dry matter yield of grass growth by 24% to 82%.
WOOL DOES NOT ADD TO LANDFILL VOLUMES OR MICROFIBRE POLLUTION
Natural fibres biodegrade naturally in a relatively short period in soils and aquatic systems and therefore do not accumulate in landfill and oceans. Results from a University of Canterbury study demonstrate that wool degrades in a marine environment. In contrast, synthetic textiles persist for many decades and can disintegrate to small fragments. Commonly known as microplastics, or microfibres when less than 5mm in diameter, these fragments accumulate in aquatic environments and land disposal sites where they have negative effects on ecosystems when consumed by organisms. A single polyester fleece garment can produce more than 1900 fibres per wash. Ingestion has a negative impact on organisms, sometimes causing death through starvation as plastic replaces food in the stomach. Once in the food chain, microplastics potentially also affect human health via seafood consumption.
At Curtain Clean we are all about minimising waste and reducing the amount of uncompostable materials going into landfill. Keep in mind that a lot of fabrics can be washed and don't need to be thrown away! Call us on 07 579 0501 if you have something you'd like cleaned, we can treat almost all fabrics.
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