E-waste recycling at OfficeMax
I routinely check WDC's recycling page for new or updated information. During my last check a few days ago I was very surprised to read that OfficeMax now accept certain types of electronic waste (e-waste) free of charge (see the "e-Waste" section at the bottom of the page). I couldn't quite believe it, so I visited OfficeMax today and asked them about it - and it's true! Brian, one of their (very friendly) staff even gave me a guided tour, explained the collection process to me, and showed me some stats how much was diverted from landfill in recent months. E-waste goes to Auckland, is separated, shredded and preprocessed there, collected, and then shipped overseas to specialist recyclers who recover between 95% and 99% of the materials, particularly the precious metals.
Kudos and BIG THANKS to OfficeMax for implementing this scheme. Please excuse the bad quality of the photo, which was taken in a bit of a hurry. OfficeMax also have a web page for this free service, which is called TechCollect.
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Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?
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The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
Lovers Lane opens
It's open! This morning we held a blessing for the new pathway, bridge and boardwalk in Lovers' Lane that connects the Kamo Shared Path with the Raumanga Shared Path.
You can access it from Cafler Park, Second Avenue, or between the Central Library and the council building, Te Iwitahi. The walking and cycling pathway includes a new paved area, Te Ara Hīkoi ki Kauika (the pathway to Kauika), a replaced bridge over the Waiarohia Stream, and a new boardwalk in Cafler Park.
The design is by Littoralis, Hawthorn Geddes and Boffa Miskell, connecting to the natural environment and local history. The high quality of construction was by local contractors including Canam, Robinson Asphalts, Culham Engineering, Northland Metal Industries (NMI), Ezra Bell, BDX Engineering and more.
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