Branded clothing recycling
We’re diverting end-of-life branded clothing and PPE from landfill by sending it to Upparel, where it is washed, shredded and turned into a felt-like material that can be used in homewares, furniture and construction.
We’re diverting end-of-life branded clothing and PPE from landfill by sending it to Upparel, where it is washed, shredded and turned into a felt-like material that can be used in homewares, furniture and construction.
Our Environmental Manager Annie Day met with William Grant and Ben Rowan from Hilti New Zealand to discuss the benefits of buying in bulk. Good sports that they are, William and Ben joined Annie to launch our #wasteshakedown, where we’ll share some of the ideas we’re exploring with our clients, subcontractors and supply chain to build more sustainably.
We were delighted to be featured in a video showcasing how construction companies and clients in Waikato are working together to encourage a culture of waste reduction.
Alongside the copper pipe replacement project, we’re also refurbishing over 1200 square metres to deliver brand new Urology and Renal departments at Wellington Regional Hospital, using some of the latest construction technology to ensure that the job runs smoothly.
We’re working behind the scenes at Wellington Regional Hospital to replace and upgrade the entire water reticulation system. By using the latest technology, we’re completing a very invasive procedure as painlessly as possible!
One of the initiatives facilitated by our staff-led Sustainability Committees is offering to plant a native tree at the end of a project.
We were very proud to have partnered with the National Association of Women in Construction for the NAWIC Excellence Awards 2022.
We’re increasingly talking about environmental awareness at our site toolbox talks, even bringing in some of our waste partners to chat to the team.
Our Waikato/BoP team arranged a visit to Waipahihi Marae for Matariki, taking the opportunity to find out more about the people, culture and legends from the area around our Tauhara geothermal power station project.
With some massive project milestones achieved, Matariki, and the Filipino Lechon Festival, we had a lot to celebrate at Tauhara geothermal power station this week!