Turtle Boots
We invited Alex Jenner to site to talk about his journey finding the right materials and recycling partners for Turtle Boots, a safety boot designed with recycling at end of life in mind.
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Victoria University visit to Newlands College
We hosted a group of Victoria University or Wellington master’s students at our Newlands College site, giving them hands-on experience of using digital tools.
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Vintage first aid kit
Our Dunedin team made an interesting discovery at the back of a cupboard last week – a Johnson’s First Aid Cabinet No. 1 that appears to date back to the 1920’s, complete with most of its contents!
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Waikato waste reduction video
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.
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Wakatipu Reforestation Trust
In another great initiative by one of our staff-led regional Sustainability Committees, our Central Otago team have committed to spending four afternoons a year volunteering with the Wakatipu Reforestation Trust.
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Waste Management at He Toki Kai Te Rika
There’s a strong sustainability focus at our He Toki Kai Te Rika – Otago Polytechnic Trades Training Centre site, which follows Living Building Challenge principles. Waste management is an important part of this, with a target of 80% of waste being diverted from landfill.
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