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The Government spends NZD$51.5 billion every year on buying goods and services. That’s 20% of our GDP. It’s a hugely powerful lever for transitioning New Zealand to a low-emissions, circular economy and ensuring a thriving environment for future generations. The...
In 2019, the Dutch central government launched its procurement strategy, “Procurement with Impact“. Their goal was to create climate-neutral business operations by 2030 and make ten key sectors fully circular by 2023 through strategic procurement. One of those sectors included...
An adaptation of this opinion piece by CEO Laura Gemmell was published here. Last April, the Consumer Guarantees Act (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill was plucked from the parliamentary lucky dip to the delight (and quite frankly, surprise) of advocates...
Written by Kate Hall (Ethically Kate) and commissioned by Eco Choice Aotearoa, this post was originally published here. Businesses are finally starting to take responsibility for their impact and listen to the environmental values of their customers. While some are...
Our recent submission for Aotearoa New Zealand’s second Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC2) highlighted the critical role Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) can play as a high-impact, emissions reduction tool. What is Sustainable Public Procurement? SPP focuses on leveraging government purchasing power...
It’s that time of year again, Santa. The pōhutukawa trees are blooming, homemade decorations are going up and here in the office, we’re planning a low-waste party to celebrate with friends. But apart from some magical abilities to keep our...
Environmental injustice and Racism: The Consequences The most glaring consequence of environmental racism and environmental injustice is the impact on the health of affected communities. Communities exposed to environmental risks (and denied access to environmental benefits) have a higher risk...
In today’s climate, where conversations about climate change, the environment and social justice can quickly spiral into a firestorm of insults, misinformation, and hurt feelings, I find myself asking two questions: 1. How can we have a productive conversation about...
The New Zealand Green Building Council’s new and improved Green Star has launched in Aotearoa – but what does that mean for manufacturers and suppliers? Eco Choice Aotearoa has put together a quick guide to help you get your head...
What would you say if I told you there was a way to cut costs, generate jobs, protect the environment and make good on our international obligations? I’m not selling snake oil, just advocating for a little something called Sustainable...
It’s thought the first New Years’ resolutions originated around 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians making promises to repay their debts and return borrowed items to their rightful owners. And while many of us now opt for 12-month gym...