Waste not, warn not

摘要

The genesis for Xtreme Zero Waste happened in 1998 when, after numerous meetings, the Raglan community formed a 'more than profit' organisation to deal with its closing local landfill, and crippling transport costs to send solid waste to the Horotiu landfill, north of Hamilton. The ultimate goal was 'zero waste to landfill'. "Waikato District Council supported the venture from the start with a contract to manage the transfer station and begin the journey of waste diversion," recalls Xtreme Zero Waste relationship manager Rick Thorpe. The company has now managed Raglan's solid waste for 16 years.