Sustainability
New high-tech port hopper excels in sustainability and safety
The business Page Macrae Engineering was established in Mt Maunganui in 1955 as a small marine repair business. It remains a privately owned and operated company and is now one of…
Read MoreHydrogen refuelling station to open in Tauranga
Transport is the Western Bay’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, so the opening of a green hydrogen refuelling station in the Tauriko Business Estate later this year is positive news. …
Read MorePartnering for Nature: demonstrating the power of collaboration
Gemma Coate from Sustainable Business Network shares her insights on Priority One’s Partnering for Nature programme, which connects businesses to meaningful local nature projects. A powerful initiative in the Bay…
Read MoreGoodWrap Recycling tackles shrink wrap in construction
Plastic-wrapped buildings are a common sight in our region, and one of the more visible examples of plastic waste. The wrap serves as a useful protective layer but does pose…
Read MoreGeoheat: a potential cost-effective heat source for greenhouses
VegetablesNZ (partnering with the Ministry for Primary Industries, TomatoesNZ, GNS Science and GeoExchange) joined forces with Priority One to host an event to explain its project: Decarbonising Covered Crops with GeoHeat.…
Read MoreHow your business can benefit from Envirohub’s specialist recycling centre
Envirohub can help give new life to products that can’t be recycled kerbside. Dropping off business waste to the city hub not only diverts it from landfill but has a range…
Read MorePartnering for Nature: the Rayonier Matariki Forests approach
Priority One’s Partnering with Nature initiative aims to connect businesses with meaningful nature projects around our region. Research from our launch event shows that local Bay of Plenty businesses want…
Read MoreHow to get your business involved in Tauranga Moana conservation projects
Priority One recently launched the Partnering for Nature programme, in partnership with Bay Conservation Alliance. All businesses rely on biodiversity in some degree, and there’s a huge range of conservation…
Read MoreThe Circular Construction Collective: making inroads into industry waste challenges
The Circular Construction Collective was established by Priority One’s Sustainability Lead, Marissa Nikora, in response to the huge waste issues around the construction and demolition industries (which contribute up to…
Read MoreThe Wheel Deal: a new ride to work scheme launches
Did you know that you can save 32-62% when you purchase any bike, e-bike or e-scooter in Aotearoa? To encourage people to take advantage of this, Mount local Dan Wallace…
Read MoreHow your business can (and should!) help protect our local whenua
Restoring biodiversity on our whenua is an environmental, social, cultural and economic issue that affects all businesses, in some way. Priority One has joined with Bay Conservation Alliance to create…
Read MoreDemand reduction and energy efficiency will be essential in lowering energy-related emissions in Bay of Plenty, new report highlights.
Source: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority – EECA 15 May 2024 Demand reduction and energy efficiency will be essential in lowering energy-related emissions in Bay of Plenty, new report highlights.…
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