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Reducing the Hole in the Middle of the Toilet Roll Saves Carbon Emissions

Sainsbury's is shrinking the volume of its own-brand toilet rolls - a packaging move which it claims will take 500 lorries off the road each year.   The retailer is the first company reduce the diameter of the inner cardboard tube on every roll by 12mm, cutting the number of delivery ... keep reading

Written by Edie Newsroom in May 2012, about Design, Emissions, Energy Saving, Innovation, Lifestyle & Behavior, marketing, Retail (4 comments)

Toyota NZ Dealer Network First to Attain Enviro-Mark Certification

  Toyota has extended its environmental leadership in New Zealand by being the first national dealership network in the country to attain the Enviro-Mark® certification programme.   The internationally recognised environmental management programme is administered by Crown Research Institute, Landcare Research. In 2010, Toyota trialled Enviro-Mark with selected dealers.   All 67 sites ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in March 2012, about awards, Children and Families, Consumerism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Emissions, marketing, Transport

London's New Recycling Bins

London’s new recycling points feature built-in screens to alert City workers with up-to-date information ranging from weather reports to the latest stock market results. Major cities around the world are constantly looking for innovative ways of repurposing and redesigning everyday necessities, aiming to make them more attractive and functional ... keep reading

Written by Springwise in February 2012, about Architecture, Design, Innovation, marketing, Recycling

Love and Diamonds

 “There was a time when love didn’t equal diamonds,” I explain to a girlfriend whose boyfriend is all but guaranteed to be her fiancée soon. She’s freaking out about whether he’s going to pick the right ring. I’m freaking out because I didn’t think ... keep reading

Written by Raegan Payne in February 2012, about Branding, Consumerism, Design, Finance & Money, Lifestyle & Behavior, marketing (7 comments)

NZ Women Believe Good Looking People Get More Opportunities

New Zealand women have major issues with body image. A lot don’t like their appearance, are obsessed with weight – and believe good looks and success are intrinsically linked.   This is what Next magazine discovered when they spoke to a cross section of New Zealand women about body image in ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in February 2012, about Children and Families, Consumerism, marketing, Media, Population (1 comment)

Greens Want Political and Media Advisors

The Greens are looking for some political and media advisors. They are expanding their team and are looking to fill several Political and Media Advisor positions. Reporting to the Media and Political Directors, advisors have broad portfolio responsibilities.They develop press releases, media stories and content for direct communications, while ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in January 2012, about marketing, Media, Politics & Government (1 comment)

SkyCity Hamilton Community Trust Distributes $570,000

102 community groups have received a share of nearly $570,000 distributed by the SkyCity Hamilton Community Trust to support all sorts of enterprise and community work. From organisations upskilling people to those celebrating the region’s arts and culture, supporting sports, health care and community, the Hamilton Community Trust ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in December 2011, about Charity, Children and Families, Corporate Social Responsibility, Finance & Money, Lifestyle & Behavior, marketing

Happiness? Want Some? From Costa Rica

 A new breed of sloth is  giving away $1 million in happiness to try to lure tourists to Costa Rica.It caught our attention. Who knows what may come after 100% Pure ?The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and U.S. advertising agency 22squared unveiled a series of promotional videos ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in October 2011, about Children and Families, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Industry & Business, marketing, Sustainability, Tourism, Travel

A Ranger in Your Pocket - Project Tongariro

Project Tongariro in the central North Island has launched New Zealand's first interactive smartphone application for a National Park - just in time for the busy summer walking season.Established in 1984, Project Tongariro is a non-profit organisation that has been active in the region for more than 25 years ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in October 2011, about Children and Families, Conservation, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Innovation, marketing, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans, Sustainability, Technology, Tourism

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