At the Tourism Industry Aotearoa headquarters in Wellington, a Why Waste worm farm has been installed as part of the Tourism Sustainability Commitment, a strategy of twelve guiding principles to help the tourism industry across all of Aotearoa reduce waste and become carbon neutral.
Read MoreTake a look at the Taituarā office in downtown Wellington, where they are successfully diverting their biodegradable waste out of landfill and into the gardens of their staff in the form of rich, fertile soil.
Read MoreWhy Waste worm farms are composting up to 3 tonnes of organic Supermarket waste annually. While this is just a fraction of the 60,000 tonnes produced by New Zealand supermarkets each year, it’s still an important example of positive social environmental change.
Read MoreRuth from Fruition Horticulture became a member of Why Waste Worms when they moved office. In their previous office Ruth was collecting the organic waste in a bucket and taking it home to compost it. Now they can process all of their organic waste onsite transforming it into fertiliser for the soil.
Read MoreBridget didn't think she would have the space for a worm farm and was worried it might smell. She shares how she doesn't have to worry about anything to do with the worm farm except for feeding it and by doing so she's cut her rubbish down by half!
Read MoreCapes Medical Supplies has been renting the managed worm farm for over three years. They signed up to make a positive difference, bring more fun into the workplace and have a bit of a laugh. Peter highlights how the worm farm has helped to build the company culture.
Read MoreWe visit Holland Beckett Law, a commercial 'Why Waste Worms' customer to speak with Kate Reidy who works in their Environment and Resource Management team.
About half of Holland Beckett Law’s staff could be considered 'Millennials', which research* has shown are bringing an entirely different values set into the workplace.
Read MoreRachel shares how their worm farm has become a part of their workplace living ecosystem. Her partner Dave has named it ‘The Snake Pit’. Their staff love it and have a lot of fun with it.
Read MoreDebbie shares her passion of how the simple action of hiring a managed worm farm has contributed in a positive way. She has successfully reduced her waste from one bin every week to one bag every six to eight weeks! Not only has she reduced her waste and methane production, but she’s created a positive benefit of more soil, which is depleted worldwide.
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