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2 HP Office Jet 7410 printers and 8 ink cartridges for the printers for sale. Both printers still work - 1 was used at the Office and the other used at home. Ink cartridges do have expiry dates on them ranging from Jan 2018 - Feb 2021 but they are in sealed packets and should still be fine to use.
500 or swap for a double or king single bed in similar condition and cash my way.
Fast fashion is leading to a mountain of clothing being thrown away each year and has a huge impact on the environment, so can we turn our unwanted garments into something useful?
Open your wardrobe and be honest. How long was it since you last wore some of those clothes? Do you think it might … View moreFast fashion is leading to a mountain of clothing being thrown away each year and has a huge impact on the environment, so can we turn our unwanted garments into something useful?
Open your wardrobe and be honest. How long was it since you last wore some of those clothes? Do you think it might be time for a clear out?
Languishing in the back of cupboards and bottom of drawers are outfits that don’t fit any more, items that have gone out of fashion, or even clothes that have never been worn. In fact, according to research conducted by sociologist Sophie Woodward at the University of Manchester, on average 12% of clothes in the wardrobes of women she studied could be considered “inactive”.
If you were brutal, you’ll probably manage to fill a bin-bag or two with clothes you no longer want or need. But what then?
Around 85% of all textiles thrown away in the US – roughly 13 million tonnes in 2017 – are either dumped into landfill or burned. The average American has been estimated to throw away around 37kg of clothes every year. And globally, an estimated 92 million tonnes of textiles waste is created each year and the equivalent to a rubbish truck full of clothes ends up on landfill sites every second. By 2030, we are expected as a whole to be discarding more than 134 million tonnes of textiles a year.
Millions of tonnes of clothing, shoes and other textiles end up in landfill every year because very little is sent for recycling.
“The current fashion system uses high volumes of non-renewable resources, including petroleum, extracted to produce clothes that are often used only for a short period of time, after which the materials are largely lost to landfill or incineration,” says Chetna Prajapati, who studies ways of making sustainable textiles at Loughborough University in the UK.
“This system puts pressure on valuable resources such as water, pollutes the environment and degrades ecosystems in addition to creating societal impacts on a global scale.”
There are good reasons to seek out alternatives to chucking clothes in the bin – globally the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions, with textile production alone is estimated to release 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere every year. Vast amounts of water are also needed to produce the clothes we wear too and the fashion industry is responsible for 20% of global waste water. (Read more about the impact our fashion addiction has on the planet.)
At the same time we are buying more clothes than ever – the average consumer now buys 60% more clothing than they did 15 years ago. More than two tonnes of clothing are bought each minute in the UK, more than any other country in Europe. Globally, around 56 million tonnes of clothing are bought each year, and this is expected to rise to 93 million tonnes by 2030 and 160 million tonnes by 2050.
Globally just 12% of the material used for clothing ends up being recycled.
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Great children's play house, our grand children have grown out of playing in it. Re-oiled, painted & light repairs carried out.
Light weight I can lift it on my own. Need a trailer or flat deck ute to remove.
Msg 022 457 4582 for further info
Kia ora neighbours,
We are looking for residents in Island Bay and Ōwhiro Bay to sign up their household to be part of our phase 2 eradication project.
Our team will be working in Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks, encouraging households to sign up to be part of our … View moreKia ora neighbours,
We are looking for residents in Island Bay and Ōwhiro Bay to sign up their household to be part of our phase 2 eradication project.
Our team will be working in Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks, encouraging households to sign up to be part of our project, with installations and servicing to begin later once our Miramar Peninsula eradication is finished.
If you know anyone living in Island Bay or Ōwhiro Bay please encourage them to sign up to our project. It's Free and the devices will be Fully Serviced by our team.
Sign up now online - and please spread the word with your friends and neighbours!
A few years back I purchased some nice hay from a lovely lady on Buller Rd. I’ve since misplaced her phone number and would like anyone that knows of her to make contact to see if she has any this season. Thanks in advance
Hi we have 2 dozen free range eggs we get from our supplier that we can't get through ourselves before they expire. They will have to be used up fairly soon. Pick up in Waikanae. Thanks Mel
Don't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on TUESDAY from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Beautiful award winning Olive Oil, Plants, Local Honey, Delicious Locally Grown Avocados, Crafts, Face Masks, Knits, The Rawleigh's Man, … View moreDon't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on TUESDAY from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Beautiful award winning Olive Oil, Plants, Local Honey, Delicious Locally Grown Avocados, Crafts, Face Masks, Knits, The Rawleigh's Man, Bric-a-brac, Books and lots lots more. See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL!!
David Horton from Waikanae Beach
Laser Printer Labels and Laminating Pouches for Sales 3 packs of 99.1mm x 38.1mm 14 labels per sheet (25 Sheets per Pack) 3 packs of 199.6mm x 289.1mm 1 label per sheet (25 Sheets per Pack) 1 pack of 100 A5 Laminating Pouches 1 pack of 25 A4 Laminating Pouches … View moreDavid Horton from Waikanae Beach
Laser Printer Labels and Laminating Pouches for Sales 3 packs of 99.1mm x 38.1mm 14 labels per sheet (25 Sheets per Pack) 3 packs of 199.6mm x 289.1mm 1 label per sheet (25 Sheets per Pack) 1 pack of 100 A5 Laminating Pouches 1 pack of 25 A4 Laminating Pouches Retail price around $180, Sale price for the lot just $70
Laser Printer Labels and Laminating Pouches for Sales
3 packs of 99.1mm x 38.1mm 14 labels per sheet (25 Sheets per Pack)
3 packs of 199.6mm x 289.1mm 1 label per sheet (25 Sheets per Pack)
1 pack of 100 A5 Laminating Pouches
1 pack of 25 A4 Laminating Pouches
Retail price around $180, Sale … View moreLaser Printer Labels and Laminating Pouches for Sales
3 packs of 99.1mm x 38.1mm 14 labels per sheet (25 Sheets per Pack)
3 packs of 199.6mm x 289.1mm 1 label per sheet (25 Sheets per Pack)
1 pack of 100 A5 Laminating Pouches
1 pack of 25 A4 Laminating Pouches
Retail price around $180, Sale price for the lot just $70
Hi, Andre here from Clean Water Solutions
Still no real rain. places are drying out. We are still able to provide water, both Council and Our own private certified deep well.
Here Are a couple of jobs we had lately. Yes, that is feeding a helicopter and being used for irrigation!
don't … View moreHi, Andre here from Clean Water Solutions
Still no real rain. places are drying out. We are still able to provide water, both Council and Our own private certified deep well.
Here Are a couple of jobs we had lately. Yes, that is feeding a helicopter and being used for irrigation!
don't worry that swimming pool was being filled with our water not council
Call/txt me on 027 4477447
Hey Wellingtonians!
How is the windy capital going? nothing like a sunny day in oriental bay are we right?!
With the kids hopefully out of the house, now is the time to tackle some of those other jobs. Like your broadband or power bill, could you be saving money or just simply be on a better … View moreHey Wellingtonians!
How is the windy capital going? nothing like a sunny day in oriental bay are we right?!
With the kids hopefully out of the house, now is the time to tackle some of those other jobs. Like your broadband or power bill, could you be saving money or just simply be on a better plan?
Compare what’s out there to find out! It’s easy as, our team will do all the work for you. We know you have enough on!
Give us a bell now on 0508 226 672. We keep things stress and obligation free!
Michelle Reed from Upper Hutt.
"This is Angus our Bull Mastiff from Upper Hutt – 2 ½ years old."
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