Related Links

Tit for Tat by Fay Furner

Below are links to websites that give information about recycling and sustainable practices in New Zealand. Also read about some of the innovative approaches to recycling in the art and fashion worlds. If you want to recommend other sites to include, please contact us.

Recycling/Education

www.sustainability.govt.nz
Re-using products is another great way of minimising your rubbish. It saves the energy and resources needed to make new products – and it saves you money too.

www.zerowaste.co.nz
Zero Waste combines a big vision with a practical approach to reduce the amount of rubbish we create in New Zealand. Read about the Zero Waste Marae Movement and click on "Hot Issues" for the latest news from the recycling frontier on packaging, cellphones, computers, nappies, tyres:

www.ecomatters.org.nz
Find out about three Waitakere Cty organisations that work with the community to protect and enhance the environment - Keep Waitakere Beautiful, Tag Out Trust and Weedfree Waitakere. Plus read about the work of The Sustainable Living Centre which helps people learn how to live more sustainably in their suburban homes and backyards.

www.arc.govt.nz
Click on the KIDS icon at the Auckland Regional Council site - it leads into fun and games while saving the planet plus offers homework resources and teacher information.

http://www.tki.org.nz/r/environ_ed/
TKI - Te Kete Ipurangi is the Online Learning Centre created by Ministry of Education with information and resources for TEACHERS at primary and secondary level on how to promote an understanding of environmental issues in their classrooms. Extensive links to other websites and resources.

www.eednz.org.nz
Environmental Education Directory of New Zealand - a massive database of NZ publications, initiatives, and education kits aimed at businesses, community groups, schools and individuals: all sorted into relevant categories from "waste" to "water".

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www.teachingonline.org/lessonpdfs/Litter.pdf
A clear and simple unit of work for teachers to use in the classroom to raise awareness about reducing litter in the environment. Loads of practical ideas and suggestions for activities.

Fashion/Art

www.resurgence.org/resurgence/issues/champeney209.htm
In 2002 the Reclaimed Exhibition toured New Zealand - an inspiring showcase of contemporary design and craft by British artists working with recycled materials. When the show came to the Auckland Museum, a selection of Trash to Fashion® costumes featured as local content. The above link takes you to an article titled The New Alchemists - it's a pithy and stimulating read about the trend of turning rubbish into gold, metaphorically speaking.

www.edun.ie
EDUN is an eco-friendly clothing label that rocks. Created by Bono of U2 fame, his wife Ali Hewson and American designer Rogan, EDUN's founding philosophy is that clothes should look great and be manufactured according to Fair Trade-like principles where the materials are 'ethically' sourced and as far as possible organic. Click on "Press" and open up The Telegraph Magazine article. It takes a while to download, but gives full background detail about this venture.

www.traid.org.uk
TRAID stands for Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development. TRAID is a leading UK recycling fashion charity involved in the re-use of second hand and vintage clothes. It raises money to fund international aid projects whilst helping to promote recycling and waste reduction in the UK. Earlier this year TRAID hosted an inspirational fashion show in London called Positively Remade where guest designers presented one-off customised recycled garments.

www.junkystyling.co.uk/
Great inspiration here for designers in Trash to Fashion®'s streetwear category. Run by two enterprising women for the last seven years out of their shop in London's Brick Lane, Junky Styling de-constructs and redesigns second-hand threads such as traditional suits into "twisted, tailored garments". They also offer a "wardrobe surgery" service!

www.saricouture.com
Sari is another small UK clothing label that launched its first women's wear collection in June 2004, titled "Dream On" made exclusively from recycled saris. Sari began in 2002 as a project recycling saris into accessories to raise money for children in developing countries. The project has grown into an ethical label owned by Sital Haria and Sam Cook that represents their passion for combining good design with ethical values. Sari continues to support international aid by donating 10% of its sales to a children's charity.