Eco Kiwi is in its third month now so here is some more good news from our networkers!

One of our Wellington networkers Grace spoke to staff at the Boys and Girls Institute in Wellington recently. We received this feedback from the staff:

Grace (front) talks to staff at the Girls & Boys institute in Wellington about recycling.

In Dunedin the networkers have been attending the Farmer’s Market with very positive results.

At Creekfest in Porirua Shanel had an Eco Kiwi stall and with help from Grace and despite being badly positioned behind a big marquee gathered names of 50 people interested in Eco Kiwi.

The Central Otago team reported back that they had a great presence at the recent Upper Clutha Agricultural & Pastoral Show.

We’ve also been receiving quite a bit of interest in Eco Kiwi from a press release sent out to local Wellington newspapers and Sarah was interviewed on NewstalkZB one Saturday morning!

Finally, here are some more examples of small changes that people have decided to make to their household in order to bring benefits to themselves and to the environment (NB all names have been changed).

Nico from the Wairarapa decided to install draught stoppers on all external doors.

Lily from the Wairarapa decided to start switching off all appliances at the wall after use – saves on power and stops fires starting from faulty wiring.

Kate from Porirua decided to start walking to the video shop and for trips to the shops for small items instead of driving as she wanted to get more exercise.

Jeremy from Wellington decided to start a compost bin instead of using his waste disposal.

Anne of Wellington decided to start making yoghurt to cut down on packaging and save money.

The Jones family of Porirua decided to choose products with the least amount of packaging.

Keri of Otago has decided to start using a mooncup instead of tampons.

Tom of Otago has decided to only buy beer in refillable flagons or crates.

Lisa of Wellington decided to switch off the computer at the wall when not in use.

Terry of Porirua decided to insulate his hot water pipes.

Ruth of Otago has decided to keep hot water in a thermos instead of boiling the jug each time she wants a cuppa!

Suki of Lower Hutt decided to replace her old faucets with ceramic faucets that don’t need washers and therefore don’t drip.

Tom of Porirua decided to fix some leaky taps.

Jo of Otago decided to divert water from her washing machine directly to a new section of trees she had planted.