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Findatruckload is a web-based company that brings together road transport companies and freight providers online, matching existing empty truck capacity throughout New Zealand with half, full or multiple truckloads. The website is used for all types of road transport including: general freight, heavy haulage, vehicles, containers, bulk products and livestock. Visit www.findatruckload.co.nz... [more]
Posted: Monday 29 June 2009

Hi Alice, Yes, thanks, I collected four of them. Regards, Simon... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 6 May 2008

Hi Alice We did manage an exchange with Certified Ltd – but I have not heard from the other two listers. Thanks... [more]
Posted: Monday 21 April 2008

Hi Sorry about my lateness in replying But if I could take this opportunity to thank you for the mattresses on behalf of all of us here at Mana Ariki. In answers to the questions they were perfect condition. Please at any other time if there are any more mattresses available please keep us in mind Once again thank you... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 18 March 2008

Hi Alice, Sorry for the delay. Yes, there has been an exchange on the 1 tonne bags and I've successfully collected some. The food waste, I haven't acted on yet as I'm unsure when I'll be ready to use it, but should do so in the near future.... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 11 March 2008

Another happy user testimonial
Hi Alice, Many thanks for your reply on Monday. I visited the firm concerned and obtained 4 brilliant containers, spot on for my requirements. Kind Regards Les Spicer... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 30 January 2008

Permaculture gardener wins big!
Hi Alice Yes, we did a two day trip last week and picked up a trailerload of 13mm and 16mm irrigation alcathene as well as several bundles (can’t tell you how long it is) of 1.8m wide frost cloth. We will keep some of it, but most will be distributed to various addresses in Taranaki; an organic Market gardener (irrigation), a rarebreeds farm in backcountry (cloth), a permaculture lifestyleblock (irrigation and cloth) and a couple of housegardens Thanks Christine... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 12 December 2007

Bulk bags still have life
Good morning Alice I have just gone back through all the e-mails between us from the last six months. The only thing which we have ended up taking is the bulk bags from dairy goat corp. Sorry for not giving you any feedback. Shona... [more]
Posted: Monday 7 May 2007

Demolished kiwifruit structures find new use...
There is more than enough to go around still so please don't take it off the list. We would like to return again to get some more next weekend. A friend of ours would also like to have a go. Is it all the three structures by the way? We took about 10 beams and some 12 planks Kind regards Evelien... [more]
Posted: Monday 30 April 2007

Bay of Plenty Funky Junk
The Bay of Plenty Funky Junk was held at Te Puna Quarry with some brilliant entries created from reusable materials.... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 20 March 2007

Waste Exchange Cleans up Bay of Plenty
ONE man?s waste is another man?s treasure ? and, in the case of Waste Exchange, the goal is for as many people as possible to find treasure. Waste Exchange is a free, non-profit service that assists businesses wanting to find alternatives to sending their waste to the landfill. The idea is that the waste may be valuable to someone and a swapping network has been set up to re-distribute the rubbish.... [more]
Posted: Friday 16 March 2007

Treasured Rubbish Not Wasted
A relationship has developed between two Mt Maunganui enterprises that has everybody smiling. Through the Waste Exchange, off cuts and unwanted packaging materials from Santa Fe Shutters are collected at no charge by The Stewart Centre. They're then enjoyed for crafty use in the centre's art and woodworking departments.... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 14 November 2006

Waste Swap Really Works
Where's the future for a pile of obsolete computers, 9000 litres of reject beeswax and oceans of old colostrum? For Comvita at Paengaroa the answer was as easy as a phone call and the lot was taken off their hands - but not to landfill. Comvita is one of an increasing number of businesses turning waste in to 100 per cent recyclable materials through the Waste Exchange.... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 7 November 2006

New Zealand's top Sustainable Businesses Announced
The winners of the Westpac National Sustainable Business Awards have tonight been revealed at a gala dinner in Auckland. The winners are part of a growing trend for businesses to consider their impact on society, and to improve their bottom line by doing so. All five winners have focused on reducing their environmental impacts, improving staff and community relationships; and have managed to reduce costs and improved outcomes by doing so.... [more] [Link]
Posted: Thursday 19 October 2006

Done deal
If anyone can be relied upon to forget ... it's me! Sorry. They came from a farm ... Kim (and I think Doug?) Hunter. I'd guess around 4 ton all up? Some pics follow ... for you're own office interest only ... please delete after viewing, and definitely not for publication! I'm forwarding the picture emails as-is (so not all pics may be relevent)... Cheers, Rog.... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 10 October 2006

User Comment
Oh ... and by the way ... I did collect two rolls of used conveyor belt from AgriNutrients at MMN ... perhaps 150kg? Most will be used as weed suppression matting under moving target rails etc at the pistol club.... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 10 October 2006

Avocado waste great for stock food
Good Morning Alice It ended up being a no go with the pods at Biotech. We are taking the avocado paste product that you did give me the contact for in Tauranga and we still have other leads which we are yet to follow up on. Thanks for all your help, you have been awesome. Talk to you soon Regards Shona... [more]
Posted: Friday 6 October 2006

Insurance claim still has life in it
Hi Alice, I have only collected the spa pool shell from the fire insurance claim at the holiday park. No other materials have been collected. Cheers, Daniel... [more]
Posted: Friday 29 September 2006

Plastic pails reused for Bokashi
Hi Alice Sorry for late reply, last month II have collected ten 50L plastic containers and paid $2 each. I do plan to get 10 more soon, I will let you know-they have continuous supply. Regards Yellena... [more]
Posted: Monday 18 September 2006

Katikati daycare ecstatic!
Alice, you're a star! I am sure we can manage the freight! Oh, and we have just taken about 10 HUGE hessian bags from Carpet court (used to make a soft landing material for our Wannabe Supermen at the daycare, also cut the end of one and the kids run through it, like a tunnel. Took one home and my own kids have pegged it into the ground, soaped it up and made it into a waterslide! Great fun!... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 29 August 2006

Katikati centre upgrade complete with our help
We also got at least 15m of novilon/linoleum and then some, and heaps of carpet from carpet court, shared around between the daycare centre and the staff! The 4yr old's extension programme room is now converted into a warm, comfy place, rather than the cold floor where they would have to sit on a rug! They are all very proud of their carpet. A big piece of novilon (3x2m) is used on the wooden deck for construction purposes... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 29 August 2006

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