Reduce waste and emissions. But it is going in the wrong direction
New Zealand is developing plans for two crises - climate change and waste - and to embrace the circular economy. It has no idea how to achieve this. This muddle dilutes the power of a circular economic system to create lasting change. A public consultation is currently underway to develop a emission reduction plan following the Climate Change Commission's advice regarding carbon budgets in New Zealand's 2050 net zero target. A new consultation document suggests a complete overhaul of the country's waste legislation and strategy. Both documents aim to move Aotearoa to a circular economic system -- one that reduces waste and pollution, keeps the...