Here’s a run down on what we have been doing for awhile and also the goals that we have set out to achieve. 

• We have chosen “The Abilities Group” to reuse/recycle / repurpose our (and clients) e-waste. They also employ and enrich the lives of people with disabilities. https://www.abilities.co.nz/ 

• We recommend business grade hardware – that lasts and with suppliers that have a social responsibility and sustainability practises in place such as HP 

• Cleaning products are purchased from our local ECOSTORE business – we recycle all our packaging back to them. www.ecostore.com  

• We promote the transition from batteries to rechargeable batteries and sell the kits. We recycle all of our batteries https://upcycle.co.nz/ and use rechargeables for all our own needs.

• Our coffee is purchased locally – reusable packaging and coffee grounds are put into the worm farm. https://turningpointcoffee.co.nz  

• Our “Smartass” toilet paper / paper towels are sourced from Innocent Packaging – it is made from 100% sugarcane and bamboo fibre. https://www.smartass.co.nz

• Food scraps and organic waste goes to our worm farm- which feeds worm wee to our roof top garden – that in turns produces flowers for our bees. 

• Our rooftop garden has a beehive from “Bees Up Top” and we give our honey away to our clients as a gratitude gift. https://www.beesuptop.co.nz 

• We have a very well policed recycling system that encourages all staff to learn about the different waste streams – TIP one thing we did learn recently is that tinfoil with no food on it can be scrunched up and added to the recycling bin. https://methodrecycling.com/nz 

• We are committed to the Living Wage Movement Aotearoa https://www.livingwage.org.nz

• We use recycled paper when we use paper. https://www.officemax.co.nz/ Our printers are configured to print double sided black and white by default.
• Our power is supplied by Meridian Energy / Powershop who only supply 100% renewable energy – from wind / water and sun. http://www.powershop.co.nz

• We advocate and celebrate small carbon footsteps with our team – such as transport to and from work. 

• Recycle / reuse all of our packaging. 

• We recycle all soft packaging – and buy the recycled fence posts to support this initiative on our property. https://www.futurepost.co.nz/ 

• We have planted trees for survival in our gullies and water ways. 

So what’s Next? 

• Our goal is to become a B Corp certified in 2022 
• To plant native trees every year as part of a rejuvenation commitment on our rural property. 
• Continue to add new practises as we can in our processes and supply chain. 

• Educate our clients and choose new business clients that are aligned with our values. 
• Be educated by new ideas. 

If you can offer us any advice that we can change and adopt we will definitely listen just email us on help@fisheye.co.nz