We want to show you that sustainability isn’t just about green stuff, we’re building local resilience through action, wellbeing, and leadership.
Welcome to our hub for building a greener, healthier Silverdale.
As part of our business plan for 2024–2026, we are focusing on practical sustainability actions our business community can lead today, with a strong focus on waste minimisation and workplace wellbeing.
Our Commitment
Running a sustainable business means being thoughtful about the products and services you use and their long-term impact on the environment. Even small, intentional shifts in daily operations can lead to meaningful results.
It’s about taking practical steps, from how you source materials to how you manage waste, and seeking out better options such as local suppliers, low-emissions alternatives, and environmentally friendly products. Sustainability isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress.
Sustainable business is about looking at the products and services used in your business and thinking about their impact on the environment. Many sustainable practices aren’t too different to standard practices, and small changes can make a big difference.
Making your business more sustainable is about looking at what you do, what you buy, and how you use and dispose of things. It’s also about moving to eco-friendly, local, organic or low-emissions alternatives.
We aim to lead local change by:
- Reducing business waste
- Connecting businesses to reuse opportunities
- Promoting positive, resilient workplace cultures
Waste Reduction & Recycling Initiatives
We’re helping Silverdale businesses take environmental action through smarter waste practices and innovative collaboration.
Upcoming & Ongoing Projects
Pallet Recycling Programme
Free or low-cost collection of clean, unwanted pallets to promote circular use and reduce disposal costs.
E-Waste Collection Drives
E-waste collection drives to support safe, sustainable disposal of business waste including: E-waste (laptops, monitors, cords) - Items with plugs or batteries
Upcoming Events
Connecting businesses with waste processors and sustainability experts.
Business Waste Toolkit
A sustainable Silverdale includes healthy, supported workplaces. We’re helping local employers foster positive, productive teams.
Sustainability Champion Recognition
We’re celebrating Silverdale businesses and staff who are leading the way in sustainable workplace practices. From reducing waste to introducing greener processes, these champions are showing how small changes can make a big difference.
Share Your Story
Tell us how your business is embracing sustainability in the workplace. Your story could inspire others in our community to take action too!
Nominate a Champion
Know a staff member or another Silverdale business making an outstanding contribution to sustainability? We’d love to hear about them. Send your nomination to [email protected].
Together, we can showcase the inspiring work happening across Silverdale and build a more sustainable future for everyone.
Business Wellbeing Matters
A sustainable Silverdale includes healthy, supported workplaces. We’re helping local employers foster positive, productive teams.
What’s Coming:
Wellbeing Events & Webinars
Topics include mental health, team culture, burnout prevention and managing workplace change.
Resources for Business Leaders
Downloadable guides and checklists to build wellbeing into your everyday operations.
Wellbeing Champion Recognition
Highlighting Silverdale businesses who lead by example in staff wellbeing
Want to be part of the change?
We invite all Silverdale businesses to get involved. Whether it’s booking a waste collection, attending an event, or sharing your story, suggest a new initiative, every action counts.
Sustainable Transport
We’re working to transform how our business community moves through and around Silverdale.
What we're doing:
- Analysing local transport behaviour from our Silverdale Transport Survey
- Consulting with experts to identify sustainable transport solutions tailored to our area
- Partnering with Auckland Council's Travelwise and Silverdale businesses to explore initiatives such as:
- Carpool and ride-share networks
- Electric bike trials
- Business transport hubs and shared shuttle services
Downloads & Resources
- Waste Minimisation Act 2008 (Updated 2024)
- Auckland Council Waste Management & Minimisation Plan 2018
- WMMP 2024 Overview Page
- Waka Kotahi Resource Efficiency Guide
- Simply Sustainable Guide (MfE)
- Sustainable Business Network (SBN)
- Sustainable Business Council (SBC)
- Zero Waste Network NZ
- WasteMINZ – Waste Management Institute NZ
- Direct PDF: Waste Management & Minimisation Bylaw 2019
- BRANZ - REBRI: Reducing building material waste
- Watercare - Liquid Trade Waste