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New Zealand, known for its stunning landscapes but faces a growing waste management challenge. While waste to energy incineration may seem like an attractive solution at first glance, it is essential to critically examine whether it is the right approach for our unique island nation. When we think of waste incineration often it is portrayed as a magic solution, and many people get trapped into the idea of waste just ‘disappearing.’ In this blog post, we will explore why waste incineration won't work in New Zealand and discuss alternative methods that align better with our country's environmental goals.
I started Sol after wanting to naturally protect myself and my partner Luke’s faces when we travelled the coast of Central America chasing waves 7 years ago. We were using an amazing natural one out of Indonesia but we unfortunately couldn't buy it from New Zealand. After searching around I quickly realised there was no natural zinc available in New Zealand so I thought why not start making it ourselves!