Sustainability
At TK we believe it a necessity to ensure our environmental footprint is as small as possible.
We’ve got a few concepts that offer a way forward in modern workplace practice.
Just some of the measures we take that help to us to be a certified carbon conscious organisation
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do, makes a difference – and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."
Jane Goodall
Recycling
No desk at TK has a bin underneath it. All members are encouraged to recycle as much as possible by using one of our ten recycle stations throughout our building.
Only in using these recycle stations can we ensure our waste to landfill is reduced to the smallest amount possible.
We now offer additional recycling for members, including batteries, milk lids and beer and wine caps as well as soft plastics. There is no service that collects these items so our green volunteers take them to community collections points
Worm Farms
We operate four worm farms at The Kollective. This provides two super environment saving opportunities.
1. Our food waste doesn't go to landfill. Rather if feeds our worms.
2. Our members are able to take home the nutrient filled worm pee to fertilise their own home grown veggies.
Lighting & Printing
Lighting
Our building makes best use of natural lighting with our expansive window design. Where we do require additional lighting, we will only use LED bulbs to ensure the smallest amount of power usage. Our clever lights are sensor triggered so if no one moves, the lights go off!
Printing
When sourcing our printer suppliers, we chose 100% locally owned company, Innovative Document Solutions https://ids.net.nz/
We use Ricoh, energy saving devices. Toner cartridges are collected and recycled into functional items such as park seats, speed bumps and rubbish bins. Ricoh is a carbon neutral company and have the Environmental Choice NZ Tick Of Approval ✅
Transport & Parking
While TK has 57 car parking spaces available for use, we actively encourage our members to think sensibly about the use of their car, particularly if it means single occupancy use.Our TK Total Transport Solution is an opportunity provided to members to use alternative transport solutions. The pool transport options are designed with the base idea that any member of The Kollective can travel to work on the bus, use a pool vehicle when needed and then jump on the bus back home again. All very easy and the best yet … all very sustainable.
Electric Car provided by Farmer Auto Village and charged by electric vehicle chargers provided by Powerco. If you didn't drive to work but now find that you need to get to a meeting quickly, resident members can book the TK EV. (subject to availability)
If you drive an EV, the nearest public quick-charger is at Pak n Save, Cameron Road. Other charging stations can be found here https://charge.net.nz/map/
E-Scooters The most fun way of getting around town, e-scooters are just brilliant. Hop on, scoot away and you'll be in your meeting in no time. They don't do hills. But is it a bad thing you need to walk up a hill?
E-Bikes The single most efficient method of commuting or getting to and from your daily appointments. E-bikes are easy to ride, will get you huge distances and provide for some exercise at the same time. Tauranga cycle network can help you plan your journey https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/P...
Bus The #59 Hopper Bus passes The Kollective - hop off at Clark St. Or The #1 0r #2 busses stop at the hospital, Just a short stroll down the hill to TK. www.baybus.co.nz
Bay Bus On Demand Baybus OnDemand is your new electric rideshare service in Tauranga South. Offering flexible transport to meet your daily travel needs, Baybus OnDemand connects you seamlessly within your community and to the wider Tauranga bus network. Experience personalised public transport that works with your schedule.https://www.baybus.co.nz/latest-updates/news-articles/ondemand/
Wednesday Challenge Why not register your team for The Wednesday Challenge? Little steps can make a big difference. https://www.wednesdaychallenge...
