Environmental Featured

CrestClean was proud to take part in the Facilities Management Summit 2025 in Wellington. Auckland’s Dries Mangnus and Chris Wedding joined Wellington locals Adrian and Kylie Cashmore to engage with delegates and demonstrate how CrestClean helps facilities across New Zealand stay clean and perform at their best. This year’s summit theme, “Performance | Art, Whakairo

Have you checked out the brand-new RecycleKiwi® Education Hub? It’s now live and ready for primary and intermediate teachers who want to make learning about sustainability both fun and easy to bring into the classroom. Explore the Education Hub here. The hub is packed with free, flexible resources that teachers can pick up and use

CrestClean has teamed up with Yachting New Zealand to bring free RecycleKiwi® resource packs to yacht clubs all around the country! This partnership is part of Yachting New Zealand’s Clean Club programme, which supports clubs to take practical steps towards caring for the environment. By joining Clean Club, yacht clubs can show their commitment to

When people think of hygiene hazards, office desks don’t usually come to mind. Yet in reality, desks, phones, keyboards, and other shared surfaces are often the biggest offenders when it comes to spreading germs throughout the workplace. University of Arizona microbiologist Dr Charles Gerba has led numerous studies showing that office equipment can carry 10

Auckland Central franchise owner Sri Gunasingam and his hardworking cleaning team are the unsung heroes keeping the Duncan Cotterill offices spotless. Their dedication to maintaining a pristine and welcoming environment has made them an integral part of the wider Duncan Cotterill team in Auckland, ensuring that both the firm’s staff and clients enjoy a consistently

At CrestClean’s distribution centre, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a daily practice. Since May 1, 2018, Product Distribution Co-ordinator Malcolm Brown, who oversees packaging and distribution, has been reusing boxes to reduce waste. “Every time we receive freight, we store the boxes that are reusable and use it as packaging for what we

CrestClean’s relationship with Birdwood School has stood the test of time, growing stronger with each passing year. Now, 15 years on, Birdwood School is one of Auckland West’s longest-standing customers, making CrestClean a trusted and familiar presence in the school community. Auckland West Regional Master Franchisee Caro Wedding is proud of her region’s lasting connection

CrestClean customers Cooney Lees Morgan (CLM) have recently achieved Green status in the council-led Resource Wise programme. The company-wide effort has led to a 583% increase in waste diverted from landfill. Resource Wise is an initiative by the Tauranga City Council designed to support and guide businesses, schools, and other organisations in reducing waste and

In the heart of Gore, the Pakeke Lions Club have taken on the role of managing the town’s recycling. Driven by their love for keeping Gore beautiful, up to 20 Pakeke Lions members arrive every morning to prepare recyclables for their next phase at Fullcircle, where they’re repurposed as part of the circular economy. And

As winter approaches, offices and workplaces become busier as staff spend more time indoors. While carpets add warmth and aesthetic appeal to commercial spaces, they can also host a range of allergens, bacteria, and contaminants that may affect indoor air quality and the overall appearance of the space. Regular carpet cleaning, versus ‘spot cleaning’, is

Centralised rubbish bins replace individual desk bins with a designated waste station. This simple yet impactful approach to waste management in businesses and schools encourages proper waste separation and streamlines recycling initiatives. CrestClean’s Auckland West Regional Master Franchisee, Caroline Wedding, has been leading the charge in highlighting the benefits of implementing centralised rubbish bin systems

Kiwis, it’s time to take more care in our recycling efforts. Now that February 1 has come and gone, recycling rules are now standardised across the country. This means every New Zealander has the same set of rules for what can and cannot be thrown in their kerbside recycling bin. The Government initiative is set