EERST is an award winning nationally-respected environmental trust. 
As a community-based organisation, we have a vested interest in the health and wealth of our community. For us that means making the communities where we live, work and play – more sustainable. By using natural resources more sustainably and by taking positive steps toward climate change in every community we believe we can find local solutions to global issues.
EERST currently promote 3 programmes that enable communities to contribute to a sustainable future:
The Paper4trees programme that was created by EERST has planted over 22,000 trees to date . For every tonne of paper and cardboard that is recycled:
- 13.5 trees are saved
- 5000 litres of water are saved
- The equivalent of 5.4 tonnes of C02 are not released
We are very proud of our achievements since the Trust was established in 2000 and we are dedicated to continuing our work toward the zero waste and carbon zero concept. We’re working hard with our project partners to do our bit to save the planet and work toward zero waste – we look forward to you joining us.
- 2010 Green Ribbon – Community action for the environment category (Ministry of the Environment)
- 2007 Seriously Sustainable Award (Tauranga Environment Centre)
- 2003 Runner up in Community Organisation of the Year (Zero Waste NZ Trust)
- 2003 School Incineration Removal (Environment BOP)
- 2002 Sustainable Management in Industry (Environment BOP)
- 2001 Community Education (Environment BOP)
- 2000 School Education (Environment BOP)