In my work at Jack Yan & Associates, I came across a company called Nanosolar, which, according to our description, ‘is poised to mainstream the idea by printing solar cells, rather than use conventional silicon cells.’ Without getting into the technical stuff, I believe our city should lead the way in sustainable energy such as solar power. If the city can help drive prices for solar cells down by adopting them on a wider basis, then it will help everyday Wellingtonians meet their electrical needs without hurting their wallets quite as much. And allow Wellington to be the envy of other capital cities. At the very least, we need to examine the implications here, rather than have steep power bills that do not help ordinary Kiwi families.

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Earlier this year, Wellington City Council was proposing to get rid of the green recycling bins, due to a shortfall in the budget, and replace them with plastic bags. Public outcry and a petition ensured the status quo, and the Council has been forced to look for ways to save money elsewhere.
   It seems a no-brainer to continue the recycling programme rather than use more resources to make plastic bags, or sting Wellingtonians with an extra c. $60 per annum.
   We’d be interested in your comments, and if there are more things we can do with our recycling to become even more environmentally responsible.

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