Todays news update is a little different, I was on The Heat radio station here in Rotorua this morning, talking about RecycleMap. Check it out! Certainly a little out of my comfort zone, but definitely feeling good that there are people out there who see RecycleMaps value and are helping promote the site!
Coming soon to a RecycleMap near you, lightbulb recycling drop-off locations! (Thanks for the suggestion Angela!)
Shout out to Rotorua Lakes Council (MY council!) for covering RecycleMap on their website along with facebook!
All district council sites now cross-checked for E-Waste, Oil, Paint and Tyre facilities!
There’s now 3309 markers across 16 map categories on RecycleMap š
Only 8 more district councils to go before District Council E-Waste, Tyre, Oil and child car seat recycling facilities are on the site! It’s taking a bit of time, but I have also been refining the behind-the-scenes processes, so it’s getting easier to add new locations across categories. The time consuming part is picking through the different websites to make sure I don’t miss any locations!
(If you know of any locations not on the site, please do let me know!)
I am currently trialling a plug-in for RecycleMap that will allow users to choose to view the website in Te Reo MÄori. I’m currently working out the kinks, as the plug-in seems to have issues with some special characters. In the meantime, please do check it out (Click the NZ Flag in the top right corner of the screen) and provide feedback and suggestions, I’d love to know your thoughts!
Doing my evening trawl of council websites for new recycling locations (such an exciting life I lead) and what do I find? A LINK TO RECYCLEMAP!! This marks the first time I’ve come across a link back to the RecycleMap project from a site out there on the internet. I’ve got a warm fuzzy feeling inside!
After the unfortunate fire last week at the Abilities group site, I’ve now removed the markers for their map categories. It is unfortunate, and I sincerely hope that the group is able to secure a new site and continue to do the amazing work that they do. A GiveALittle page has been set up to help the group, which employs over 100 people with disabilities.