About this Event
Join us for an inspiring two-day journey into the world of zero waste! Connect with like-minded individuals while learning about zero watse practices, policies, values & concepts.
This course is based nice and central at the new Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre in Western Springs.
On day two we will be venturing out for a site tour session at Onehunga Community Recycling Centre. Please note, we will be traveling there as a group from Waiōrea by carpooling (will disuss this futher closer to the time).
Zero Waste Concepts & Context
Delve into zero waste concepts, principles & philosophies.
- The story of waste
- What is zero waste
- Māori cultural perspectives
- Landfills & incineration
- Roles of government & councils
- Getting to know the wider sector
Recyclable Resources
Learn about journey of reusable goods from consumer to resale.
- Identifying recyclable resources
- Applying the waste hierarchy
- The resource recovery journey
- Recyclable materials
- Organics & composting
Zero Waste Activities
Explore all zero waste activities & understand the environmental, economic & social benefits.
- Education & behaviour change
- Zero waste living
- Zero waste events
- Waste audits
- Reuse Activities
- Practical product stewardship
Practical Resource Recovery
Hands on experience at an operating resource recovery centre.
- Site tour
- Health & safety
- Machinery & equipment
Please note: This sessions varies from site to site and is not included in online course.
- Members of community organisations interested in undertaking waste minimisation including reuse, repair, community composting and other local social enterprise
- Businesses and individuals interested in the circular economy and/or expanding their environmental, zero waste and resource recovery knowledge
- Elected members of local government with responsibilities under the Waste Minimisation Act
- Local government staff involved in community economic and local development, waste minimisation and climate mitigation
- People interested in living a zero waste lifestyle
Please select the correct ticket option when pay for training fees. Get in touch if you are not sure which rate applies to you
- $400.00* community group participant
- $700.00* commercial/council participants
*Excluding gst & booking fee
Payment option by invoice is available - get in touch to process registration and payment via email.
Contact Isy if you have any questions
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre, 990 Great North Road, Auckland, New Zealand
NZD 491.48 to NZD 859.59