 We all know WHY we need to reduce our waste. Our planet is drowning in it. Extracting resources from the earth, using them badly and throwing them away as waste and pollution is not sustainable. Need some inspiration on things you can do? There's so much fantastic information online, so let's dive in.  The Rubbish Trip Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince are an amazing young couple who have been travelling around New Zealand for the past 3 years running free workshops on how to reduce your household rubbish. They call themselves the No Waste Nomads. Wastebusters was lucky enough to host them in the Matakana Hall in 2017, again in Warkworth in Sept 2018 and they've been back again in Leigh in 2019. Not only do Hannah and Liam give out valuable information on everything from alternatives to packaging and making your own toothpaste and face cream, but they also compile regional shopping guides in all the places they visit giving zero waste options. How's this for an idea? Make your own all-purpose household cleanser out of citrus peels and vinegar! Imagine how much money that will save you over a year! Or this one. Make your own pesto and crackers. Quick, easy and no packaging. Not ony will you will find many ideas to inspire you on Hannah and Liam's website, there is also great information on waste in general and what's happening politically, as well as podcasts. Rubbish Free Waveney Warth and Matthew Luxon decided to live rubbish free for a year and to document their progress as they went. Their website is chock full of helpful tips and 50 articles on living zero waste, covering everything from from bulk foods to razors to making your own bread. The bread is delicious - I have tried it myself and can highly recommend it! Matthew & Waveney and their delicious zero waste home made bread. Compost your food scraps Compost Collective
One of the most effective things you can do to reduce your household waste is to compost your food scraps. Nearly half of Auckland's landfill waste is food scraps and garden waste. And whilst Auckland Council will be introducing a food scrap collection service for urban Auckland soon, it will not extend to North Rodney. Composting is easy and there are several different ways to do it including worm bins and bokashi bins. The Compost Collective runs free courses all over Auckland and they also have great online materials. If you'd like a course near you, or some advice, send them an email. You can also get a discount off a compost system (sponsored by Auckland Council) if you attend one of their courses.
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12/1/2023 05:03:38
Great information. This article served it's purpose. Thanks for sharing! 27/2/2023 23:19:05
Thanks for the interesting article. This is a great article with lots of helpful tips and ideas on how to reduce our rubbish and waste. I'm looking forward to trying out some of these ideas in my own home! 4/4/2023 20:31:30
Thank you for this informative article! It's very helpful to learn about ways to reduce waste and become more sustainable. I appreciate the great tips and advice provided. 30/6/2023 20:26:12
Thanks for sharing this informative article on reducing waste and practical ideas. It's inspiring to learn from the experiences of individuals like Hannah Blumhardt, Liam Prince, Waveney Warth, and Matthew Luxon, who are making a positive impact. 27/9/2023 19:31:54
Reducing waste is essential for our planet's health. Initiatives like The Rubbish Trip's workshops, Waveney Warth and Matthew Luxon's journey to live waste-free, and the Compost Collective's composting efforts provide practical ways to live more sustainably and reduce household waste. Leave a Reply. |
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