Towards zero waste...
Why we need to reduce waste...In New Zealand, all of our rubbish is buried in landfill sites. We don't have enough exsiting landfills to cope with the increasing amount of rubbish we are throwing away. Over half of what we put in our rubbish can be recycled or composted! Everyone needs to help if we are to keep our enviroment safe and clean. Restore Shop It's getting bigger and better, we have a regular clientele of local recyclers and shoppers come daily or weekly to browse, have a chat and find a bargain or drop off those items that have been in the cupboard or shed and are no longer used. Sales from reusable items help offset the increased costs of recycling especially handling lightweight materials such as plastics...Find out more Workshops
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Waste SolutionsWorms - The ultimate pets Earthworms are the ultimate pet. They don't bark at night and you don't have to take them for walks. In fact you don't even have to buy them pet food. They eat all our kitchen scraps and reward us with vermicast and vermiliquid; the ultimate plant food. Find out moreComposting at home Why Compost? It will enhance your garden! It saves you money because it halves rubbish removal, reduces the need to water, reduces the need for artifical fertilisers. It saves our enviroment. Find out moreHelpful tips & advice Egg cartons make great craft projects for children. Find out more
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Come along to WasteBusters Education Centre to learn and share ideas on sustainable living.