Zero Waste Workshop Series this autumn
#RETHINK - From organic materials, food growing and natural closed-loop systems to solutions for building waste reduction in home renovations, we hope to share experiences and understanding that will help our community rethink, reduce, reuse and recycle our way to ZERO WASTE!
When? From the 14th of April until the 11th of May 2025
Where? Brooklands EnviroHub in Pukekura Park (next to Brooklands Zoo).
What? The Junction Zero Waste Hub will hold a series of 6 different 'Zero Waste' workshops.
Limited tickets! (10 people/workshop) ⬇️
Workshops details:
Kono Weaving with Karen (KareNZkitz)
3-hour Kono Weaving Class.
Monday 28 April, 6pm to 9pm - SOLD OUT
Monday 5 May, 6pm - 9pm - FREE
2. DIY Natural Cleaning Products with Michelle (Your Home, Naturally)
Learn how to make your own safe, sustainable, and toxin-free cleaning products using simple ingredients that protect your family and the environment.
Wednesday 23 April, 6:30pm - 8pm - $20 pp - SOLD OUT
3. Introduction to Zero Waste Construction for Home Renovation and New Builds with Ovila (Sustainable Taranaki)
This workshop will unpack opportunities for waste minimisation through sustainable construction practices.
Tuesday 22 April, 6:30pm to 8pm - SOLD OUT
4. Zero Waste & Sustainable Textiles with Samantha (Stitch up Society)
Understanding the problem with fashion waste and hands-On DIY Activity (We encourage you to bring your own clothes/fabric scraps to work with).
Wednesday 16 April, 7pm to 9pm - FREE
5. Bucket to Bounty: Grow Oyster Mushrooms in Upcycled Containers with Matt Glyn Williams
Learn about the mushroom life-cycle and how to easily grow them at home in upcycled containers.
Tuesday 15 April, 6pm - 8:30pm - SOLD OUT
Saturday 10 May, 10am - 12:30pm - SOLD OUT
6. Introduction to Permaculture and Reuse in the Garden with Mieke (Sustainable Taranaki)
Learn about the world of permaculture in the home garden with a special focus on reusing/repurposing materials and closed-loop systems.
Monday 14 April, 6pm to 8pm - FREE
Want to learn more about reducing waste?
Zero Waste Taranaki has some great resources here.
