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Events in July 2022
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Reducing Plastic in Every Day Living
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Reducing Plastic in Every Day Living
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,This workshop is for anyone wanting to learn more about the issues of plastic and what we as individuals can do about it.
You'll learn about why plastic has become a huge environmental problem and some misconceptions about plastic recycling, before learning how you can reduce plastic in your kitchen and the bathroom, as well as whilst out and about. You'll get to make a simple DIY skincare product to take home.
Tickets $5
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Before The Bin - Plastic Free July workshop series
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Before The Bin - Plastic Free July workshop series
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,Get involved with Plastic Free July by attending this Precious Plastics workshop series!
Precious Plastic Perth aims to build a strong, inclusive, and connected community, engaged to find solution to reduce plastic waste pollution.
In this workshop (the 1st in the Plastic Free July series) we'll discuss how we define waste, who 'owns' waste, where waste goes, product lifecycles and how we can move towards a more sustainable and circular future.
Tickets $5
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Plastic: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Plastic Free July workshop series
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Plastic: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Plastic Free July workshop series
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,Get involved with Plastic Free July by attending this Precious Plastics workshop series!
Precious Plastic Perth aims to build a strong, inclusive, and connected community, engaged to find solution to reduce plastic waste pollution.
In this workshop (the 2nd in the Plastic Free July series) we'll discuss how plastic was initially invented for GOOD social and environmental reasons, the BAD and UGLY consequences of our excessive plastic production and consumption, plastic waste management challenges, and how we can move towards a more sustainable and circular future.
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Environment Matters - Waste Not, Want Not
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Environment Matters - Waste Not, Want Not
North Fremantle Community Hall2 Thompson RdNorth Fremantle,This Plastic Free July, join CCWA for our next Environment Matters forum!
We’ll be exploring what a sustainable waste management system looks like for WA and learning more about inspiring community-led waste initiatives contributing to climate action.
We’ll be starting the event with a tour of North Fremantle Social Farm led by resident farmer Amy Warne - a local example of a community initiative using organic and regenerative farming principles to grow food.
We’ll then be hearing from four leading waste experts about the creative and interesting examples of community-led initiatives that have begun to fill the gaps in local government policies and contribute to climate action at the same time.
This is a free event and light refreshments will be provided.
This is a COVID-Safe event following the latest health advice.
We respectfully acknowledge that we will be meeting on unceded Whadjuk Noongar country, and pay our deepest respects to traditional custodians and their Elders past and present. We wish to acknowledge the enduring culture and connection of First Nations people in WA, who have been caring for country since time immemorial.
Circular Economy - Plastic Free July workshop series–
Circular Economy - Plastic Free July workshop series
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,Get involved with Plastic Free July by attending this Precious Plastics workshop series!
Precious Plastic Perth aims to build a strong, inclusive, and connected community, engaged to find solution to reduce plastic waste pollution.
In this workshop (the 3rd in the Plastic Free July series) we'll focus on solutions and how we can create a more sustainable and circular economy to ensure we keep waste out of landfills and the environment.
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Red Hill Waste Management Facility Tour - Shire of Mundaring departure
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Red Hill Waste Management Facility Tour - Shire of Mundaring departure
Red Hill Hill Waste Management Facility1094 Toodyay RdRed Hill WA ,Join the EMRC's Waste Educators for a FREE tour of the Red Hill Waste Management Facility - Bus departing from a Shire of Mundaring location
This tour provides an informative behind-the-scenes look at EMRC's waste diversion programs, the Landfill Gas & Power Station site, the tip face and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) recovery. After the site tour, participants are invited to visit Red Hill's Environmental Education Centre for a light morning tea and a look at our waste education activities before returning to the Shire of Mundaring.
This tour is for residents in the Cities of Bayswater, Kalamunda and Swan, the Town of Bassendean and the Shire of Mundaring are encouraged to attend. Tours are suitable for both adults and children (aged 6+).
This tour departs from a location in the Shire of Mundaring. Full details including the departure location will be provided to you once you are registered.
For more information contact the EMRC's Waste Education team
Tel: (08) 9424 2222
E-mail: WasteEducation@emrc.org.au or click the link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/red-hill-waste-management-facility-tour-shire-of-mundaring-departure-tickets-223718667557
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Ditch the Disposables: Best Practice Reusables for Businesses
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Ditch the Disposables: Best Practice Reusables for Businesses
Online EventDid you know coffee cups are the #1 single-use plastic item used in Australia with over 1.74 billion disposable takeaway coffee cups used every year?
With Phase 1 of the WA Plastics Ban commencing July 1 and coffee cups earmarked for Phase 2, now is the time to discover how your business can ditch the disposable cup and switch to alternatives that are both kind to the Earth and your hip pocket.
In this free webinar our panel of guest speakers will include Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (Plastic Free July), Bree Jennings (WA Plastic Free) and Laurence Hellmuth (Renome).
Topics covered:
• Viable reusable alternatives to single-use coffee cups
• Renome - the reusable cup network
• WA Plastic Free - a free program available to food retailers to enable them to switch from single-use plastics to better alternatives
• Encouraging customers to make the switch to reusables
• Other ways to reduce single-use plastics in your businessThis webinar event is open to all cafes and food retailers in Western Australia. Registration is FREE and a reminder with the Zoom link will be sent out the day before the event for all those who register.