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Events in October 2021
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How to reduce your waste at home
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How to reduce your waste at home
Spearwood Library9 Coleville CrsSpearwood,Attend this free workshop to learn how to reduce waste at home, including:
- Recycling at home
- Disposing of waste correctly
- Worm farming and composting
- How to live plastic-free.Presented by the City of Cockburn Waste Education Coordinator
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Children's Worm Farm Workshop
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Children's Worm Farm Workshop
Darius Wells Library & Resource CentreChisham Ave & Robbos WayKwinana,This workshop will include:
- A Power Point Presentation covering all the ‘ins & outs’ of worms & their role in waste management.
- Tables with masses of worms for the kids to get their hands into
- Kids use magnifiers to identify various features of the worms.
- Each child will make their own ‘worm pack’ to take home.Please bring a clear plastic bottle (1.25L or 2L cooldrink or water bottles are best).
Suitable for 5 - 12 years of age
Please bring along a reusable cup and/or water bottle. Coffee, tea, water and light refreshments provided.City of Kwinana residents only.
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Get Energy Smart at Home
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Get Energy Smart at Home
Frank Konecny Community Centre2 Skottowe ParkwayParmelia,Understand your electricity and water usage better and learn some simple changes that can make a big difference.
Light refreshments supplied.
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Doubleview Repair Cafe
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Doubleview Repair CafeDoubleview HouseCnr of Hancock St and Scarborough Beach RdDoubleview,Don't throw them in the bin - bring your broken household items to the community-run Doubleview Repair Cafe where our team of skilled volunteer repairers will do their best to give your items a new lease of life. Limit of 2 items per person.
Interested in becoming a volunteer repairer and helping to reduce landfill? Please get in touch.
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Net Zero Emission Mining WA 2021
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Net Zero Emission Mining WA 2021
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre21 Mounts Bay RdPerth,This conference will strengthen connections between industry, research and government to facilitate net zero emission mining in WA
Addressing the global challenge of net zero emission mining requires a coordinated and collaborative response.
Western Australia has several competitive advantages to position us as a world leader in this space, being home to a world class mining industry, talent pool of skilled workers and cutting-edge innovation and scientific capability.
Proudly hosted by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA), the Net Zero Emission Mining WA conference will tackle key challenges, showcase innovation and research capability and demonstrate the sectors commitment to meaningful change.
At the event, you can expect to meet people from across industry, critical supporting sectors, research institutions and government, in an environment tailored for discussion.
Plenary sessions will be livestreamed for registered participants who are unable to attend the in-person event.
Tickets $300-$700
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Worm farming (Hazelmere)
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Worm farming (Hazelmere)
Hazelmere HallBushmead TceHazelmere,Kevin Smith from The Worm Shed presents on all aspects of worm farming and the role worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by a demonstration of setting up and maintaining a worm farm.
Residents and ratepayers of the City are entitled to a $115 subsidy on an advanced worm farm set-up or a $50 subsidy on 1kg of worms, both of which will be available for purchase on the day.
Free event. Please book in as spaces are limited. For all inquiries contact (08) 9267 9282.
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Visible Mending - Creative Clothes Repair
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Visible Mending - Creative Clothes Repair
Settlers Cottage180 Pearson StChurchlands,In this class you’ll learn how to revive items of clothing that have a tear or stain and turn what was a throw-away into a fabulous feature garment. It’s great for our planet too!
Your tutor, Annie will show you various methods, plus provide fabrics, threads and yarns for trying your own samples. Techniques include woven darning, embroidered motifs and decorative patches. You are welcome to bring an item you’d like to mend and Annie will help decide which technique will suit & help you on your way.
$25 per person, includes materials and light refreshments.
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Kintsugi Workshop
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Kintsugi Workshop
Cambridge Administration Building1 Bold Park DriveFloreat,Presenting an established and popular part of our workshop program: an age old way to minimise waste to landfill.
Kinds is the Japanese art of putting broken ceramics back together with gold — built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. Every break is unique and instead of repairing an item like new, the 400-year-old technique actually highlights the "scars" as a part of the design.
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Composting in small garden & homes by Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource
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Composting in small garden & homes by Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource
Kelmscott Community Garden55 River RdKelmscott,What if you don’t have a backyard? Can you still compost? Of course you can! Composting is the most effective tool in the zero waste tool belt. It is simple and can enable you to start and maintain an edible garden on a balcony or tiny space.
Come along to find out what you can do in your tiny space. Methods covered are: vermicomposting(worm farming), bokashi (fermented composting) and electric composting.
Tickets $10
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All Electric Home
Stirling Community Centre7A Kitchener StNorth Beach,Are you looking to create a zero carbon home? Do you drive an electric vehicle or aspire to? This 'all electric home' event is for you!
The City of Stirling is excited to host a free education session with three engaging and passionate speakers who will empower you to make informed choices about your energy use in these changing times.
- Rowan Gallagher, Partnerships and DER Acquisition Manager at Synergy, will talk about the benefits of living in an all electric home.
- Craig Donahue, Managing Director at Clean NRG, a local business, will share the latest information on solar rooftop systems and home batteries.
- Local resident, Dr Steffen Zorn, PhD, will discuss the benefits of investing in electric vehicles.This event is timely, given the recent announcement that 5,000 free fast chargers are being installed in capital cities across Australia and the WA government has released a map of 45 new electric vehicle charging sites across the state.
We look forward to seeing you there! Free event but tickets are limited so reserve your place.
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Worm Farming Workshop
Canning River Eco Education CentreCnr Kent St & Queens Park RdWilson,This workshop features a presentation covering all aspects of worms, worm farming and the roles worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by an informal question time and a practical demonstration in setting up, operating and maintaining a worm farm.
Brought to you by the City of Canning and The Worm Shed.
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Repair Lab Melville
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Repair Lab Melville
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,Repair Lab is a free community drop in event to help people fix their belongings and save things from going to landfill. Skilled volunteers will help you with repairs of clothing, computers, textiles, bikes, furniture, electronics and general household items. If you're unsure, bring it down and we'll see what we can do!
We'll also have:
- The White Rabbit Coffee Bar (please BYO Keep Cup / Mug)
- WA Birds of Prey display
- Cultural face painting and artefactsClimate Solutions: Health and E-Vehicle Expo–
Climate Solutions: Health and E-Vehicle Expo
UWA Business School8716 Hackett DveCrawley,Informative solutions-based and action-packed event for all the family. Hosted by ACF Perth Community Group & Doctors for the Environment
12.30PM
Welcome to Country1 to 2PM
The environmental impact of fossil fuels and electric vehicle technologies. Presenters: Dr Chris Curry (fossil fuels);
Professor Thomas Bräunl (E-vehicles);2:30 to 4PM
Climate change and healthy resilient communities, challenges and opportunities.Three presentations covering the health benefits to climate action, healthy and sustainable cities, and understanding and responding to eco-anxiety. The forum will include a panel discussion and an opportunity for questions.
Convener: Emeritus Professor Fiona Stanley AC.
Presenters:
Professor Ray Wills (Future Energy Systems and Cities), Ms Jasmine Kieft (Climate change and mental health) Dr George Crisp (Human health, climate, biodiversity & air pollution) - -
Making beautiful soil from food and garden waste
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Making beautiful soil from food and garden waste
Henderson Environmental CentreGroat StNorth Beach,Register to learn practical and easy ways to compost, worm farm and use a bokashi bucket for all spaces from window sills to big backyards. You can set up your own worm farm and get enough fat worms to start by receiving a subsidy for that or other options of your choice. Come and join us to find out easy ways to make good compost and discover how to use meat, fish bones and dead cheeses in a composting system.
Free event. To make a booking email waste.services@stirling.wa.gov.au.
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EMRC Earth Carers Course
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EMRC Earth Carers Course
The Earth Carers course consists of five sessions over three weeks and includes:
A behind the scenes tour of the Red Hill Waste Management Facility
Hands-on practical workshop covering composting and worm farming
DIY product make and take demonstration
Practical tips and tricks on how to avoid and reuse materials and advice on where to dispose of tricky items
How to encourage family, friends and co-workers to support your changes and reduce their own waste
Opportunity to meet industry staff and like-minded individuals
Join a growing network of passionate "Earth Carers"
Light meal and refreshments provided at each session
Due to the high demand for places in this course, you should only register if you believe you can commit to attending all five sessions. Participants who complete the entire course will join our Earth Carers network which brings together like-minded people, gives you opportunities for further learning and sharing your knowledge at community events.The EMRC Earth Carers course is free to residents living within the City of Swan, City of Bayswater, City of Kalamunda, Town of Bassendean, and the Shire of Mundaring.
There is a fee of $100 for individuals who reside outside the listed Council areas. Payment is to be made upon registration. Photo identification and proof of address will be verified during the first session.