Western Metropolitan Regional Council

August 2019

Welcome to the Word on Waste Newsletter

Ace Your Op-Shopping with Steve! There's still time...

Hurry! It's not too late to join us for an op-shop reconnaissance with Steve! He will show you all his best haunts and give you tips on how to dress with thrift and pizzazz!

Date: Sat 31 August
Time: 10.00 AM - 12.00 NOON
Where: meet at Unit 2/317 Churchill Ave, Subiaco
Cost: Free, but bookings essential!

Bookings through Eventbrite.

New Waste Watchers Workshops!

Reducing your waste is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Three Waste Watchers Workshops on offer! Register for one or all three - the choice is yours.

Workshop #1: Create Less Waste
This workshop is proudly hosted by the Mosman Park Primary School, but is open to anyone interested in reducing their waste!
When: Thursday 12 September
Time: 6.00 - 8.45pm
Where: Mosman Park Primary School, in their library
Cost: $5 + Eventbrite fee.

Workshop#2: Beyond the Bins
This workshop is also hosted by the Mosman Park Primary School.
When: Thursday 19 September
Time: 6.00 - 8.45pm
Where: Mosman Park Primary School, in their library
Cost: $5 + Eventbrite fee.

Workshop#3: Compost and worm-farming with Amy Warne
When: Sunday 22 September
Time: 9.30AM - 12.30PM
Where: EarthWise, 315 Bagot Road Subiaco
Cost: $5 + Eventbrite fee.

For more details and to register, visit Eventbrite. Light refreshments will be provided at all workshops.

Volunteers Needed - Perth Science Festival

Mindarie Regional Council is having a stall at this year's Perth Science Festival and is seeking WMRC volunteers to join them!

The theme of the MRC stall will be 'Plastic - Not so Fantastic', and all volunteers get free entry to the event, so another perk for signing up!

Dates: Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 August
Time: two shifts to choose from 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm
Location: Claremont Showgrounds, Robinson Pavilion

Keen to find out more or register your interest? Contact Abigail Jones at Mindarie Regional Council AJones@mrc.wa.gov.au.

Want to go to the Waste & Recycling Conference for FREE?

Do you want to go to the Waste & Recycling Conference, but are strapped for cash?

If you are a student, employee of a charity or social enterprise or a volunteer in a waste management field, you may be eligible to attend for free through an individual sponsored registration.

To apply, or to find out more, visit http://wasteandrecycle.net.au/registration/. Applications due by COB Friday 6 September.

Join us online!

Are you interested in networking with other volunteers, sharing ideas and getting support for waste projects that you are passionate about? The WMRC Volunteer Facebook page is a great place to join like-minded people in a closed and supportive environment. To sign up click the button below.

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Go paperless!

Avoiding unnecessary junk mail is a simple way to cut paper clutter. If you haven't already, put a 'No Junk Mail' sticker on your mailbox! Member council residents can pick up stickers for free from our new Admin Office in Subiaco! We look forward to seeing you!

Job opportunities

The South Metro Regional Council (SMRC) is hiring! If you are passionate about helping others learn how to reduce their waste, one of these jobs might be for you!

Waste Education and Project Officer: responsibilities include community education, bin tagging/auditing supervision, attending community events.
Communications Manager: managing SMRC’s education and communications team, overseeing delivery of communications activities, implementing communications and community engagement strategies.

Further information from the CEO – Tim Youe.