Plastic Pirates Ahoy! – Entries close soon
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Last chance, don’t miss out! Keep the kids busy creating a recycled invention for the Young Re-inventor of the Year competition. Enter online by the 21 October 2019.
The 2019 theme is Plastic Pirates Ahoy! Collect plastic loot and re-invent it into something to be treasured. Plunder the bins of your home or school for plastic and get creative to cut waste!
Share $3,000 in sustainability prizes including worm farms, compost bins, upcycling workshops and sustainability books.
You will receive a $50 voucher for the City of Armadale Drop'n'Shop when you sign up. Entries close on 21 October and are accepted from schools, individuals or community groups. Start your entry and find out more here.
This project is funded by the State Government through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account, and administered by the Waste Authority of Western Australia
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Switch your thinking's guide to Modern Cloth Nappies
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Did you know one child will use 4,000-6,000 disposable nappies and nappies takes up to 500 years to break down in landfill? Modern cloth nappies are a great, easy to use alternative and they are cute too!
Switch your thinking have recently developed this handy guide to Modern Cloth Nappies with everything you need to know! You can find it on our website here
This project is funded by the State Government through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account, and administered by the Waste Authority of Western Australia
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Cleaning with chemistry
Friday 11 October, 2019
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cambridge Hub, Wembley
Join Switch your thinking to cut through the advertising spin of the home hygiene industry with the help of elbow grease and bi-carb of soda. Cleaning with Chemistry will arm you with a basic understanding of household science and a spray bottle full of natural alternatives to toxic and expensive cleaners.
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Get energy smart at home
Monday 14 October, 2019
10:30am - 12:00pm
Cambridge Hub, Wembley
Join Switch your thinking to learn tips to help you cut your energy use and save your money. Understand your electricity and water usage better and learn some simple changes that will make a big difference.
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Worm Farming
Tuesday 22 October, 2019
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre, Kwinana
Saturday 9 November, 2019
10:30am - 12:30pm
Bullsbrook Public Library, Bullsbrook
Tuesday 19 November, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ballajura Library, Ballajura
Saturday 30 November, 2019
10:00am -12:00pm
Caversham Community Centre, Caversham
Join the Worm Shed for a presentation covering all aspects of worms, worm farming and the role worms play in recycling and waste management. Worm Cafes are available to purchase at the workshop along with other products including worms, castings, Worm Wiz and more.
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Water, water everywhere
Saturday 26 October, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm
Canning River Eco Education Centre, Wilson
Would you like to learn more about saving water in your home? The workshop will cover rainwater and greywater systems, what you need to know to install a bore, and how to install drip irrigation. Plus learn easy water saving tips you can apply in your home.
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Talking rubbish
Wednesday 30 October, 2019
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cambridge Hub, Wembley
Switch your thinking will demonstrate ways to reduce household waste, declutter responsibly and have all your recycling and waste questions answered.
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The abundance of less
Saturday 12 October, 2019
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Canning River Eco Education Centre, Kent Street, Wilson
Do you want to find more space, time and energy to do the things that matter most? Join us for a transformative workshop that will help you to identify treasure, trash and transferable items and reduce your clutter and be rewarded with increased clarity and calm.
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Cutting kitchen waste
Tuesday 22 October, 2019
10:00am - 11:30am
Cambridge Hub, Wembley
Learn about the problem of food waste and how you can take action from your very own kitchen. By switching a few habits you can make a big difference to your emissions and your household budget.
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Conserving and protecting water in the early years workshop
Thursday 24 October, 2019
6.00pm - 8.30pm
Canning River Eco Education Centre, Wilson
Join Little Green Steps on this free workshop aimed specifically at early years educators. We will learn about water in WA – where it comes from, where it goes, how we use it and how to conserve and protect it.
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Upcycling t-shirts with macramé
Saturday 26 October, 2019
10:00am -12:30pm
Amherst Village Library, Southern River
At this eco-friendly creative session, participants will learn sustainable ways to create macramé, the art of knotting string in patterns to make decorative articles. T-shirts will be repurposed as cord and you'll learn basic macramé knots to create a fashionable and useable plant hanger to make and keep.
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Composting and Bokashi composting workshop
Saturday 9 November, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm
Casuarina Wellard Community Hall
Compost will improve soil condition, increase water retention and help to fertilise plants whilst also reducing your household waste. Join the Green Services team to learn about composting using twin compost bins and bokashi bins.
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