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Reducing the amount of plastic waste we generate can seem tricky and time-consuming. Join our free information sessions this July to discover how to change your shopping habits, minimise plastic waste and save yourself time and money.
Free information sessions
Shop smarter to reduce your waste
Join sustainable, modern living guru The Urban Nanna to learn how to reduce your waste by making simple changes to your regular shop.
You’ll see practical examples of buying, storing, and using household consumables, get a “shopping audit” template to help you plan and decide what to buy, and receive information about local shops offering low-waste alternatives to your shopping needs.
- Tuesday 16 July 2024
- 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Call 9800 6470 to attend in person at Knox Library.
Or register to attend online.
Low waste kids' parties
Deliver a kids party without spending lots of money or generating lots of plastic waste. Tips include how to make decorations, regifting ideas, low waste party themes and more.
- Tuesday 23 July 2024
- 10:30 am - to 11:30 am
Call 9800 6455 to attend in person at Ferntree Gully Library.
Or register to attend online.
For more information, contact our Waste Team on 9298 8000 or email [email protected].
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