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Living Lightly - Reducing Waste with Pets Regardless of how big or small your pet is - they are all HUGE consumers. To find out how to reduce the impact of having a pet- and keep your costs down - come along to this fun and FREE workshop! As the first in a series of […]
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Our Gardens with Josh Byrne is a brand new event series addressing the latest megatrends in gardening, while providing Perth residents with an understanding of how they can support the health of our iconic Swan and Canning Rivers. Delivered by ABC TV Gardening Australia presenter and environmental scientist Josh Byrne, you will discover how climate […]
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Productive Food Gardening with Ecoburbia Are you keen to trying growing some food in your garden? Have you tried and failed to get a worthwhile crop? This workshop will look at some of the basics – where to put your veggie patch, the three aspects of soil, getting your soil right, and how and what […]
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In this workshop presented by Switch your thinking on behalf of the City of Melville, participants will learn about strategies to get your home organised with less 'stuff' and practical tips to keep it this way. This workshop will remind you how to re-use, re-purpose, upcycle and recycle stuff you don't need. Please register your […]
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Reduce in Wanneroo – Sustainable Living Tour from Clarkson Come tour the free drop off facilities and other service providers located within and near the City of Wanneroo that are ready to help you reduce your waste and responsibly dispose of challenging items. Explore the world of free waste drop off locations, community reuse shops, […]
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Water wise and Biodiversity in your own back yard, front yard or verge strip. Water Wise Gardens that Increase Biodiversity. Would you like to have the sort of garden that uses less water and increases the number of native animals around your home? This workshop will teach you how! During this workshop Shani from Ecoburbia […]
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Join the West Perth Local group and the City of Perth for an interactive walking tour of a City Apartment complex that has made changes to reduce, reuse and recycle its waste. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at a low-rise apartment block to learn and share how they are successful and be inspired by […]
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Saving Water In Your Home with Ecoburbia Do you want to save water in your home? Maybe install a greywater system or a rainwater tank? Learn the basics of drip irrigation This workshop will cover reducing water use, reusing water and water sources, both in the home and garden. You will leave feeling more confident […]
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In this interactive workshop hosted by the City of Melville Peg Davies (Lessen with Peg) will demonstrate how to how participants how to reduce your environmental impact through simple changes. How can I make changes that help the planet without spending lots of money? Come and see how easy it is to do things differently, […]
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Reducing waste with Peg Davies How can I make changes that help the planet without spending lots of money? Do I need to make a lot of sacrifices? Come and see how easy it is to do things differently, plus save lots of money. You will produce a few easy products to take home and […]
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Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop (June) Join City of Bayswater for this free, relaxed, family-friendly workshop, and learn about modern cloth nappies from birth to toilet training. Presented by Kam Andrews - engineer, scientist and now “The Nappy Guru” through extensive research and practical experience with her youngest in cloth nappies from birth. This is a […]
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This workshop will remind you how to re-use, re-purpose, upcycle and recycle stuff you don't need. This workshop is presented by Switch your Thinking on behalf of the City of Swan. Thinking Green is a series of free programs hosted across the City’s libraries and community venues! To find out more and see the full […]
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Preserving the Harvest is a Workshop hosted by the City of Canning, which covers tomato and fruit preserving using the water bath method, cheese making, drying produce using the sun, plus pickles, cordial and jam making. Something is sure to inspire you to try some preserving yourself. Sign up to the City of Canning Sustainability eNews to […]
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Cloth Nappies - A change for the Better Modern Cloth Nappies (MCNs) are easier than you may think 😎. They don’t need pins 🧷or soaking 😊 and come in fun designs. Switching to modern cloth nappies will reduce your waste 🌏 and save you money💰💲. On the day, you will have the opportunity to: – […]
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Thinking Green: Abundance of less, clothes swap at Bullsbrook Library Please note that this program is suitable for adults and young people aged 12 and over, and is a hands-on workshop. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event. Please book one ticket for each person attending. Abundance of less Throughout the presentation you […]
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Thinking Green: cutting kitchen waste at the Guildford Town Hall Please note that this program is suitable for adults and young people aged 12 and over, and is a presentation without hands-on activities. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event. Please book one ticket for each person attending. Switch Your Thinking will discuss […]
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Join Peg Davies in learning how to make beeswax wraps and develop an understanding of waste avoidance and reuse. Doors open at 1.30pm with the workshop commencing at 2pm. Perth City Farm is located conveniently next to Claisebrook Train station with paid parking available in front of the Farm at Royal Street carpark. Hosted by […]
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Planning your electrification transformation This workshop will guide attendees toward their transition from a fossil fuel dependent lifestyle to that of full electrification. Attendees will learn about the benefits of powering their home, appliances and vehicles with electricity from renewable energy sources, and help them strategically plan their transition over a 5-10 year period. Spaces […]
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Introduction To Permaculture -Workshop Three - A Closer Look At Soil At this workshop we'll cover why is it so critical? Soil types? What is a healthy soil? What can we do to protect and restore our soil? These questions and more are the subject for this discussion.
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Come join the Stirling Women's Shed community for a workshop on composting! Compost does incredible things for you garden so come along and learn the art of making beautiful compost that smells great and feels wonderful. See how to use all your household scraps and garden waste. Share your successes and disasters.This workshop is presented […]
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Sustainable Communities and Moving Around in Them Do you long for the sort of community connection you had as a child? Are you interested in increasing resilience in your neighbourhood? This workshop is for you. Sustainability is about more than power and waste reduction, water saving and gardening – it’s also about community. During this […]
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CURTIN SUSTAINABILITY FAIR As we navigate our way towards a net-zero future, it's more important than ever to understand the changes we can make to contribute. This fair is designed to equip you with practical tips, inspiring stories, and tangible solutions. From electric vehicles to food waste reduction, sustainable gardening to advocacy, our exhibitors are […]
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Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Plastic Free Living Program: Home Composting Trial - Mundijong This workshop is funded by Waste Sorted and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale as part of the Shire's SJ Plastic Free Living Program. It is part of a lead up to a community Plastic Free July festival at Mundijong on 1 […]
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Home Composting Trials #3 Did you know that 30- 50 percent of your general waste bin is organic waste and it could be composted on site, avoiding energy loss from transport and emission of dangerous greenhouse gases at landfill facilities? Did you also know that plants and the microbes (that live and breed in compost, […]
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Piney Lakes Community Garden Open Day Piney Lakes Community Garden is run by members of the community for the community. The garden enables great connections to be fostered, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It is open to anyone interested in sustainability and natural approaches to gardening. Enquire about garden plots (subject to availability) or […]
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Small Property Landcare Tour Join us for a fun morning stroll around a rural property in the Shire to learn about landcare and sustainable property management. Landcare expert Chris Ferreira will discuss everything from weed control, revegetation, managing horses and other stock, soil and pasture improvement, reducing fire risk and more! Dieback expert Joe Grehan […]
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Repair lab Repair Lab, hosted by the City of Melville 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 bicycles, electrical appliances, household items and textiles. If you're unsure, bring it down and we'll see what we […]
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Melville Gift & Take Market Guidelines: • Bring along your unwanted items to gift to someone else • If no-one wants your treasures, please take them home when you leave • Come along and pick up a pre-loved gift for free • You do not need to bring anything • No payment required • Talk […]
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Muddy Buddies Get down and dirty with Muddy Buddies 2023! The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale have partnered up with Nature Play WA to bring you Muddy Buddies; the ultimate messy mud play event held at Jarrahdale Oval. After a successfully-muddy event in 2021, we have decided to go BIGGER and BETTER this year. That’s right – you’ll […]
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Soap Making There are lots of reasons to make your own cold process natural soap, and now you can in this fun and informative workshop with Peg Davies (Lessen with Peg). You will be taught the foundations of the cold process soap technique, a great creative outlet that provides you with beautiful, practical products to […]
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Kintsugi workshop In this workshop hosted by the City of Melville, participants will learn about Kintsugi. This 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 […]
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Textile Arts Club If you enjoy crafting with textiles and socialising with like minded people, this group is for you! Regardless of who you are, what textile arts you do (crochet, sewing, embroidery, etc.) and whether you're a beginner or experienced, come and join our social textiles group! Build skills, confidence and community while caring […]
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Visible Mending Join us for a relaxing and fun visible mending workshop with Elise Hinkley from Hoop Hoop Hooray. Learn how to give your clothes a new lease on life and reduce the amount of clothing going to landfill! The workshop is beginner-friendly, so come as you are, or if you are a more experienced stitcher […]
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Plastic Free Forum - Plastic-Free July 1st Event This is an indoor expo style event, including plastic-free related market stalls, information stalls, interactive demos and kids activities - FREE ENTRY between 8am and 12 noon - what a fantastic way to kick off Plastic Free July... Every person that attends gets a FREE re-useable recycled bag (until stocks run out) - […]
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E-Waste and Recycling Drop Off Days City of Melville residents can drop off select waste items on scheduled drop off days. Please ensure you bring proof of residence. WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT: Aerosol cans (spray cans) Bulky cardboard E-Waste: computers, printers, TV’s, mobile phones, smoke detectors and other electrical devices Gas Bottles / Cylinders Large Car / Boat Batteries […]
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How I Live A Plastic Free Life In this workshop, Lindsay Miles will talk about her journey from signing up to take part in Plastic Free July in 2012 right through to her plastic free life today, including the challenges, where to start, practical actionable tips you can apply straight away, as well as plenty […]
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