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Re-imagining our waste

RIW_Blue_Angle.png The best way to reduce the amount of waste we produce is by avoiding it in the first place! 
There are so many ways to give your waste items a new life, below are a range of workshops and guides to help.

If you want to talk to us more about these ideas or learn more about how we manage our waste here in the MidCoast, get in touch with us at education@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. 

 

Learn how to make bees wax wraps

Imagine never buying cling wrap again! Making your own reusable beeswax wraps is a great way to reduce single-use plastics

Create your own eco-cleaning products

With just a few natural ingredients, learn how to reduce food waste and save money by making a few simple changes

Learn how to cut food waste and save money

Sign up for our food smart program to learn how to reduce food waste and save money by making a few simple changes

Rejuvenate an old bicycle

Do you have an old bike sitting in your garage or shed that you no longer use? Give it a new life!

From kitchen scraps to compost

Learn to turn your kitchen scraps into an ongoing compost for your garden.

Take 3 for the Sea education program

We can all play a part in keeping our oceans plastic free. Find out how you can support this great program.

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