
Crafting a Zero-Waste Christmas
Avenues, Whangārei, Northland
Description of Crafting a Zero-Waste Christmas
In the week after Christmas, Kiwis send 50,000 extra tonnes of waste to landfill.
It's estimated that we use 1,600 tonnes of wrapping paper every Christmas – the equivalent of 10,000 trees. If that’s not enough for a rethink, then consider the 25,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste that is expected to be discarded in Aotearoa.
We're running a workshop to highlight this problem and to look at fun ways to reduce the amount of waste we create this Christmas. We'll be creating reusable and recyclable wrapping and handmade decorations.
Everything you make on the day you can take home with you for free.
There will be activities for all ages. Bring the whole family and get creative in reducing your waste this Christmas, while making everything more personalised and fun!
Entry is free and you get to keep everything that you make on the day.
This event is kindly supported by Whangarei District Council
Accessibility information: Wheelchair access, mobility parking, accessible toilets.
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