Resources - Waste Minimisation

Recycling is a process to extend the lifecycle of single use materials. It is not a solution to our current linear economy, it just delays the inevitable of those materials going to landfill.

Read the blog post here

The Buyerachy of Needs is an illustration by Sarah Lazarovic that presents a new way of finding what we need. It is a triangle with the ascending levels as different ways to consume. This podcast originally aired as episode 2 of So Circular. 

Listen to the podcast here.

There are numerous terms to describe how different materials break down and as a consumer this can often be confusing and sometimes misleading. This podcast orignally aired as episode 5 of So Circular. 

Listen to the podcast here
Read the accompanying resource from One Planet for further details. 

Eco Oikos is the zero waste living project run by Anthea Madill that provides information on ways to reduce household waste. The project also promotes second hand shopping as a sustainable alternative to fast fashion and engages the community in this conversation through the associated Facebook group, Second Hand Christchurch.

Notable posts include: 
- Christchurch Second Hand Shop Map
- Zero Waste Traveling 
- Zero Waste Assets and Investments
- Mind the Gap - The Green Premium
- A Guide to Bulk Shopping
and various recipes.

 

Fast Fashion is the term used to express the quick transition from catwalk to customer, with reduced cost and reduced quality products. With this reduced quality, the products have a much shorter life than higher quality items. This blog and accompanying activity discusses what Fast Fashion is, how it has come about and what we as consumers can do to combat it and support a more sustainable fashion industry.

This Sustainable Event Guide was developed by the Future of Learning Conference and gifted to Ako Ōtautahi, Learning City Christchurch (Authored by Anthea Madill). It provides shared learnings on ways that local, Ōtautahi, City Christchurch organisations can reduce the environmental impacts of events, including reducing waste to landfill, minimising emissions and educating attendees on the importance of their actions. It provides an appendix linking to local resources for sustainable catering, waste management, gifts and more.

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One Planet provides waste reduction resources for households, businesses and schools. It is managed by Timaru District Council and content is created by us/me (Anthea Madill). Follow on Facebook for updates.

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