Chance to learn life hacks on waste minimisation

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Waste-Ed’s Kate Fenwick shops a lot differently these days.

“I don’t buy problem products. I only buy things that can be recycled.”

The motivational speaker has made it her life’s work to help others reduce waste in New Zealand and Gisborne District Council is brining her to Gisborne next week.

Kate’s Foodlovers Masterclass on Waste Minimisation has already sold out, so an additional workshop has been added to meet the demand for her messages around waste minimisation.

This two-hour workshop is on Thursday, March 14, at Tairāwhiti Environment Centre.

Those wanted to attend must register (at a cost of $5).

Kate says the workshop will cover where the waste goes — “it doesn’t disappear like magic” — and will go over the new recycling rules that came into effect last month.

She will also discuss the “green-washing phenomenon” in which brands make claims that aren’t true.

“It’s about what responsibility you need to take as a consumer. Be mindful about what you buy . . . use your dollar wisely.”

GDC waste minimisation lead Charlotte Phelps says it is a chaotic time of consumerism and climate change.

“We are facing some big challenges. If you want a place to start your waste minimisation journey, or even want to reinforce what you already know, then come along to this community workshop where you’ll get some life hacks to help you deal with and manage your waste better.”

Sign up online for the workshop at  wastedkate.co.nz/products/gisborne-waste-ed-14th-march-2024