Peter says the Stratford branch of the Aotearoa Quilters will have upcycled quilts for sale.
“Last year they were given a bunch of men’s shirts and the members have used them to create quilts.”
There will be plenty to do on the day, he says, with competitions and games.
“People from New Plymouth’s the Junction – Zero Waste Hub will host a pallet buster competition and we’ve also organised kids’ activities such as mazes, quizzes on how to sort waste correctly and also a basketball game using milk bottles and recycling bins.”
The Toi Foundation and Taranaki Electricity Trust will also be there.
“They’ve joined up with other community funders as the Funders Foundation. They’ll be there for people to discuss any community project ideas they may have that require funding.”
Council staff will be there to discuss the waste management and minimisation plan.
“Nationally all the councils have to make changes to reduce waste. We have to reduce the weekly waste of each household from 9.5kg to 4kg. We have ideas but want to hear from the community. We’ll be at the event to speak about our proposed plan and to discuss ideas.”
If people start changing their habits now it will make it easier in the long term, he says.
“The expo provides the chance to have some fun and also talk about the future and what we all have to do to reduce waste going to landfill.”
The Details:
What: Stratford Waste Wise Expo
When: Saturday, October 28, 9am-3pm
Where: Stratford War Memorial Centre.
