Wastebusters’ Low Waste Living series is returning for a second year with informative sessions taking place in Wānaka from tomorrow (Thursday June 6).

Last year’s sold-out events focused on reducing household waste while saving money and this year’s themes will include minimising waste, saving time and money and ‘feeling good about your impact’.

The series is divided into a ‘family edition’ and a ‘kitchen edition’, Wastebusters event coordinator Abigail Hurford-Abel said.

“Whether you’re a parent in a busy household or someone living in a shared house, we received invaluable feedback from last year’s events and tailored this series to suit everyone’s needs,” Abigail said.

In its second edition can expect more in-depth demonstrations, displays, DIYs, and discussions, she said.

“We’re here to meet you wherever you are on your low waste journey.”

The family edition is designed to help parents with busy lives, and fussy eaters, she said. 

It has a focus on packaging-free lunch boxes, tasty low waste recipes, and a build-your-own reusable kit station, helping to save time and money with bulk buying and local shopping tips.

The kitchen edition is for anyone looking to simplify their weekly preparation and reduce their food waste and it features a zero-waste herbal tea making demonstration, low waste recipe demonstrations and DIY cleaning alternatives to save money.

Low Waste Living ‘family edition’ will take place tomorrow (Thursday June 6) from 6pm-8pm at the Lake Wānaka Centre; the ‘kitchen edition’ will be at the same place and time on June 24.

A survey conducted by Wastebusters in 2021 showed that people in Wānaka and Queenstown wanted information on how to shop more sustainably and reduce their household waste.

“Our goal is to empower our community to live a life of less waste and feel good about their impact, all while saving time and money,” Abigail said.

Tickets are available at the Wastebusters’ website.

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