Earth Carers Course

Ever wanted to know exactly where your waste goes, or how to run a low waste household? Do you want to compost like a pro or get the secrets to green cleaning?

Join us for the City’s Earth Carers course. We will uncover the mysteries of waste on a global, national and local level. We will get hands on with waste with interactive sessions, behind the scenes tours and field trips, workshops, demos and giveaways. The course runs for five sessions starting on Thursday 15 October.

Amy and Christine have both worked in the waste industry for several years. Amy’s focus is on organics and Christine’s is on plastics and litter. Together they make a great team and will be able to answer all your questions. We will also hear from the City of Cockburn’s Waste Education Team. Light supper is included in evening sessions and morning teas in Saturday sessions.

Thursday 15 October 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Introduction to waste: Where exactly does your waste go, and why do we have so much of it? Let's get intimate with waste!

Saturday 17 October 9.30am - 12.00pm

Field trip, Amy's house: Learn everything you need to get you up and running with your own composting and or worm farm system. We also run through green cleaning tips and tricks! 

Thursday 22 October 6.30pm - 9.00pm

The future of waste: Look into various future options for WA's waste. Explore recycling and plastics in depth. Take waste reduction into your household with decluttering, conscious consuming and changing habits. 

Saturday 24 October 9.30am - 12.00pm

Tour, Henderson Waste Recovery Park: See what the City of Cockburn is doing with your red lidded bin waste (and check out the Reuse shop - it's a favourite with Earth Carers!). 

Thursday 29 October 6.30pm - 9.00 pm

Share and Celebrate: Uncover food waste and watch some live DIY demos and last but not least celebrate our final session together!