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 Wednesday 2 February 2022.

Peg Davies (Lessen with Peg) has worked in the waste industry for several years. Peg's experienced in all things waste, from organics to plastics and litter. Her informative, interactive and friendly workshops will answer all your questions. You 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.

Wednesday 2 February 6pm-8:30pm
Introduction to waste: The history of waste, where exactly does your waste go now, and why do we have so much of it? 

Saturday 5 February 9am-11:30am
Tour of 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!). 

Wednesday 9 February 6pm-8:30pm
Reducing our impact: Let's get intimate with waste! Look into various future options for WA's waste. Explore recycling and sorting in depth. Take waste reduction into your household with decluttering, conscious consuming and changing habits. 

Saturday 12 February 9am-11:30am
Organic waste: Learn everything you need to get you up and running with your own composting and/or worm farm system. Plus you will learn about community gardensm sharewaste and other options.

Wednesday 16 February 6pm-8:30pm
Share and Celebrate: Find out what you can do in your community and where to go with your newfound knowledge! Last but not least celebrate our final session together!  

Tickets $20
The course is available to City of Cockburn residents and non-residents. You need to attend 3 out of 5 workshops to receive your Earth Carers Certificate.