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 Tuesday 11 May.

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.

Tuesday 11 May 6.30pm - 9pm
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 15 May 9.30am-midday
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!). 

Tuesday 18 May 6.30pm-9pm
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 22 May 9.30am-midday
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! Location to be announced during the introductory workshop

Tuesday 25 May 6.30pm-9pm
Share and Celebrate: Uncover food waste and watch some live DIY demos and last but not least celebrate our final session together!  

Tickets $20
The course is available to City of Cockburn residents and non-residents.