What we cover
Session 1: Zero Waste Concepts & Context
9am - 12pm // Wednesday 17th Sept 2025
Delve into zero waste concepts, principles & philosophies.
- The story of waste
- What is zero waste
- Māori cultural perspectives
- Landfills & incineration
- Roles of government & councils
- Getting to know the wider sector
Session 2: Recyclable Resources
9am - 12pm // Wednesday 24th Sept 2025
Learn about journey of reusable goods from consumer to resale.
- Identifying recyclable resources
- Applying the waste hierarchy
- The resource recovery journey
- Recyclable materials
- Organics & composting
Session 3: Zero Waste Activities
9am - 12pm // Wednesday 1st Oct 2025
Explore all zero waste activities & understand the environmental, economic & social benefits.
- Education & behaviour change
- Zero waste living
- Zero waste events
- Waste audits
- Reuse Activities
- Practical product stewardship
Who is this training for
- Members of community organisations interested in undertaking waste minimisation including reuse, repair, community composting and other local social enterprise
- Businesses and individuals interested in the circular economy and/or expanding their environmental, zero waste and resource recovery knowledge
- Elected members of local government with responsibilities under the Waste Minimisation Act
- Local government staff involved in community economic and local development, waste minimisation and climate mitigation
- People interested in living a zero waste lifestyle
Course fees
Please select the correct ticket option when pay for training fees. Get in touch if you are not sure which rate applies to you
Complete online course (3 x sessions, 3hr per session)
- $300.00* - Member
- $360.00* - Non member community group
- $525.00* - Commercial/council
Individual online sessions (3 hr session)
- $100.00* - Member
- $130.00* - Non member community group
- $175.00* - Commercial/council
*Excluding gst & booking fee
Payment option by invoice is available - get in touch to process registration and payment via email.
Contact Isy if you have any questions
isy@zerowaste.co.nz
0274622202
