Zero Waste Events Guide and Kit

Local events of all sizes are a great way to bring the community together and enjoy ourselves whether it's the local farmers market school fete or major sporting events and music festivals.

As much as we all enjoy attending events they often come at a cost to the environment with thousands of disposable plates cups water bottles napkins zip ties and other items used throughout the duration of an event.

A free guide to help you run a sustainable event

Patrons are increasingly expecting events to consider their impact on the local area and minimise waste. To support events during the transition towards a circular economy and to reduce their waste the Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group (BSWWRRG) supported by Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN) have developed the Zero Waste Event Guide and Kit.

The Guide uses a simple step by step process of best practice and key options to consider in the planning delivery and evaluation of events to eliminate waste. It was funded by Sustainability Victoria. The Guide can be downloaded at BCN's website.

Free Zero Waste Event Kit now available to borrow

The Zero Waste Event Kit accompanies the Guide and is a framework that can be assembled around standard wheelie bins to help patrons stream out waste into a choice of nine recovery streams with banners and volunteer kits included.

The Zero Waste Event Kit is available now to loan from Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN) for events of all sizes. The kit is free to loan but requires a small bond refundable upon return.

Find out more at the Bellarine Catchment Network website.