Waste
Launch Trash To Trade Event 29 October at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market
Have you ever looked at an old fridge and seen a cupboard? Or a used tyre and seen a dog’s bed or a herb garden? The ‘Trash to Trade’ project launches on Sunday 29th October at the Grey Lynn Community Centre and will give handy, thrifty and eco-friendly Aucklanders the chance to display/ showcase their…
Read MoreRePurpose Community Recycling Centre opens!
Whether you are looking for a bargain or a treasure, you will have a good chance of finding both at RePurpose Community Recycling Centre in Onehunga! We accept donations of unwanted (but in reasonable condition) household items, clothing, books and furniture which is sold in our shop or upcycled into something special. This initiative is…
Read MoreBring your Own Bag Event – Think Beyond Plastic
Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away group presents a fun and interactive event on Sunday 2 July – 11.30am – 2.30pm at the ASB Bank Hall, cnr Great North Rd and Tuarangi Rd. Bring your Own Bag – Think Beyond Plastic is an event on raising awareness on the issues of single use plastic bags. This…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030 : the first Repair Cafe
Grey Lynn 2030 held its first Repair Cafe (repaircafe.org) on Saturday 18th Feb at the St Columba Hall on Surrey Crescent. Repair Cafe is a concept that came out of The Netherlands in 2009 and is about repairing items rather than discarding them as well as creating community spirit by having everyone come together for…
Read MoreTrash to Trade
Old tyres become dog beds and rocking horses. Discarded fridges become craft cupboards. Old inner tubes become mats, jewelry and bags. Old microwaves become home delivery depots. Welcome to the world of upcycling. Using objects in new ways. For the first time this June, for inner city residents, our inorganic waste collection requires you to book in a pick up. Auckland Council will arrange to…
Read MorePlastic free July 2015
HAPPY PLASTIC FREE JULY! This month is dedicated to raise awareness of the devastation caused by plastic pollution & simple steps you can take to help avoid the top for pollutants; plastic bags, plastic straws, take-out coffee cups & plastic drink bottles. For more information and fantastic resources check out the official Plastic Free July site.…
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