Zero Waste Events
Wednesday, 28 August, 11am - 12pm
Free for WasteMINZ members and $49 plus GST for non-WasteMINZ members
The WasteMINZ Behaviour Change Steering Committee is proud to present a valuable training opportunity for anyone involved with hosting and supporting events.
This webinar will provide a 'how to' framework for planning, delivering and evaluating a low waste event. You will leave with a timeline of actions for each stage of the event process, an understanding of the behaviour change elements that lead to people making good choices, and resources to draw upon and support your low waste event.
Small groups, businesses, councils and large event holders alike will gain fresh ideas and inspiration from a range of experienced and engaging speakers:
- Paul Murray, Programme Training Specialist at Para Kore
- Sarah Jane Murray, Waste Programme & Development Manager at EcoMatters
- Nicole Banks, Community Waste Programmes and Partnerships Team Leader at Tauranga City Council
So please come along and join us on the 28 August!
Speakers
Nō Ngāti Pākehā, Kānata (Canadian), Kōtarani (Scottish), Airihi (Irish) hoki a Paul Murray. Paul has been working in the discipline of ‘Zero Waste Education’ for 14 years, first as an educator with Xtreme Zero Waste in Whāingaroa, Raglan, then as a kaiārahi for Para Kore Marae Inc. Coming from a teaching background, he works mostly with schools, early childhood centres and community organisations in the Waikato. More recently, he has been involved in the development of the education programmes at Para Kore, specialising in collaborative community initiatives and behaviour change programmes. As a manuhiri to Aotearoa, Paul is keen to ground his mahi in mātauranga Māori and Te Ao Māori.
Sarah Jane Murray (SJ) has been working in the sector for 15 years with EcoMatters Environment Trust. As an experienced project manager, she oversees and instigates a range of innovative programmes to educate people and equip them with the tools to reduce waste. Some of these include The Compost Collective, which helps get more people composting their food scraps and Zero Waste Events, where event planners turn to for advice on reducing waste to landfill at events large and small. She led an engagement team to support Auckland Council and the community with the new Food Scraps service, connecting with over 35,000 people across Auckland. SJ also oversees EcoMatters’ Resource Recovery Depot, in Henderson, Auckland, which delivers further services to support Zero Waste programmes. The depot is also a drop off point for the community for e-waste, batteries and even inflatable pool toys! Outside of work SJ is a keen kitesurfer, and surfer.
Nicole Banks is a dedicated professional from the Tauranga City Council with over 12 years of experience in the waste industry, including nearly 8 years at the council. She began her career at Zero Waste Education before transitioning to her current role at the council. In this position, Nicole has been instrumental in supporting the events industry in Tauranga to reduce waste through comprehensive waste minimisation questionnaire processes, coaching, and support. Her efforts have cultivated a strong partnership with the internal events team, who are committed to implementing the necessary actions and changes locally.
