SEWING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY 1-3pm Saturday 26 November Planetary Health Precinct (downstairs at the old Katoomba Golf Clubhouse, Acacia St Katoomba) FREE As Australia has had to face the consequences of its largest soft plastic recycling program collapsing it’s a reminder that, ultimately, the best way to reduce plastic pollution Read more…
Going Circular Film Screening and Discussion Panel 6.45pm Monday 14 November Mount Vic Flicks This film tells the stories of four inspiring thinkers who dare to think beyond the linear ‘take- make- waste’ approach, and highlights some of the ground-breaking innovations that are redesigning our systems for a more circular future. Read more…
Giving X-rays a new life! Did you know that X-ray films contain silver in the form of halides, which can be extracted and converted into pure silver! The more we recycle silver, the less we’ll need to mine for it. You can now drop off your X-rays at the Read more…
Today I focused on metal and peace Today the ‘fierce urgency of now’ prompted me to take TWO actions: one focused on the preciousness of metal, and one focused on doing everything we can to maintain peace. I went on a Treasure Hunt for metal around the house and have Read more…
Keeping e-waste out of landfill to create a circular economy Four days ago I picked up a screen that had been dumped in the bush on my favourite walk. Today, for my new action for a Year in a Day, I took it to the Katoomba Resource Recovery & Waste Read more…