International Compost Awareness Week

Reap the benefits of composting - nature's way of recycling
 
Composting is an easy and environmentally friendly way to manage your food waste, save money and make your garden more productive.

To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week, from 5-11 May, Rethink Waste Whakaarohia is offering a range of free workshops, events and activities. Whether you’re just getting started, or need a little help troubleshooting, there’s something to guide you on your composting journey, plus some great giveaways and prizes to be won.

You can also put the Rethink Waste Whakaarohia $20 compost subsidy voucher towards the cost of a compost bin, worm farm or bokashi set (available through approved retailers – conditions apply).

International Compost Week 5-11 May 2024

Free events

Compost ‘How To’ Hub at the Saturday Market
Saturday 4 May, 8am-1pm – Nelson Market
Troubleshoot your compost questions – great giveaways for dropping in!

Tim’s Garden – Composting 101 Workshop
Saturday 11 May, 10-11am, Tims Garden, Gloucester Street, Nelson

Compost & Coffee | Tim's Garden (timsgarden.co.nz)

Community Compost Saturday Club
Saturday 11 May – Waimarama Community Gardens
Get hands on with compost (runs every Saturday)

Mitre 10 Mega Compost Display
All week, starting 5 May, inside Mitre 10 Mega Garden Centre
Drop in any time and enter the prize draw

NCC Elma Turner Library Workshop Composting Hacks with Kate
Thursday 9 May, 12.30-1.30pm
Light refreshments and spot prizes

Richmond Library Compost 101
Wednesday 8 May, 4 - 5pm, Richmond Library

Motueka Library Compost 101
Thursday 9 May, 4 - 5pm, Motueka Library

Compost Workshop
Saturday 11 May, 1 - 5pm, Golden Bay, Co-housing Community
Theory and practical.