Zero Waste Events

Zero Waste Event success stories

Find out all about WOMADelaide and how the compost created from waste is being used at Adelaide Botanic Park (263Kb PDF)

Read the detailed report of the WOMADelaide 2005 trial (3584Kb PDF)

Read about St Peter’s Harvest Fair (199Kb PDF)

Read about Campbelltown Proud Day (173Kb PDF)

Guidelines for Event Organisers

Before the event

• Gain commitment
• Promotion
• Brief the vendors
• Go to approved products list
• Identify and engage contractors
• Go to service contractors list
• Include waste management on your site plan
• Arrange bin signage
• Checklist

During the event

• Monitor vendors
• Monitor bin usage
• Communicate with patrons

• Clean up check
• Data collection
• Reporting on your success

• Front of house
• Back of house
  

Other Ways to View the Guidelines for Event Organisers

Hard copy versions of these guidelines can be obtained by contacting Zero Waste SA. A complete electronic copy can be accessed via the following link Minimising Waste at Public Events - Guidelines for Event Organisers in South Australia (477 Kb PDF).

Reports associated with Zero Waste Events
Management of Biodegradable Event Waste in Australia
Event Waste Audits
Assessment of Biodegradable Catering Products
Event Waste Composting Trials

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