Waste-free parenting workshop coming to town

12 August 2015

Want to reduce your ecological footprint and find easy solutions to waste-free parenting? You're in luck!

The nationally renowned Nappy Lady', Kate Meads, is coming to Taupo next month for the first time and will be running her popular waste-free parenting workshop.

Ms Meads is visiting Taupo in September and March next year for four workshops for parents who want to make responsible choices to reduce their waste output.

Taupo District Council is supporting the workshops as it is enthusiastic about waste minimisation in the district. Stormwater and solid waste asset manager Brent Aitken said the council wanted to see less going into landfills as it would benefit the whole district.

As a district we're doing really well with our recycling, and our contractors are now recycling more products than ever with the recent inclusion of pizza boxes and new types of plastics, he said. We know we can make a difference to what goes in our landfills by making smarter choices around parenting, so we are really happy to have Kate visit.

Ms Meads said her waste-free parenting workshops were about minimising families' ecological impact and introducing the community to exciting and modern waste-free alternatives to expensive disposable products. At the workshops, parents and parents-to-be received tips and information on what they can do at home to reduce their waste output. Cloth nappies are part of what we promote through our education, but the workshop is about so much more than nappies, she said.

Ms Meads said there had been huge interest in the workshops all over the country. She ran her programme through 35 councils in New Zealand. I am so excited that the waste-free parenting initiatives all over the country are having such a positive impact on Kiwi parents, she said. It is fantastic to be able to bring the programme to Taupo families with the support of Taupo District Council.

The workshops will be held at the Great Lake Centre on Tuesday, September 8 from 1pm to 3.30pm and 6pm to 8.30pm, on Wednesday, March 9 from 6.30pm to 9pm and on Thursday, March 10 from 9am to 11.30am. The workshops cost $25 plus booking fee for an individual or couple to attend. All those who attend receive a waste-free parenting starter pack worth $100 to take home. Bookings are online at www.thenappylady.co.nz.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kate Meads The Nappy Lady 07 549 2955 or 027 221 1242

Lisa Nairne Communications Manager 07 376 0762 027 839 8410

Vicki Waterhouse Communications Advisor 07 376 0718 027 484 2549

Taupō District Council

www.taupo.govt.nz