MIDWASTE for the COMMUNITY
Mid North Coast communities are embracing
methods of environmentally friendly ways to deal with
waste minimisation and recycling.
MIDWASTE strategies will deal with providing
the coordination between local and state governments
and communities while delivering real solutions, support,
education and infrastructure to the Mid North Coast.
Recycled Plastic Bags
Make Useful Items
PIC: Park bench made from recycled plastic bags.
The Coffs Harbour team show
how many bags it takes to manufacture this durable
outdoor seating.
Did you know recycled plastic bags
can provide a quality plastic for manufacturing
a variety of items such as outdoor furniture?
Be sure to re-use plastic bags where
you can around the home, office or garden. The
longer you keep them out of landfill or from littering
our environment the better.
Best Solution:
Why not give plastic bags a miss altogether and
ask for a paper alternative or carry your own
shopping bags. Look for them at most supermarkets
and smarter retailers.
EASY GUIDES
Download and Print
These fantastic guides provide all the
information to help you learn and practice environmentally
sustainable ways to reduce our impact on the local and
wider environments.
These Easy Guides are made available by RESOURCE
NSW
1. RECYCLING
Australians love to recycle. In fact, we are one of
the best recycling nations in the world!
But recycling can be tricky, this brochure offers some
tips on how to make it a little easier.
Download
PDF 1.5Mb
2. GREEN
CLEANING
Natural cleaning or "green cleaning" is a
way to clean your home with fewer cleaning products
and safer alternatives - producing less waste and reducing
the need for harmful chemicals.
Download
PDF 1.3Mb
3. COMPOSTING
Composting is natural and inexpensive. It also reduces
household waste dramatically.
This guide covers the four easy steps to great compost
as well as the easy compost fix-it guide.
Download
PDF 1.5Mb
4. WORM
FARMING
Worm castings are great for feeding house plants, adding
to seedling mixes and potting
soils or top-dressing around plants. Follow the four
easy steps to successful wormfarming.
Download
PDF 1.6Mb
5. MULCHING
Mulch is material that covers the soil to stop weed
growth and promote healthy plants.
The "Marvel of Mulch" is a guide to successful
mulching.
Download
PDF 800Kb
Other language downloads available at:
http://www.resource.nsw.gov.au/index-RNSW.htm
For more details please contact your local Council.
MIDWASTE Coordinator
Email: info@midwaste.org
