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 7-13 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 – free events

Tim's Garden presents Coffee and Compost 101 - mini drop-in sessions
Saturday 13 May at 9am, 10am & 11am at Tim’s Garden
Free coffee (BYO coffee cup), goody bag and prize draw

Compost 'How to' Hub at the Saturday Market
Saturday 6 May, 8am-1pm at the Nelson Markets
Troubleshoot your compost questions - great giveaways for dropping in!

Compost Club - Compost Education Workshop
Saturday 6 May, 9-11am at Waimarama Community Gardens
Free morning tea and chance to win a compost bin

Mitre 10 Mega Compost Display
7-13 May, inside Mitre 10 Mega Garden Centre
Drop in anytime and enter the prize draw

To learn more or sign up to these events visit the International Compost Awareness Week page.