Waste

Reducing waste, and consuming less and more ethically, is a great way we can all help the environment. SEE Change supports a range of activities that aim to transform the management and avoidance of waste in our region.

WasteLess Group

WasteLess are a SEE Change special interest group that focus on better waste management in Canberra and reducing consumerism. This group meets on a regular basis at the Gang Gang Café at Downer.

For further details on how to get involved with SEE Change WasteLess activities, contact the Convenor.   

Trash Gather

Trash Gather (fka Trash Mob) is a volunteer-run clean up initiative to help Canberra look it's best and greenest, and to keep harmful rubbish out of our beautiful neighbourhoods, parks and waterways!

Visit the website

Capital Scraps Composting

Capital Scraps provides a curb-side scraps collection and composting service. Capital Scraps takes your kitchen scraps and turns them into valuable soil amendment, avoiding the generation of methane in landfill. This paid service fosters green jobs in our area. You can pledge for a collection service from anywhere in Canberra

Visit the website

Buy No New Clothes Challenge

WasteLess conducted a challenge to encourage and inspire people to think about clothing waste, and reduce their consumption. Find out more about the challenge and the impact of clothing waste here

The Tuggeranong Repair Cafe

is an initiative organised by the Tuggeranong SEE Change group and is on the last Sunday of each month (1-4pm) at Impact Community Hub, 200 Clive Steel Ave Monash. Bring along your broken items and see them get repaired. Learn new skills, and connect with the community. There is also a recycling hub at the repair cafe, which accpets an extensive list of items! Check out what you can recycle at the repair cafe here

For regular news on the Tuggeranong Repair Cafe head to their Facebook page and take a look at these Frequently Asked Questions, and the House Rules for the Repair Cafe.

Reducing waste at Christmas

WasteLess have complied a list of useful tips on reducing waste this festive season, without spoiling the fun and cheer. Check out the tips here