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Waste

'Waste Wise' events

Outdoor events are a special case. They generate a high volume of disposable materials and the community expects them to be 'clean and green'. This can be achieved through careful waste planning that diverts as much material as possible from landfill.

The comprehensive guideline7 Steps to a Waste Wise Event sets out in detail what organisers can do to manage waste at events, including sample waste management plans and information about:

• contractual arrangements with service providers
• controlling packaging used at the event
• markets and requirements for recycled materials
• equipment required (e.g. types of bins and crates) and storage requirements
• how to locate bins and how often to clear them
• standard signage, symbols and colours
• how to promote your recycling and waste facilities, and
• the 'how and why' of evaluating your efforts after the event.