Reducing Plastics & Beeswax Wraps Workshop

Next date: Friday, 16 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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Join Maroondah Council's Waste Educator for an interactive session on practical tips and tricks to reduce single-use plastics in your household.

From simple swaps in the kitchen and bathroom to making your own beeswax wraps, you'll learn how to make a positive impact on the environment one plastic-free choice at a time.

Participants will also get to make their own beeswax wrap to take home.

Event details

Date: Friday 16 October 2026
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Venue: Glen Park Community Centre, 30 Glen Park Road Bayswater North
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential

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More information about this event

For more information please contact Glen Park Community Centre on (03) 9720 5097 or email office@glenparkcc.com.au.

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When

Friday, 16 October 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location

Glen Park Community Centre, 30 Glen Park Road, Bayswater North, 3153, View map

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(03) 9720 5097

(03) 9720 9549

office@glenparkcc.com.au

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Reducing Plastics & Beeswax Wraps Workshop

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More information about this event

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Pop in and become Bin Besties

Learning for Sustainability Conference 2026

Reusable Nappies 101 Webinar

New Year, New Habits: Veronica’s Guide to Buying Nothing New

Darn Good Mending Workshop with Julia English

Urban Nanna: Composting and Worm Farms

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Glen Park Community Centre

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