Low-waste parenting workshops
Local eco warrior Zoe Gymer-Waldron of School of Sewing & Upcycling is here to help you get a little more life out of veggies, clothes, and even old curtains with her sustainable parenting series. These videos were produced as part of a workshop series on sustainable parenting at Maidstone Community Centre.
Cloth Nappies
Did you know that disposable nappies contribute to up to 15% of waste going into landfill?
Reusable nappies offer environmentally conscious parents an option that reduces environmental pressure, whilst also saving money in the long run.
In this video, Zoe covers how to choose, use, wash, and reuse cloth nappies.
In the Kitchen
Did you know that the average Victorian household throws out $2,200 worth of food every year? That’s the same as one in every five bags of groceries ending up in the bin! When we waste food, we also waste all the resources that were used to grow it, from the water, nutrients and soils to the energy required to process, package and transport it.
In this video, Zoe goes through several tips and strategies for reducing your food waste and making more sustainable choices when planning meals.
Gifts
Gift-giving is a big part of our lives. From birthdays and Christmas to Mother’s and Father’s Day, there’s always an occasion to celebrate with presents. But with all those gifts often comes unnecessary, and sometimes unwanted, waste.
In this video, Zoe shows us some simple tips and tricks for low-waste gift giving, including how to make your own wrapping paper and cards, and provides creative alternatives to traditional physical gifts.
Sustainable Sewing
One of the best ways to cut down on textile waste is by repurposing old items and giving them a new life.
In this video, Zoe shares creative ideas for reusing materials like towels and old curtains, showing us how to extend their lifespan in practical and creative ways.
Clothes
In 2024, Australia was revealed as the world’s biggest fashion consumers, much of which is fast fashion that ends up in landfill.
Some simple ways of reducing our contribution to fashion waste is by buying second hand or buying versatile pieces that are higher quality and stand the test of time. However, this can be difficult when it comes to buying for your kids since they grow so quickly!
In this video, Zoe goes through ways that she extends the use of clothing for kids and how to choose better, high-quality pieces that will last for years to come.