Reconnect Project - thinking differently about waste
Consultation closed on Monday 31 May 2021.
We want to hear from the Selwyn community about what you think of the proposed activities in the new buildings and spaces that are part of the Council’s Reconnect Project at the Pines Resource Recovery Park in Rolleston.
The improvements to the Selwyn's Resource Recovery Park facility are part of Council’s wider efforts to minimise waste in the district.
The Reconnect Project kicked off in 2019 and encourages waste minimisation in a number of innovative ways. Reconnect is about reconnecting people with the environment, and getting people to think differently about waste. This includes extracting materials from the waste stream, developing a reuse shop and salvage materials yard, creating an education centre, a garden hub, and providing spaces where waste products and materials can be repurposed or upcycled, rather than landfilled.
We've got some initial ideas for how these buildings and spaces could be used and want to hear what you think of them and whether you've got any other suggestions to include.
Let us know what you think.
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We'd love to hear what else you think we could be doing at the Selwyn's recovery centre to encourage people to think and act differently when dealing with waste. Are there other ways we can connect with individuals or groups to minimise waste and improve the environment? Share your idea for uses and activities undertaken within the buildings and spaces that are part of the Reconnect Project.
View All Ideasalmost 3 years ago
Op Shop Collaboration
I work for Red Cross and we have three op shops in Christchurch, with one warehouse where we sort out the donations. A lot of the donations are clothes are binned due to minor damage (splash of paint, busted zipper, etc), but could easily be fixed and reused. It would be awesome of ReConnect would consider working with op shops nearby to salvage these textiles for repurposing/resale. You could set up a sewing studio (with sewing machines, sergers, lockers for people's projects, big material tables, irons, etc.), which could hold classes 1-2 times a week and just be open the rest of the time. These salvaged pieces could be offered for free to people who want to upcycle or fix them. This space could also double as a knitting circle. https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/12-05-2021/theres-a-global-avalanche-of-used-clothing-and-nz-needs-to-do-more-to-save-it-from-landfill/?fbclid=IwAR0iymAMEbFqROzzeS1VsaaUK6K0dy-ir9-7y9qJ7gtXlQxJU74H6QfIG9E
almost 3 years ago
I think there is an urgent need to regulate products advertised as biodegradeable/compostable. Until there is, businesses should avoid them.
Compostable packaging
almost 3 years ago
Green bins
When are the green bins going to be available for everyone? , at the moment I'm using the red bin for green waste where it shouldn't be going to Kate valley as land fill but used for compost, as a rates payer I too should be able to save some money 🙂
almost 3 years ago
(Not my idea) Recycled Plastic Farm Posts. This should spark futher inspiration.
Quick search "Future Post". The ingenuity of Future Post should ignite the budding innovator. There are many applications this could apply to including but not limited to domestic products including fencing products(post and rail), garden planter boxes, water storage, non structural blocks/bricks for various outdoor uses and many more. The business model Selwyn should be looking for shall see this Resource Park self sustaining. There should also be space to allow E-waste recycling and EV battery recycling(possibly domestic power walls).
almost 3 years ago
Right to Repair
Lots of EU countries are running workshops to teach people how to repair electronics and home appliances. I personally would love the opportunity to learn not just how to fix vacuums, toasters, dish washers, etc., but also learn how to fix tablets if they're glitching a lot, or phones with minor, recurring issues. It would be empowering, cheaper, and heaps less damaging to the enivornment.