Kaurilands School Gala
- Event Type: Large outdoor un-ticketed event
- Description: Kaurilands School, one of the largest in the country, held its first school gala in many years. The committee of parents and teachers decided to make this as zero waste as possible and applied for the Zero Waste Events grant to help out.
- Location: Kaurilands School, Titirangi
- Waste Separation: Recyclables, organics, rubbish and compostable serve ware
- Performance: Approximately 93% of event waste was either recycled or composted
and therefore diverted from landfill.
Kaurilands School made an amazing effort with their zero waste initiatives at their gala, and diverted 93% of waste from landfill. Watch and get some tips for your own zero waste event. This video was created by Davian Lorson of Taking Shape.
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