APW - Resources and Redefining Waste

The wasteful use of resources, labour and capital is a definitive characteristic of the global economy and western culture. In this workshop participants will explore the relationship between resource management and human culture and examine the way resource and nutrient flows are managed in the Auckland bioregion. Participants will learn from experts in the field, the fundamental strategies for designing small-scale wastewater systems and developing household and community based resource management and waste minimization initiatives. This workshop is ideal for community leaders, social entrepreneurs, active citizens and anyone interested in turning many of Auckland’s waste issues into opportunities for local economic development and integrated resource management solutions. It is also essential to anyone wanting to design integrate waste water management systems into their property.

Tutors – Rick Thorpe, Finn Mackesy and Gary Marshall

Course content:
Introduction to - The ecology of waste systems and resources; Community resource and waste management initiatives and strategies from around the world; Bioregional resource auditing and analysis; Household and community scale organic nutrient and material cycling systems - integrated greywater systems, compost, bokashi, warmfarming; resource centres etc; Introduction to waste water systems; Water treatment and purification; Utilising biological treatment systems; Grey water reuse; Council regulations; Site specific and community based systems; and Practical activity.

For more information or to register contact APW.