Fix It Festival 2020
We have partnered with local community groups along with industry leaders to showcase, inspire and reinvigorate the community to take small and simple steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Join our online workshops to learn a new skill and connect with local community groups.
Everyday actions to live more sustainably with Tamara DiMattina from The New Joneses
The New Joneses and Buy Nothing New Month come together to demonstrate how you can simply and economically take personal action to reduce your use of the earth’s finite resources. You’ll get a better understanding of how you and your household can live more sustainably.
Wednesday 4 November, 5 – 6pm
RSVP for living more sustainably by clicking here
How to grow your own fruit and veggies (Blairgowrie Community Garden)
Please note that this session has been cancelled.
How to repair and upcycle common household items (Point Nepean Men's Shed)
Point Nepean Men’s Shed will demonstrate how to repair or upcycle common household items. You will get a better understanding of how you can increase the longevity of items around your house and minimise waste.
Tuesday 10 November, 12:30 – 1.30pm
RSVP to the repair session by clicking here
Demystifying recycling: What can you put in your recycling bin?
Are you a bit unsure of what you can put in your household recycling bin? Join us to find out what you can and can’t recycle here on the Mornington Peninsula. There will be opportunities to ask questions too.
Wednesday 11 November, 5 – 5:45pm or Saturday 28 November, 10.30 – 11.15 am
RSVP for the Wednesday recycling session here
RSVP for the Saturday recycling session here
How to start your own compost or worm farm (Chooktopia)
Use your food waste and scraps to start a compost or worm farming system at home. You don’t even need a backyard to compost! Come along to find out how you can get started and get the answers to your composting questions.
Saturday 14 November, 10 – 11 am
RSVP for the composting session here
Maximise your second-hand online sales!
Learn how to take eye catching photos, determine suitable prices, create a title and description, comparing repair and sell vs selling defective items discounted and the pros and cons of different platforms as well as what second-hand items are trending.
Thursday 19 November, 8 – 8.45 pm
RSVP for the second-hand sales session here
How to sew, repair and upcycle textiles (Seawinds Boomerang Bags)
This session will cover the basics of sewing, such as how to fix buttons and holes. It will also demonstrate how you can repair and upcycle old textiles.
Wednesday 25 November, 6 – 7pm
RSVP for the sewing session here