The Junction Hub | Zero Waste Tour | Plastic Free July 2026 | FREE!

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Zero Waste Hub Tour | A Plastic Free July Adventure

Plastic Free July 2026 is here, and there is no better time to take a real, honest look at the waste we create and the systems working to process it.

This month, I am joining The Junction Hub for a guided tour of the Zero Waste Hub, and my nine-year-old son is coming along for the ride. We will be peering through a six-metre viewing window into the Material Recovery Facility, learning what actually happens to our recycling once it leaves the kerb, and getting a healthy reality check in the process.

Ever wondered where your recycling really goes? This tour answers that question, and the answer is more involved than most of us expect.

The guiding principle we are taking with us is one I talk about a lot at our workshops: reduce first, reuse second, then recycle. Recycling is important, but it is the last step, not the first. Tours like this one show us exactly why getting that order right matters, and how our community is working toward real zero-waste goals right here in Taranaki.

The best part? Group tours are free, hands-on, and open to everyone. You will leave knowing how to recycle correctly and feeling genuinely equipped to make better choices at home, because a cleaner Taranaki starts with each of us.

If reducing waste and lowering the toxins in your home feels like your kind of thing, our next Eco-Friendly Cleaning Workshop might be the perfect next step. We meet here in Inglewood, and tamariki aged 5 to 18 can attend for free with a paying adult.

Ngā mihi,

Michelle from Your Home Naturally

Zero Waste Hub Tour | A Plastic Free July Adventure

Plastic Free July 2026 is here, and there is no better time to take a real, honest look at the waste we create and the systems working to process it.

This month, I am joining The Junction Hub for a guided tour of the Zero Waste Hub, and my nine-year-old son is coming along for the ride. We will be peering through a six-metre viewing window into the Material Recovery Facility, learning what actually happens to our recycling once it leaves the kerb, and getting a healthy reality check in the process.

Ever wondered where your recycling really goes? This tour answers that question, and the answer is more involved than most of us expect.

The guiding principle we are taking with us is one I talk about a lot at our workshops: reduce first, reuse second, then recycle. Recycling is important, but it is the last step, not the first. Tours like this one show us exactly why getting that order right matters, and how our community is working toward real zero-waste goals right here in Taranaki.

The best part? Group tours are free, hands-on, and open to everyone. You will leave knowing how to recycle correctly and feeling genuinely equipped to make better choices at home, because a cleaner Taranaki starts with each of us.

If reducing waste and lowering the toxins in your home feels like your kind of thing, our next Eco-Friendly Cleaning Workshop might be the perfect next step. We meet here in Inglewood, and tamariki aged 5 to 18 can attend for free with a paying adult.

Ngā mihi,

Michelle from Your Home Naturally

Please find attached our pre-arrival letter, which outlines H&S guidelines and shows where to park.

  • Please ensure all attendees wear closed-toe shoes (no jandals or sandals)

  • Food or drink is only allowed in the Education room if in reusable containers.

  • Once we enter the MRF (Material Recovery Facility) no late arrivals will be admitted.

  • Unfortunately, we do not have an accessible entrance to our Education room (Upstairs / No elevator).

  • A unisex toilet is available inside the Education room.

  • No photos or videos of EnvrioNZ staff or machinery (please avoid filming or taking photos from the viewing window).

If arriving by private vehicle, we ask that you park in the public car park in front of the REUSE SHOP and assemble outside the shop next to the wooden sculpture.  Please carpool if possible, as parking is limited. A Zero Waste Educator in a high-visibility vest will come and meet you there to start the tour.

The Junction is an active construction site! Please follow all instructions provided and stay safe when visiting!

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email: tours@sustainabletaranaki.org.nz