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 right here in Inglewood, and tamariki aged 5 to 18 attend free with a paying adult.
Ngā mihi,
Michelle from Your Home Naturally
The HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION will be emailed to you when you register your spot.
Learn how to reduce, reuse, then recycle our waste. It’s a fascinating look into our local recycling facility, and a reality check too!
Tours begin outside the Reuse Shop but primarily take place in the Education Room which looks down into the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) through a huge 6m viewing window! They run for an hour to an hour and a half.
To access the education space there is a flight of stairs with no lift access. If members of your group cannot access the Education Room due to limited mobility or disability let us know and we can offer FREE offsite education.
More information including health and safety forms are available once your group is booked.