Get Hands-On with Sustainability This May

Published on Monday, 13 April 2026 at 11:42:43 AM

Looking to live a little lighter, waste a little less, and learn something new along the way?

This May, the Shire of Capel is hosting a series of practical, hands-on sustainability workshops and presentations designed to help you turn everyday items into something useful, reduce waste, and build smarter habits at home.

Whether you’re keen to get creative with DIY projects or pick up tips to make the most of your food and garden, there’s something for everyone.


♻️ Interactive DIY Workshops

Roll up your sleeves and get involved in these fun, creative sessions where you’ll make something you can take home and use straight away.

Coffee Scrub DIY Workshop

Turn your used coffee grounds into a luxurious body scrub. It’s a simple, sustainable way to reduce waste while treating yourself.

When: Saturday, 2 May
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: Zircon Room (Capel Community Hall)

πŸ‘‰ https://events.humanitix.com/coffee-scrub-diy-workshop

DIY Cleaning Products Workshop

Learn how to create natural, low-tox cleaning products that are kinder to your home, your health, and the environment.

When: Saturday, 2 May
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where: Zircon Room (Capel Community Hall)

πŸ‘‰ https://events.humanitix.com/cleaning-product-diy-workshop


🌱 Smarter Living Sessions

If you’re looking to reduce food waste or improve your composting skills, these informative sessions will give you practical tips you can start using immediately.

Love Food Hate Waste Presentation

Discover how to make the most of your groceries, reduce food waste, and turn leftovers into delicious meals.

When: Saturday, 2 May
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Where: Capel Library

πŸ‘‰ https://events.humanitix.com/love-food-hate-waste-8kqaweky

Making the Most of Your Compost Presentation

Learn how to transform everyday food scraps into nutrient-rich compost to support a healthy, thriving garden.

When: Saturday, 2 May
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: Capel Library

πŸ‘‰ https://events.humanitix.com/making-the-most-of-your-compost

Small Changes, Big Impact

These sessions are designed to be practical, accessible and easy to follow, helping you build sustainable habits that make a real difference.

From reducing landfill and saving money, to creating useful products and improving your garden, you’ll walk away with knowledge and skills you can use every day.

Places are limited, so bookings are essential.

Join us and start turning everyday waste into something worthwhile.

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