This toolkit is designed for festivals and events in the RDOS to use for setting up and maintaining successful waste diversion programs. It is intended for event organizers, conference coordinators, green teams, local governments, and concerned citizens.

The How-to Guide (previewed below) will help you to understand the benefits of waste reduction, and provides guidance and checklists for before, during, and after your event.

The resources referred to within the How-to Guide are found below.

Getting a Waste Collector

• Commercial Waste & Recycling Services Business Directory

Set Up For the Event

• Green Team starter kit
• Volunteer role document
• Vendor feedback form
• Volunteer/event participant survey
• Sample media release

Waste Audits

• How to conduct a visual waste audit
• Waste audit data collection sheet
• Waste audit data collection sheet – completed example

Signage

• Signage and colour scheme best practices
• Recycling sign EXAMPLES (with icons)
• Recycling sign EXAMPLES (with photographs)