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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

September 2024

 

Haere mai and welcome to our sustainable living newsletter.
Find out about all the latest titles, resources and events the library has that can help you live more sustainably.

 

Library events

Website

The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap

Every year in September Christchurch City Libraries hosts the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap. Find out where and when you can swap.

Blog Post

Moments you’d rather forget: Pax Assadi - Comedy from cringe

Ky has read Pax Assadi's memoir, Mortified, and is very much looking forward to his WORD Christchurch session with pip adam.

Event

Sustainable Spring Clothing Swap!

Sep 12th | 11:00am - 3:00pm

Matatiki Hornby Centre

Drop off your pre-loved clothing at Matatiki Hornby Centre or Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre ahead of our free swap event.

More sustainabililty events
 

Staff List

Biography – Sustainability and Self-reliant living

True stories of those determined to live a sustainable life. Learn how to be less wasteful and more self sufficient.

 

Latest titles

Energy conservation

"Still No Miracles Needed" by Jacobson, Mark Z. 1965-
"60 Days to A Greener Life" by White, Heather
"DIY Solar Projects for Beginners" by Smith, Eric W. 1951-
"ADUs" by Koones, Sheri, 1949-
"What the Builder Won't Tell You" by Leary-Joyce, Judith
"My Efficient Electric Home Handbook" by Forcey, Tim
"60 Days to A Greener Life" by White, Heather
"ADUs" by Koones, Sheri, 1949-

Preventing food waste

"PlantYou" by Bodrug, Carleigh
"Zero Waste Kitchen" by Leech, Christine
"365+ Ways to Save the Planet and your Money at the Same Time" by Dalziel, Lottie
"Low Waste Kitchen" by Vitale, Alessandro (Gardener)
"One Pot, Pan, Planet" by Jones, Anna (Food writer)
"The Full Freezer Method" by Hall, Kate
"Zero Waste Kitchen" by Leech, Christine
"Low Waste Kitchen" by Vitale, Alessandro (Gardener)

Recycling

"Recycling Truck" by Costello, Dee
"DIY Thrift Flip" by Yang, April
"Drawn From the Wild" by Ross, Caroline (Artist)
"The Essential Guide to Wood Pallet Projects" by Hartman, Samantha
"Making Happy Things" by Lascelles, Sue-Ching
"Kantha" by Kaul, Ekta
"DIY Thrift Flip" by Yang, April
"The Essential Guide to Wood Pallet Projects" by Hartman, Samantha

Sustainable architecture

"Kevin Roche"
"Designing the Lush Dry Garden" by Riley, Cricket
"Bush Modern" by Lillico, Jessica
"Dust to Dust"
"Climate Art"
"Gardenista" by Wilson, Kendra
"Designing the Lush Dry Garden" by Riley, Cricket
"Dust to Dust"
 

Blog Post

Chip Packet Project session: Saturday 21 Sept 2pm to 3.30pm

In conjunction with The Chip Packet Project we’ll practise upcycling old chip packets into reusable survival blankets.

 
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