Sustainable Living
Find out about sustainable living events, activities, and resources at libraries.
Events
Featured events
The Great Stash Swap
Aug 23rd | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away
The Great Stash Swap
Sep 1st - Sep 5th | All day
Bring your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away.
The Great Stash Swap
Aug 23rd | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away
The Great Stash Swap
Sep 1st - Sep 5th | All day
Bring your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away.
Featured
Craft snippets: Furoshiki with Ayumi Hirata
Report back from a Craft Snippets session with Ayumi Hirata discussing the history and benefits of furoshiki, Japanese fabric gift wrapping.
Make your money go further: Mending
Make use of library resources and extend the life of your clothing for little to no cost!
Craft snippets: Furoshiki with Ayumi Hirata
Report back from a Craft Snippets session with Ayumi Hirata discussing the history and benefits of furoshiki, Japanese fabric gift wrapping.
Make your money go further: Mending
Make use of library resources and extend the life of your clothing for little to no cost!
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Sustainability resources
Find sustainable living eResources, books, and eBooks in our collection.
Sustainability Resources
Non-fiction - Sustainable Living
Looking for ways to help save the planet? Learn how to be more self-sufficient, less wasteful and a true eco warrior.
GreenFile
Research the effects of humans on the environment. Use GreenFile now Find out about GreenFile
BWB Critical Issues Collection
A deep analysis of New Zealand's big issues, social, environmental and political.
Sustainability Resources - Global
Sustainability Resources - Local
Rubbish and recycling resources
Do more to help with rubbish and recycling Christchurch City Council
Information, educational resources and downloads to let you help more with your rubbish, recycling and organics.
Rubbish and recycling guide, information and videos Christchurch City Council
Guides, booklets and videos about rubbish and recycling including a guide to reuse and recycling takeback schemes in Christchurch
Active transport
Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: Anthea - Remix Plastic
Learn how Anthea Ibell uses 3D printer waste in her sustainable business, Remix Plastic.
Useful websites
- Brightr - Supports homeowners & builders get to more energy efficient solutions.
- CEA - Community Energy Action - Charitable trust that provides (subsidised) insulation or heating, other energy efficiency services and independent energy advice for residents in Canterbury and the West Coast.
- Community gardens in Christchurch - from CINCH (Community Information Christchurch)
- ECAN - Environment Canterbury Regional Council - Manages the use and quality of our natural resources, including water, land and air.
- EECA - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority - Te Tari Tiaki Pūngao
- Gen Less - Live more with less energy. The home of climate action and ideas
CINCH Community Information Christchurch
Visit the CINCH online directory to join and connect with community groups, organisations, activities, education, and hobbies.
Sustainable Library Cards
Learn about the Māori designs inspired by Matariki and philosophy behind our biodegradable library cards.