REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources

Join your hosts Leisa de Klerk and Rob Riddell Tigeir for a fortnightly podcast featuring local minimisation legends and helpful hacks on reducing, reusing, repurposing, repairing, reclaiming and recycling. Contact the REthinking Waste podcast team at Dunedinrecycling@gmail.com Thanks to the DCC's Waste and Environmental Solutions team for their support.

REthinking Waste - Top Tips - 09-10-2025 - Event Waste Minimisation - Nate Laurie

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

10-09
02:05

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 09-10-2025 - S2 Ep 03 - Event Waste Minimisation - Nate Laurie

S2 Ep 03 - Event Waste Minimisation - Nate Laurie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

10-09
25:49

REthinking Waste - Top Tips - 25-09-2025 - Jonathan - Gasworks - repair

Jonathan - Gasworks - repair. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

09-25
02:27

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 25-09-2025 - S2 Ep 02 - Jonathan - Gasworks - repair

S2 Ep 02 - Jonathan - Gasworks - repair This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

09-25
24:02

REthinking Waste - Top Tips - 11-09-2025 - Is there really plastic in my clothes - Robyn Zink

Is there really plastic in my clothes - Robyn Zink. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

09-11
02:41

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 11-09-2025 - S2 Ep 01 - Is there really plastic in my clothes - Robyn Zink

S2 Ep 01 - Is there really plastic in my clothes - Robyn Zink This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

09-11
22:40

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 28-07-2025 - 26 - Sorting It Out - Your Top Waste Questions Answered

Show 26 - Sorting It Out - Your Top Waste Questions Answered This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

08-28
50:55

REthinking Waste - Top Tips - 14-08-2025 - Building out waste - construction and demolition waste in Ōtepoti

Building out waste - construction and demolition waste in Ōtepoti - The mountain of waste from construction and demolition is a noticeable concern in Ōtepoti. As a city of waste minimisers and DIY’ers, reclaiming materials is highly desirable. How can we, and the city, reduce, resume and rethink the waste elements of construction and demolition? In this episode, we welcome Karen Gadomski, the DCC’s advisor who has been working across the sector looking at the production, consumption and disposal of materials used in construction and demolition to find new pathways for reuse and recycling of materials. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

08-14
02:23

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 14-08-2025 - 25 - Building out waste - C&D waste in Ōtepoti - Construction Waste

Show 25 - Building out waste - C&D waste in Ōtepoti - Construction Waste - How can households, businesses, and the city, reduce, reuse and rethink the waste elements of construction and demolition? In this episode recorded back in April, we hear about the changes happening to support this change. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

08-14
22:48

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 31-07-2025 - 24 - North Dunedin Shed - David Chronican

North Dunedin Shed - In this episode we chat with David Chronican from the very popular, and productive, North Dunedin Shed. We talk about how this community shed repurposes, reuses and repairs all manner of things to support local residents and community, as well as the exchange of ideas and skills. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

07-31
25:02

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 17-07-2025 - Popopo Wormporium

Pōpopo Wormporium - Liam Hoffman joins us to explain the different systems used at Pōpopo Wormporium, the community composting initiative that services the Otago Polytech community. Liam shares some tips about how to make great compost, and the challenges associated with 'compostable' packaging. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

07-17
25:36

REthinking Waste - Top Tips - 03-07-2025 - Op Shopping - Shop on Carroll PSO Op shop

Shop on Carroll PSO Op shop - Runway revival and the love of second hand! Listen in to hear about the first ever Shop on Carroll fashion design challenge and show. Using fabrics that would otherwise be destined for landfill, this local store created a reuse challenge with an incredible fashion show during ID fashion week. Listen in for inspiration. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

07-03
01:19

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 03-07-2025 - 22 - Op Shopping - Shop on Carol

Show 22 - Shop on Carroll PSO Op shop - Runway revival and the love of second hand! Listen in to hear about the first ever Shop on Carroll fashion design challenge and show. Using fabrics that would otherwise be destined for landfill, this local store created a reuse challenge with an incredible fashion show during ID fashion week. Listen in for inspiration. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

07-03
21:59

REthinking Waste - Top Tips - 19-06-2025 - She hunts Op Shops

She hunts Op Shops - In this episode, we're exploring the art of finding unique items in op-shops and how you can make the most out of these hidden gems. Reuse and creativity queen, Anna Easton is a photographer, content creator, mum, hunter of op shops, and much more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

06-19
02:33

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 19-06-2025 - 21 - She hunts Op Shops

Show 21 - She hunts Op Shops - In this episode, we're exploring the art of finding unique items in op-shops and how you can make the most out of these hidden gems. Reuse and creativity queen, Anna Easton is a photographer, content creator, mum, hunter of op shops, and much more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

06-19
23:26

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 05-06-2025 - 20 - Waste and Recycling Landscape in Dunedin

Show 20 - Waste and Recycling Landscape in Dunedi - In this episode, we get the crew together again to have a chat about the wate and recycling landscape here in Ōtepoti. We explore how the kerbside service is going, new initiates, where to get info and chat about the future and geek out about RE-everything! . This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

06-05
23:59

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 22-05-2025 - 19 - Taste Nature - Clinton

19 - Taste Nature - Clinton This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

05-22
23:16

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 22-05-2025 - Top Tips - Taste Nature - Clinton

Top Tips - Taste Nature - Clinton This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

05-22
03:14

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 08-05-2025 - 18 - Cook Brothers - Sustainable Building Practises

Show 18 - Cook Brothers - Sustainable Building Practises. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

05-08
22:38

REthinking Waste - From Recycling to Resources - 24-04-2025 - 17 - Kai rescue and reducing waste in food banks - Food Waste and Food Banks - Presbyterian Support

Show 17 - Kai rescue and reducing waste in food banks - Food Waste and Food Banks - Presbyterian Support - In this episode we discuss how small beginnings can lead to change with Sarah Davis from Family Works at Presbyterian Support Otago. We hear about how a little initiative and collaboration can lead to influencing change in a recent project using unwanted textiles to make reuseable bags for the food bank. From the reuse of rescued kai, shifts to hybrid vehicles and a fledgling sustainability alliance of keen staff members, Sarah gives us some insight into the move to sustainability and how collaboration with others is a magic ingredient. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

04-24
25:31

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