Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market, Hastings and Napier

Waste Not - Diverting Market Waste

The Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Markets diverts an average of 90% of it’s waste from Hawke’s Bay Landfil.

The initiative is very much a multi-team effort between the market stallholders, customers and the Hawke’s Bay Environmental Centre.

All Stallholders food to go and tastings are provided in compostable packaging.
Compost and General Waste Bins are provided at 3 stations in the market, with clear labelling to help customers sort their rubbish.
The Environment Centre Hawke's Bay's Waste Wardens are on hand to assist customers and ensure all rubbish is correctly disposed of at the bins.
The Compostable Waste is then taken to BioRich (a commercial composting centre) to be turned into compost.

Waste Warriors Volunteers NEEDED!

Farmer’s Market divert our waste from landfill, sending it to compost or recycling. They assist the public to place their litter into the correct bin. If you would like to volunteer or know more, then please contact Togia Lui (Sustainability Coordinator) at the Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay. Phone: (06) 870 4942 or email zerowaste@environmentcentre.org.nz.