Sustainability & Low Waste Workshops
With over 10 years of experience in sustainability education and more than 6,500 people educated through or participating in Wanderlightly workshops and programs, Wanderlightly offers practical, engaging sustainability and waste reduction workshops designed to make low-waste living feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
From zero waste living, food waste reduction and plastic-free alternatives to natural skincare, organic ingredients, green cleaning and conscious consumption, each workshop combines practical education with simple, realistic actions participants can take home and incorporate into everyday life.
Suitable for all ages and stages, workshops can be tailored for councils, community groups, schools, workplaces, corporate sustainability programs, wellbeing events and private groups. Content, duration and hands-on DIY activities can be customised to suit your audience, event and sustainability goals.
Looking for something a little different? Create your own Wanderlightly workshop by choosing the sustainability topics and hands-on DIY activities that best suit your audience. Custom workshops can be created around waste reduction, zero waste and low waste living, sustainability, plastic-free living, food waste, natural and organic skincare, green cleaning, conscious consumption, recycling, reuse, self-care and seasonal sustainability.
Our Workshops
IMPERFECT LOW WASTE LIVING
A practical introduction to low waste and zero waste living, without the pressure to be perfect. We explore achievable ways to reduce household waste, avoid single-use plastics, shop more consciously, reuse what we already have and make more sustainable choices around food, personal care and the home. Participants leave with realistic waste reduction ideas they can incorporate into everyday life.
Ideal for: Councils, community groups, corporate sustainability programs, schools and anyone wanting to live more sustainably.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size 15 +
eBook available on request
DIY component available
REDUCING FOOD WASTE
Discover simple, practical ways to reduce food waste at home, from meal planning and mindful shopping to better food storage, freezing, using leftovers and making the most of what you already have. We also explore how reducing food waste can save money, conserve resources and lower household waste.
Ideal for Councils, community groups, families, schools, workplaces and sustainability events.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size 20+
eBook available on request
DIY component available
NATURAL + ORGANIC SKINCARE
Discover a simpler, more sustainable approach to skincare using natural, plant-based and organic ingredients. We explore what goes into everyday skincare, how to reduce unnecessary products and plastic packaging, and ways to create a more mindful, low-waste skincare routine. A hands-on natural skincare DIY can be included using beautiful botanical ingredients.
Ideal for Community groups, corporate wellbeing events, councils, teens and adults.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size 20+
eBook available on request
DIY component available
MINI SPA SKINCARE
A relaxed, hands-on natural skincare and wellbeing workshop with a mini spa feel. Participants explore botanical, plant-based and organic skincare while enjoying simple guided skincare and self-care rituals. The session combines sustainability with wellbeing, demonstrating how a thoughtful skincare routine can use fewer products, natural ingredients and less packaging.
Ideal for: Corporate wellbeing days, team events, community groups, women's events, celebrations and private groups.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size 10+
eBook available on request
DIY component available
BEESWAX WRAPS + FOOD STORAGE
Learn how smarter food storage can help food last longer, reduce food waste and eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics from the kitchen. Participants can then make their own reusable beeswax food wrap to take home while learning how to use, clean and care for it. A practical workshop combining plastic-free living, waste reduction and sustainable food storage.
Ideal for: Councils, community events, workplaces, schools, families and sustainability programs.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size 20+
eBook available on request
DIY component available
NATURALLY CLEAN HOME | GREEN CLEANING
Explore how to create a cleaner, more sustainable home using simple natural cleaning ingredients and low-tox alternatives. We look at reducing plastic packaging, avoiding unnecessary cleaning products and creating multipurpose solutions using effective, everyday ingredients. A hands-on DIY natural cleaning product can be incorporated.
Ideal for Community groups, corporate wellbeing events, councils, teens and adults.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size
eBook available on request
DIY component available
COMPOSTING + WORM FARMING
Turn everyday food scraps into a valuable resource while reducing the amount of organic waste sent to landfill. This beginner-friendly workshop covers home composting, worm farming, food waste reduction and sustainable waste management, including what can and cannot be composted and how to troubleshoot common problems.
Ideal for: Councils, schools, families, community gardens, workplaces and community groups.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size 20+
eBook available on request
DIY component available
REDUCING CHRISTMAS WASTE
Celebrate Christmas more sustainably without taking away the joy. This practical workshop explores Christmas waste reduction, including food planning, storing and sharing leftovers, sustainable gifting, second-hand and experience gifts, reusable wrapping, low-waste decorations and ways to avoid single-use plastics during the festive season.
Ideal for: Councils, community groups, workplaces and corporate end-of-year sustainability programs.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size 20+
eBook available on request
DIY component available
NATURAL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
A creative, hands-on sustainable Christmas workshop using natural botanicals, found materials and airdry clay to make beautiful decorations that can be taken home and reused year after year. We explore alternatives to plastic and disposable Christmas decorations while embracing natural materials, creativity and slower, more conscious festive traditions.
Ideal for: All ages, families, councils, community Christmas events, workplaces and corporate end-of-year activities.
Can be tailored to your group
Group size 20+
eBook available on request
DIY component available