Eco Kids Collective Waste Minimisation Consulting

Helping Early Childhood Services Reduce Waste, Save Money and Build a Culture of Sustainability

Every day, early childhood services generate waste through food packaging, art materials, disposable products, resource purchasing and everyday routines.

Many centres want to become more sustainable but don't know where to begin. At Eco Kids Collective, I help early childhood services create realistic and achievable waste minimisation systems that work in everyday practice.

Drawing on Master's level research into waste minimisation education in Tāmaki Makaurau early childhood settings, our consulting services support centres to identify opportunities, reduce waste, strengthen sustainability practices and connect their work to Te Whāriki.

I Can Help With:

• Waste audits

• Sustainability action plans

• Staff professional development

• Waste minimisation systems

• Resource and purchasing reviews

• Loose parts and recycled resource programmes

• Composting and food waste solutions

• Whānau engagement strategies

• Sustainability policy development

Why Waste Minimisation Matters

Waste minimisation is more than recycling. It is about reducing the resources we consume, rethinking purchasing decisions, reusing materials creatively and supporting tamariki to become active kaitiaki of the environment.

Small changes can create significant environmental and financial benefits over time.

Services Available

✓ Centre Waste Audits

✓ Staff Workshops

✓ Professional Development Webinars

✓ Sustainability Action Planning

✓ Ongoing Coaching and Support

Investment

Every early childhood service is different, which is why I offer flexible support based on your goals, budget and current sustainability journey.

Waste Minimisation Consultation

Starting from $197

Perfect for centres wanting practical advice and a clear starting point.

Includes:

• Pre-consultation questionnaire

• Onsite centre visit (Auckland)

• Review of current waste minimisation practices

• Identification of opportunities and challenges

• Written action plan with practical recommendations

Professional Development Workshops

Starting from $397

Designed for teaching teams wanting to build confidence and knowledge around waste minimisation education.

Workshop topics may include:

• Waste minimisation in ECE

• Sustainability and Te Whāriki

• Creating waste wise environments

• Engaging tamariki in sustainability practices

Ongoing Sustainability Support

Custom pricing available

For services wanting ongoing guidance, accountability and support as they implement change.

This may include:

• Regular online coaching sessions

• Resource recommendations

• Policy and documentation support

• Sustainability planning

Ready to Start?

Whether you are taking your first steps towards sustainability or looking to strengthen existing practices, Eco Kids can support your journey.

Together we can create early childhood environments that nurture both tamariki and Papatūānuku.