From Garden to Kitchen: Reduce Waste and Grow Your Own Food
Price range: $5.00 through $10.00
Transform Your Home with Practical Sustainability Strategies
Join our hands-on seminar designed to make sustainable living achievable at home and be inspired by our inspiring speakers:
- Mandy Hall, food waste advocate and former Campaign Director of The Great Unwaste, andÂ
- James McLennan, Jamie Oliver Food Hero Award-winning expert in home food production and CEO of Farm My School.
Watch Mandy cook live on stage, demonstrating how to turn food waste into delicious, practical meals, while James will share expert tips on growing your own vegetables and herbs at home. Learn simple, practical strategies to save money, reduce your environmental impact, and make your home more resilient. Perfect for homeowners and renters alike, this seminar equips you with actionable tips to create a sustainable, thriving home environment.
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Event Details
Geelong Sustainability is excited to welcome two inspiring keynote speakers to this year’s Sustainability in Your Home seminar.
James McLennan is the CEO and Co-founder of Farm My School, a not-for-profit transforming underutilised school grounds into regenerative farms that nourish, educate, and connect communities. With over 15 years’ experience in environmental education and a passion for local, spray-free, nutrient-dense food, James brings practical expertise and visionary thinking to the stage. He’ll share the Farm My School journey and explore the power of community-led change through regenerative gardening, soil health, composting, chickens, worm farms, and waste reduction. James was recently awarded the Jamie Oliver Food Hero Award – Food Entrepreneur of the Year 2024.
Mandy Hall, MasterChef Australia alumni and SA Woman of the Year for Hospitality, is a fierce advocate for real food and sustainable living. Formerly the Campaign Director of The Great Unwaste, Mandy spearheaded a national behaviour change initiative to reduce household food waste across Australia. With a career spanning food, media, business and events, she brings energy, expertise, and a deep commitment to building fairer food systems. Mandy’s presentation will inspire us to find joy in cooking, value the stories behind our food, and embrace everyday sustainability in our kitchens.”
Why Attend?
– Gain hands-on insights from experts on reducing waste, saving money and living more resourcefully.
– Explore sustainable solutions for renters, small spaces and urban environments.
– Learn how to create a productive kitchen and garden that work together to reduce waste and boost self-sufficiency.
– Understand the steps you can take to lower your carbon footprint, enhance resilience, and live more lightly on the planet.
– Access free learning resources to help you continue your sustainability journey long after the event.
This event is proudly run in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Regional Libraries.
