Beyond Adventure: Queenstown’s Sustainable Renaissance
By Sustainable Queenstown
Queenstown, a place known for its heart-pounding adventures and stunning landscapes, is unveiling a side that might just surprise you. Sure, the bungee jumps and epic hikes are still very much a thing, but there’s a new star on the rise – sustainability.
It’s time to dive into Queenstown’s vibrant sustainability scene, where the stage is set for a sustainable renaissance.
Meet DISHrupt, the game-changer of the Queenstown eventscape. Fuelled by the local charity Sustainable Queenstown, this initiative is spearheading the journey towards a zero-waste future, one event at a time. Imagine a festival without heaps of disposable plates and cups clogging up the bins. Thanks to DISHrupt, it’s not just a dream; it’s a reality.
DISHrupt’s journey began with a simple idea: eliminate waste at events by providing reusable serveware. From large-scale festivals to small community meetings, DISHrupt has become the go-to solution. And it’s not just Queenstown taking notice; more and more events in the region are joining the sustainable revolution.
In fact, the Multicultural Festival next month and several outdoor races and cycling events over the summer are the latest to embrace DISHrupt’s mission. It’s clear that sustainability is not just a trend; it’s becoming a way of life in Queenstown.
But this isn’t just about sustainability; it’s about community too. Sustainable Queenstown is set to host a series of upcoming events that celebrate this multifaceted town’s identity. First up, the monthly Green Drinks series continues on 28 September and 19 October, exploring topics like the future of sustainable food production and the possibility of Queenstown becoming a ‘10 Minute City’ (where you can cycle or walk to reach most of your everyday needs). It’s more than just a drink; it’s a conversation starter for change where everyone is welcome.
And don’t miss the Repair Revolution repair café on 15 October. If you love renewing, reviving, and repairing your broken things to give them a new lease on life and keep them out of the landfill, this event is for you. Hosted by Sustainable Queenstown and Wastebusters in Frankton, this is a fun, free, feel-good gathering.
In November, get ready for the return of the KiwiHarvest food rescue dinner at the Millhouse at Millbrook. After a sell-out last year, we’re back to challenge the skilled chefs at the Millhouse to create a three-course meal using rescued food collected by the Queenstown KiwiHarvest team. It’s a unique event that showcases the delicious potential of perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste.
So, Queenstown’s sustainable renaissance is in full swing and you’ll likely see many other events cropping up in the region, like clothes swaps, composting workshops and of course October’s six-day Wao Summit!
DISHrupt and the upcoming community events are proving that there’s more to this adventure-packed town than meets the eye. Get involved through the Sustainable Queenstown Facebook page and join the movement towards a waste-free, climate-conscious future.
Let’s make sustainability ‘just what we do in Queenstown’.
