So recycling isn’t an option.. but Don’t Kick it to the Kerbside.

As recycling collection has changed significantly since we went into COVID-19 lockdown, we’ve decided to run a fun reuse your recycling competition for bubbles across the Wellington region.

Showcase your best reuse your recycling skills and win!

The concept is simple. From your bins, salvage items you would recycle and come up with a creative way to give them a new lease on life.

Then post a photo of your creation on the Facebook page along with the category you are entering and a description of what is happening in the photo by 4 pm on 1 May 2020.

Categories:

• Make your own wonderful world of waste costume - You could be a robot, a superhero, a fashion icon, or you could go all out and model your costume of the World of Wearable Arts.

• Sculpture - Sculpt away. It can be arty, it can be functional, it could be both. Your recycling is your oyster.

Criteria & how to enter:

• Your creation must be made up of at least 80 per cent materials you would normally put in your kerbside recycling.

• Post a photo (or photos) of your masterpiece on the competition Facebook page, along with the category you are entering and description of your design by 4 pm on 1 May 2020. If you do not have Facebook, you can email them through to advice@sustaintrust.org.nz

• By entering this competition, you agree to the Terms & Conditions outlined below.

Winners will be chosen by members of Sustainability Trust, based on the following criteria: 

• Creative use of materials

• Longevity of creation

• Ability to be deconstructed and recycled after lock down or 'at the end of life’

• Greater environmental purpose/statement

Prizes:

• 1 x $100 voucher + $50 donation to a Wellington-region SOS business *

• 1 x $50 voucher + $25 donation to a Wellington-region SOS business *

• A private DIY beeswax wrap workshop for you and your bubble buddies (up to 10 people)

• There will also be a couple of spot prizes for creative entries from under 12's.

* SOS stands for Support Our Small businesses - a not-for-profit initiative where you buy vouchers from local businesses to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additional info

+ Judging

There will be no prize per category. Winners will be chosen based on creativity and how well they meet the criteria outlined above.

+ Prizes

Allocation of prizes. 1st place winner will get first pick of prizes from the prize pool, followed by 2nd place.

Prizes are transferable to another person but can not be redeemed for cash.

Details relating to any prizes will be sent to the winners via email or phone on 8 May 2020

+ Terms & conditions

By submitting a photo into 'Kick it to the Kerbside’ you / your bubble agree to the following terms and conditions:

• You are the only author of your work and that it is your original work
• You are the sole copyright holder
• You agree to not seek compensation for your photos
• You agree that any images you submit may be used by Sustainability Trust solely for marketing and promotional purposes.
• You have not licensed any rights in the work that will conflict with the usage rights required by Sustainability Trust.
• You agree not to submit any photographs or content that are obscene, vulgar, pornographic, hateful, threatening, racist, sexist, discriminatory, or which otherwise violate any local or international laws.
• The prizes are available to those in the Wellington Region only.
• The promoter is Sustainability Trust, 2 Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington.
• Employees of the Sustainability Trust are not eligible to enter.
• If a prize winner does not make contact with 21 days of being contacted by Sustainability Trust then the prize will be re-drawn until a winner is found.
• Failure to follow these terms and conditions may lead to your entry being disqualified.
• Should any image uses beyond those needed for the contest arise you will be contacted and given theopportunity to negotiate any such usage with the parties concerned
• The competition is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

If you have any questions concerning these terms and condition please contact us at advice@sustaintrust.org.nz