A GREEN EVENT

In 2009, the Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival became a Waste Wise event, certified by the Metropolitan Waste Management Group.

In 2010, Buddha's Light International Association of Victoria and Fo Guang Shan Melbourne continue to work closely with Federation Square in tackling event waste management issues by reducing waste, re-using and improving recycling.

The festival is committed to environmental sustainability.

The festival organisers have invested in infrastructure and signage to be re-used every year.

All events have been created with careful consideration of material options to ensure maximised diversion of waste from landfill.

For the second year, all food stall-holders of the Tastes of Asia - vegetarian food fair will be using biodegradable and compostable packaging and tableware, which will break down faster in landfill and be kinder to our environment.

Patrons of the Festival will be provided with four waste streams with specific signage and colour coding to encourage the use of recycling bins.

• aluminium, glass and plastic (red bins);
• clean paper & cardboard;
• food and biodegradable plates, cups, cutlery and containers (yellow bins) and

• general waste (grey bins)

Help us reduce the footprint of the festival by:

• Taking note of the signs on the rubbish bin - Remember to put the right thing in the right bin;
• Keep your rubbish separate from the recyclables; and
• Opting to walk, ride or take public transport to the festival this year.