Visit to CERES

Describes CERES practices that demonstrate:

Reducing organic and inorganic waste
One of the ways that CERES reduces organic waste is through the use of
wormie bins. The have a special type of bin that they use which is designed to
reduce organic food waste. The worms eat the waste and nutrient rich soil is
produced that they use to grow produce. Another way that CERES
reduces/reuses organic waste is through biogas. Biogas is achieved through
anaerobic digestion and produces methane and fertiliser that can be used in
home and to grow plants. Essentially, they turn scraps into valuable resources
for living. CERES reduces inorganic waste through alternatively reusing the
waste whether it is for fixing things around CERES Park or reusing glass jars
in the caf.

Reducing consumption of fossil fuels
One of the ways that CERES reduces fossil fuels through the implementation
of Biogas through organic waste, which then transforms into methane which is
an energy source.

Reducing the use of town water
CERES is the recipient the towns water supply through rainwater,
stormwater, recycled water, wastewater, groundwater, potable water and
waterways. CERES aims to reduce water through understanding that water is
a natural resource, having plants that require minimal water consumption,
educate and audit water consumption.

Improving biodiversity
CERES supports the native plants and animals by inhibiting them within the
park. This is exercised within the nursery.

How do the CERES buildings demonstrate:
Reducing, reusing recycling waste in the buildings
CERES do not use bags, however they have brown paper bags if purchasing
vegetables or fruit. They have recycled cane baskets to put your fruit and
vegetables in whilst you are browsing.
Within the caf, they use recycled glass containers as water jugs and sugar
pots. They have the knives and forks stored in pots.
The CERES van ray was made out of local products where possible; the
materials used are wood and hemp. It was also made out of recycled products
such as recycled hardwood timber.

Reducing energy use
The vanraay buildings reduce energy use through a thought out process
during construction. The buildings have carefully planned windows that allow
the light to come through in conjunction with the movement of the sun. The
solar design within the vanraay promotes the heat to be sealed in winter and
the ventilation promotes less energy used instead of air conditioner.



Reducing the need to rely on town water
The vanraay buildings collect water, re-use and use water resourcefully. They
have fittings and fixtures that reduce water wastage. There are water
management systems in place that helps reduce water consumption.