32-456: WOMADelaide is an annual four-day festival of Music, Arts and Dance, which was first held in 1992 in Botanic Park , Adelaide , South Australia . One of many WOMAD festivals held around the world, it is a four-day event that presents a diverse selection of music from artists around the world, as well as side events like talks and discussions. WOMADelaide was first run in 1992 as part of
64-545: A baby in the family. The amount of waste an individual produces is a small portion of all waste produced by society, and personal waste reduction can only make a small impact on overall waste volumes. Yet, influence on policy can be exerted in other areas. Increased consumer awareness of the impact and power of certain purchasing decisions allows industry and individuals to change the total resource consumption . Consumers can influence manufacturers and distributors by avoiding buying products that do not have eco-labelling , which
96-546: A bag tax is a more effective incentive than a similar discount. (Of note, the before/after study compared a circumstance in which some stores offered a discount vs. a circumstance in which all stores applying the tax.) While there is a minor inconvenience involved, this may remedy itself, as reusable bags are generally more convenient for carrying groceries. This section details some waste minimisation techniques for householders . Appropriate amounts and sizes can be chosen when purchasing goods; buying large containers of paint for
128-420: A charger port that can be used by any phone. The implementation of USB-C to reduce excess wires that end up in the waste that give off toxic chemicals that harm the planet. Reusable bags are a visible form of re-use, and some stores offer a "bag credit" for re-usable shopping bags, although at least one chain reversed its policy, claiming "it was just a temporary bonus". In contrast, one study suggests that
160-399: A domestic situation, the potential for minimisation is often dictated by lifestyle . Some people may view it as wasteful to purchase new products solely to follow fashion trends when the older products are still usable. Adults working full-time have little free time, and so may have to purchase more convenient foods that require little preparation, or prefer disposable nappies if there is
192-471: A more sustainable society. Waste minimisation involves redesigning products and processes and/or changing societal patterns of consumption and production. The most environmentally resourceful, economically efficient , and cost effective way to manage waste often is to not have to address the problem in the first place. Managers see waste minimisation as a primary focus for most waste management strategies. Proper waste treatment and disposal can require
224-459: A relatively small proportion of all waste. Industrial waste is often tied to requirements in the supply chain . For example, a company handling a product may insist that it should be shipped using particular packing because it fits downstream needs. Proponents of waste minimisation state that manufactured products at the end of their useful life should be utilised resource for recycling and reuse rather than waste. Waste minimisation can protect
256-457: A significant amount of time and resources; therefore, the benefits of waste minimisation can be considerable if carried out in an effective, safe and sustainable manner. Traditional waste management focuses on processing waste after it is created, concentrating on re-use , recycling , and waste-to-energy conversion. Waste minimisation involves efforts to avoid creating the waste during manufacturing. To effectively implement waste minimisation
288-493: A small decorating job or buying larger amounts of food than can be consumed create unnecessary waste. Also, if a pack or can is to be thrown away, any remaining contents must be removed before the container can be recycled. Home composting , the practice of turning kitchen and garden waste into compost can be considered waste minimisation. The resources that households use can be reduced considerably by using electricity thoughtfully (e.g. turning off lights and equipment when it
320-476: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a garden in Australia is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Waste minimisation Waste minimisation is a set of processes and practices intended to reduce the amount of waste produced. By reducing or eliminating the generation of harmful and persistent wastes, waste minimisation supports efforts to promote
352-661: Is currently not mandatory, or choosing products that minimise the use of packaging. In the UK , PullApart combines both environmental and consumer packaging surveys , in a curbside packaging recycling classification system to minimise waste. Where reuse schemes are available, consumers can be proactive and use them. Healthcare establishments are massive producers of waste. The major sources of healthcare waste are: hospitals, laboratories and research centres, mortuary and autopsy centres, animal research and testing laboratories, blood banks and collection services, and nursing homes for
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#1732787195296384-588: Is hosted by the WOMAD festivals organisation, which aims "to excite, to create, to inform and to highlight awareness of the worth and potential of a multicultural society". The festival encourages people to experience the music of cultures other than their own as a way of developing global understanding, and aims to entertain all age groups and people from all backgrounds. WOMADelaide has won the Helpmann Award for "Best Contemporary Music Festival" in 2008 and 2016,
416-440: Is not needed) and by reducing the number of car journeys made. Individuals can reduce the amount of waste they create by buying fewer products and by buying products which last longer. Mending broken or worn items of clothing or equipment also contributes to minimising household waste. Individuals can minimise their water usage, and walk or cycle to their destination rather than using their car to save fuel and cut down emissions. In
448-405: Is usually compensated by the savings. However, waste reduction in one part of the production process may create waste production in another part. Overpackaging is excess packaging. Eliminating it can result in source reduction , reducing waste before it is generated by proper package design and practice. Use of minimised packaging is key to working toward sustainable packaging . Utilizing
480-638: The Adelaide Festival of Arts . From 1993 it ran every two years (in odd-numbered years) so as to not conflict with subsequent editions of the Festival. From 1996 the management and production of WOMADelaide was taken on by the Adelaide-based company, Arts Projects Australia. In 2003, WOMADelaide became an annual festival, following a decision made by the Rann government to financially support
512-528: The global warming impact of the event. The carbon generated through artists’ travel, and the festival site lighting and power was offset through the re-vegetation of native bushland in SA, which also helped to restore native habitat for rare and endangered species , and to reduce the effects of salinity. A day only event (with full weekend tickets also available, no camping on site), WOMADelaide has grown steadily in audience size from 30,000 in 1993 to over 90,000 over
544-534: The 2008 Helpmann Award for Best Contemporary Music Festival. The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016. The South Australian Music Awards (previously known as the Fowler's Live Music Awards) are annual awards that exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in
576-656: The Australian Event Awards "Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event" in 2015, and the Fowlers Live / SA Music Awards "Best Live Music Event" for five years in a row, 2012 - 2016. WOMADelaide is usually held in Botanic Park, which is situated north-east of central Adelaide , between the Adelaide Zoo and Adelaide Botanic Garden . The 34-hectare (84-acre) park is fenced off for the duration of
608-597: The KidZone and the food and drink area are designated smoke-free. WOMADelaide has worked closely with Zero Waste SA in waste minimisation . After the 2005 festival, some six tonnes of compost from WOMADelaide waste were returned to the Adelaide Botanic Garden , in an effort to preserve the delicate ecosystem in which the event is located. In 2007, WOMADelaide joined forces with Greening Australia , Australia’s largest environmental organisation, to remove
640-554: The South Australian contemporary music industry. They commenced in 2012. WOMADelaide won five awards. WOMADelaide draws its performing artists from all over the world. A specific emphasis is placed on traditional music and performances of various cultures although some more contemporary, popular acts are included. The festival runs from 6pm to 1am on Friday, from 12noon until 1am on Saturday and from 12noon-12midnight on Sunday. In 2010, due to substantial popularity WOMADelaide
672-433: The environment and often turns out to have positive economic benefits. Waste minimisation can improve: In industry , using more efficient manufacturing processes and better materials generally reduces the production of waste. The application of waste minimisation techniques has led to the development of innovative and commercially successful replacement products. Waste minimisation efforts often require investment, which
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#1732787195296704-538: The event's principal partner. In 2017, WOMADelaide became a smoke-free event, with provision for smoking in three designated areas. In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia , WOMADelaide was held in King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina instead of its usual location at Botanic Park, so that the venue could comply with the restrictions necessary to prevent any possible spread of COVID-19 . The format
736-503: The event. That year, WOMADelaide Foundation Limited was also established as a not-for-profit organisation. The Foundation presented subsequent festivals and special projects for remote Indigenous arts communities. In 2010, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Adelaide Festival of Arts, WOMADelaide extended to four days. Due to overwhelming popularity, the festival has continued at this length. That year, WOMADelaide
768-516: The festival. The main stages are set up around a backstage compound with Stage 1 in the middle and Stages 2 and 3 on either side, all facing out from the backstage area. There are an additional four smaller stages (Zoo Stage, Moreton Bay Stage and two in Speakers Corner). There are also visual arts exhibitions, a KidZone, a Global Village market area with over 100 food, crafts and display stalls, as well as several bars. All front-of-stage areas,
800-612: The four day events annually since 2014. "About 95,000" people attended in 2015. All prior attendance records were broken in 2016 when over 95,000 people attended over the course of the weekend. In 2023 the event sold out its first three days (Fri-Sun) for the very first time and was nearly sold out for its final day on the Labour Day Monday. In 2008 WOMADelaide won the FasterLouder Festival Award for best Sound & Production. WOMADelaide also received
832-435: The manager requires knowledge of the production process, cradle-to-grave analysis (the tracking of materials from their extraction to their return to earth) and details of the composition of the waste. The main sources of waste vary from country to country . In the UK , most waste comes from the construction and demolition of buildings, followed by mining and quarrying, industry and commerce. Household waste constitutes
864-550: The many artists who have appeared at WOMADelaide include: Botanic Park, Adelaide Botanic Park , part of Park 11 (also referred to as Mistletoe Park or Tainmuntilla), is a 34 hectare (84 acre) park in the Northeast Parklands of the South Australian capital of Adelaide . The park is bordered by Hackney Road and Frome Road . The University of South Australia , University of Adelaide , and
896-522: The old Royal Adelaide Hospital are next to this park. The park also abuts the Adelaide Zoo and River Torrens . The park was acquired by the adjacent Adelaide Botanic Garden in 1866, and was formerly used as the venue for the Royal Adelaide Show from 1844 to 1859. On its northern side are an avenue of plane trees planted in 1874. It is also dotted with exotic species such as century-old Moreton Bay figs from Queensland . The park
928-631: Was changed to a series of seated concerts on a single stage, opening with Archie Roach and closing with Midnight Oil and First Nations collaborators on their Makarrata Live project. This was also the first year of WOMADelaide x NSS Academy , a collaboration with the youth music centre Northern Sound System , which was established to provide training and development program for emerging Aboriginal South Australians and multicultural artists. The program identified 10 artists in its first year or operation, with musical duo MRLN x RKM selected to support Vika & Linda and Midnight Oil at WOMAD. The event
960-402: Was extended to include Monday from 12noon - 12midnight, making the festival four days in length. Artists also lead workshops demonstrating and/or discussing aspects of their performances on smaller stages. There are also artists who do "roving" performances through the park and installation pieces, such as La Compagnie Carabosse , who set up large fire installations at the 2005 festival. Some of
992-805: Was produced and presented by the WOMADelaide Foundation, was managed by Arts Projects Australia and WOMAD Ltd, and was presented in association with the Government of South Australia . In 2015 the South Australian Tourism Commission (an agency of the Government of South Australia) replaced the Government of South Australia as the event's new principal partner. As of 2017, the South Australian Tourism Commission remains
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1024-804: Was the venue for the first open-air meeting in Australia of the Salvation Army on 5 September 1880. The park has been compared to Hyde Park in London . With its own Speakers' Corner since the 1890s, Botanic Park is a venue for public debate on a wide range of topics. The Speakers' Corner continues, but with less prominence than in previous times. Today, the park is better known as a site for picnics, wedding-party photographs, and major events such as WOMADelaide , Gardens Alive and Moonlight Cinema. 34°54′52.49″S 138°36′38.70″E / 34.9145806°S 138.6107500°E / -34.9145806; 138.6107500 This article about Adelaide
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