The Great Unwaste: Kitchen Hacks for Students on a Budget

Want to save money, waste less food, and make the most of what's already in your fridge?

Join us for The Great Unwaste: Kitchen Hacks on a Budget, a fun and practical 1.5-hour workshop and live cooking demonstration designed especially for university students.

Learn simple meal planning strategies, creative ways to cook with leftovers, and easy tips to reduce food waste while stretching your grocery budget further. Watch delicious recipes come together, pick up useful kitchen skills, and discover how small changes can make a big difference for both your wallet and the planet.

📅 Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, Building 21, Room 101

🍽️ What's Included

• Meal planning tips for busy student life

• Creative ideas for using leftovers and forgotten ingredients

• Food storage and waste-reduction hacks

• Live budget-friendly cooking demonstration

• Free lunch tasters and snacks

• Q&A with the presenter

• Prizes to be won & gift for all!

🗓️ Event Schedule

10:00am – 10:15am – Welcome and introduction
10:15am – 11:00am – Food waste presentation and live cooking demonstration
11:00am – 11:20am – Food tasting and Q&A
11:20am – 11:30am – Closing remarks and event wrap-up

Come hungry, leave inspired, and start your journey towards wasting less and saving more! 🍽️💚♻️

Photography Notice
Please note that photographs and videos may be taken during this event for ECU Student Guild promotional purposes, including use on our website, social media channels, and future marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to a Guild staff member upon arrival.