Rotary Cambridge E-Waste Recycling
Rotary Cambridge has launched a new service for the Waipa community, to collect E-Waste, and dispose /recycle electrical items in an environmentally responsible manner. Items that are in working order, or can be repaired, are recycled or repurposed. E-Waste includes any equipment or product that operates on electricity or a battery. We are currently collecting E-Waste items up to the size of a microwave oven.
Sad Facts:
- 80% of all New Zealand E-Waste ends up in landfills, and is not recycled.
- The average New Zealander disposes of nearly 30kg of E-Waste per year.
- A community the size of Cambridge generates up to 20-Tonnes of battery waste per year.
- E-Waste contributes approx. 40% of Lead and 70% of Heavy Metals found in landfills.
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Rotary Cambridge is back up and running. While in person meetings through both lockdowns were cancelled owing to COVID-19, members met online each Thursday night. Using the ZOOM app, members used their various devices, laptops and computers enjoying this novel way of meeting.
At a well attended club changeover at the Don Rowlands Event Centre, outgoing president Robyn Crickett handed the presidential chain to Bev Maul- Rogers. Despite the club's activities and fundraising being severely curtailed by COVID, Robyn outlined and extensive list of the club's achievements for the year. She also took the opportunity to present past president Andrew Bateman a Paul Harris Award for his ongoing service to the club and the community. Robyn thanked the club members and her board for their efforts and support throughout the year.
Incoming District Governor Grant Spackman spoke of his background and gave a brief outline of this year's programme which he intends to expand on during his many club visits. After dinner, the club's resident band, The Bruised Brothers, played with their usual enthusiasm and gusto as the dance floor filled up. 
Two Rotarians were recently honoured for "exemplifying the humanitarian and educational objectives of the Rotary Foundation" were presented with Paul Harris Fellow Awards. Ian Rogers and Bev Heron were surprised but delighted when President Robyn Crickett made the presentation. 
This is a project centred upon collecting and recycling metals based products so they are diverted away from landfills. It is a new 
service which Rotary will be providing for our local community and follows extensive research over more than a year. The project is fully endorsed by the Waipa District Council.Our initial focus will be upon collecting e-waste (products which operate using electricity or batteries) up to the size 
Rotary Cambridge is delighted with the use the Fitness Park is getting. Opened in 2016, the equipment is being used throughout the day. Designed for all ages and levels of fitness, the park in Thornton Road is proving to be the success that project coordinator Robyn Crickett had hoped it would be.
g a member of a Rotary Club is not only a good way to get to know more people in your neighbourhood— it's also a great way to get involved in your community. Through community service and other means, Rotarians help promote peace and understanding throughout the world. Our members are our most important asset- the force that allows Rotary to carry out its many humanitarian efforts and achieve its mission. There are 1.2 million members worldwide.
Service Above Self
Cambridge, Waikato 3434
New Zealand