From November 16 to 24, European Waste Reduction Week returns in force in Gard, inviting everyone to think about simple actions to reduce, reuse and recycle. This annual event, which mobilizes many local communities, is an opportunity to raise public awareness, young and old, of ecological issues and eco-responsibility.
Organized in partnership with several local structures, such as the Community of communes of Pont du Gard, the Community of communes Pays d'Uzès, the Pierre Mendès France intercommunal social center of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, the Amande eco-citizen café & Co, as well as the Pont du Gard and ARRU resource centers, this initiative aims to encourage the population to adopt more sustainable practices in their daily lives.
Discover the full program of events:
– From October 28 to November 18, 2024:
Special Environment Photo Rally
Take part in our photo rally on the theme “Eat better, waste less”. Whether you are an amateur or
passionate about photography, capture autumn scenes linked to zero waste cooking or gardening
eco-responsible to try to win gourmet baskets, “soft mobility” subscriptions, and much more
even more!
– From November 16 to 24, 2024:
“Let Your Heart Speak” toy drive
As part of this solidarity initiative, two collection points will be available to the Communities of
Municipalities of Pont du Gard and Pays d'Uzès. The toys collected will be redistributed to associations
local to offer them at Christmas or resell them at a solidarity price.
– Saturday November 16, 2024:
Free composting training
From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Communauté de Communes Pays d'Uzès, learn how to transform your waste
organic in natural fertilizer. A composter and a biobucket will be offered to each participant.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
Cleaning the Garrigue
From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., join the volunteers in Sanilhac-Sagriès for a waste collection session
in the scrubland.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
Eco-responsible workshops and Launch of the SERD
From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Geckologis, take part in DIY workshops (Tawashi, bird feeders, bicycle repairs).
A zero waste aperitif will follow at 5:45 p.m. to celebrate the official launch of the SERD.
Film debate at 7:00 p.m.:
Screening of the film “Challenge-launcher, united, circular, sustainable”.
Mandatory online registration (www.sictomu.fr)
– Sunday November 17, 2024:
Animation day on shared composting sites
Join our teams on different sites for activities around shared composting.
– Monday November 18, 2024:
Waste and Food Waste Fresco Workshops
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., come and discover the impact of our waste and food waste through two workshops
collaborative in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
Visit to the Beaver House
From 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Maison du Castor opens its doors for a unique discovery. A Fresco workshop of
Waste is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
Composting training
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., free training in Argilliers. A composter and a biobucket will be offered.
Mandatory online registration (www.sictomu.fr)
– Tuesday November 19, 2024:
Anti-waste kitchen workshop
From 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Uzès, learn to cook with often neglected ingredients to fight against
food waste.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
Composting training
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in La Capelle-et-Masmolène.
Mandatory online registration (www.sictomu.fr)
– Wednesday November 20, 2024:
Recovery & Repair Day
From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, take part in repair and recycling workshops, as well as a
children's clothing market. Raising awareness about composting and practical workshops will also be
proposed.
Composting training
From 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Montaren-et-Saint-Médiers.
Mandatory online registration (www.sictomu.fr)
– Thursday November 21, 2024:
Anti-waste kitchen workshop
From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie.
Contact: Emilie Julié, communications manager – Tel: 04 66 22 26 11 – 07 87 23 38 72 – Email: This email address is protected from spambots. You must enable JavaScript to view it.
Intercommunal Union for the Collection and Treatment of Household Waste in the Uzès Region, Bord Nègre District 30210 Argilliers
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
Composting training
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Argilliers.
Mandatory online registration (www.sictomu.fr)
– Friday November 22, 2024:
Workshop on sorting and shared composting
From 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Uzès, discover methods to improve sorting of your waste.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
Composting training
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Argilliers.
Online registration required.
– Saturday November 23, 2024:
Toy exchange and ecological workshops
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, bring your toys in good condition and take part in workshops
awareness of waste sorting and reduction.
Educational workshop “The life cycle of textiles”
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., discover how to extend the life of your textiles.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
FripSo / FripAdos
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Montaren-et-Saint-Médiers, raising awareness among young people about the impact of fast fashion with
distribution of second-hand clothing.
Open day at the Ressourcerie
From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., visit the Ressourcerie du Pont du Gard in Remoulins to discover its initiatives in
recycling and reuse.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
Closing of the SERD and film debate
From 5:45 p.m. at the Maison des Associations in Remoulins, zero waste aperitif followed by the prize giving ceremony
of the photo rally.
Screening of the film “The Part of Others” at 7 p.m.
Registration required online (www.sictomu.fr)
– Sunday November 24, 2024:
Animation day on shared composting sites
Take part in the latest SERD activities around shared composting.
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