Events
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Workshop
ACU Co-Lab Circular Economy Incubator Series 2023
The Circular Economy Incubator Series is an 8-week, in-depth learning program designed to educate future changemakers about the practical components of the circular economy.
In this series, brought to you in partnership with StartSomeGood, industry experts will walk you through the key components of building a circular economy-focused business.
And you'll be able to put your new skills straight to work by crafting a video pitch for the Circular Economy Award - your chance to win $10,000.
The Circular Economy Incubator Series is free to attend and open to university students, staff and the broader community. Topics are delivered online in an interactive format.
The circular economy is about changing the way we produce, assemble, sell and use products to minimise waste and to reduce our environmental impact.
Conference
World Circular Economy Forum 2023
Circular solutions for nature and the economy. The World Circular Economy Forum 2023 will gather together forward-looking thinkers and doers and present the game-changers in the circular economy. WCEF2023 is co-organised by Nordic Innovation and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, with international partners.
Webinar
The journey to B Corp Certification
SKirsty Dare, co-founder of Really Good and an expert in B Corp Certification, will provide an overview of the certification process and explain why it could be a valuable exercise for emerging startups. You will also hear from a recently B Corp certified startup about why they pursued this certification and what it means for their growing business. Boomerang Labs, Australia's first Circular Economy Accelerator, is hosting this event as part of its monthly webinar series, where they explore the pressing topics in the world of circular economy startups and innovation.
Workshop
International Workshop on Circular Economy and Sustainability
This workshop is hosted by Monash University and will bring together leading researchers to share current ideas on the Circular Economy and form alliances for future collaboration. The aim is to gather around 40 participants from around the world for presentations, round-table discussions and possibly a local industry visit.
Workshop
Visual Thinking for Sustainability Day 1
In this workshop, learn how to use drawing to simplify and communicate sustainability concepts for greater impact and action.
Have you ever found that your ideas or complex sustainability topics you're really passionate about don't resonate or drive action as much as you would like?
Perhaps drawing is something you can use in your toolkit for more effective communication.
We need sustainability and circular economy ideas to be more normalised and explained in a way that translates into action.
This is where illustration comes in. Visuals can stick in long-term memory, they can transmit messages faster and also trigger emotions and actions.
So, this workshop is for anyone who wants to develop their skills in drawing and visual thinking to more effectively communicate and simplify sustainability concepts for greater impact and action.
You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of drawing principles, formats, shapes and a template to create a clear brief, a proven illustration design process and a finished illustration of your very own (of a sustainability topic/concept of your choice).
With plenty of fun drawing activities, this workshop will show you the untapped creative potential you have in drawing.
Workshop
Visual Thinking for Sustainability Day 2
In this workshop, learn how to use drawing to simplify and communicate sustainability concepts for greater impact and action.
Have you ever found that your ideas or complex sustainability topics you're really passionate about don't resonate or drive action as much as you would like?
Perhaps drawing is something you can use in your toolkit for more effective communication.
We need sustainability and circular economy ideas to be more normalised and explained in a way that translates into action.
This is where illustration comes in. Visuals can stick in long-term memory, they can transmit messages faster and also trigger emotions and actions.
So, this workshop is for anyone who wants to develop their skills in drawing and visual thinking to more effectively communicate and simplify sustainability concepts for greater impact and action.
You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of drawing principles, formats, shapes and a template to create a clear brief, a proven illustration design process and a finished illustration of your very own (of a sustainability topic/concept of your choice).
With plenty of fun drawing activities, this workshop will show you the untapped creative potential you have in drawing.
Workshop
Visual Thinking for Sustainability Day 3
In this workshop, learn how to use drawing to simplify and communicate sustainability concepts for greater impact and action.
Have you ever found that your ideas or complex sustainability topics you're really passionate about don't resonate or drive action as much as you would like?
Perhaps drawing is something you can use in your toolkit for more effective communication.
We need sustainability and circular economy ideas to be more normalised and explained in a way that translates into action.
This is where illustration comes in. Visuals can stick in long-term memory, they can transmit messages faster and also trigger emotions and actions.
So, this workshop is for anyone who wants to develop their skills in drawing and visual thinking to more effectively communicate and simplify sustainability concepts for greater impact and action.
You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of drawing principles, formats, shapes and a template to create a clear brief, a proven illustration design process and a finished illustration of your very own (of a sustainability topic/concept of your choice).
With plenty of fun drawing activities, this workshop will show you the untapped creative potential you have in drawing.
Past events
Live panel
Sustainable Modalities – presented by Collective Futures
We have obligations to ensure we engage with processes of restoration for a renewed relationship with the planet and each other. As we continue to make design decisions that minimise waste through circular economies, we are also focused on the social health of communities and their longevity through equity and inclusion. Join us in a conversation with Alberto Kritzler Ring, Harvard Loeb fellow, and the Co-Founder of Reurbano - Mexico City; Jocelyn Chiew, an Architect, Landscape Architect and Urban Designer; and Kelvin Mureithi, a seasoned Environmental Sustainable Design (ESD) Engineer and an RMIT University alumnus.
Webinar
Activating design for a circular economy
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) and Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence (PSCoE) invite you to join us online at 2 pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 for a joint webinar on the importance of activating design for a circular economy, Designing-out waste and pollution is a given as we pursue circular outcomes and impacts. The role, relevance and value of good design is one of the essential tools but to move forward we must go beyond talking about ‘design’ and accelerate its adoption and application across all domains and disciplines including: product and packaging design, architecture and interior design, clothing and textile design, digital and service design, and all the engineering disciplines involved in the built environment and infrastructure. In this webinar we’ll share insights from those designers and businesses who are leading the way, and having a positive impact on the environment, consumers, and the bottom line.
Live panel
Designing Circularity into the textiles industry
The journey that our clothes and fabrics go through before they reach us is long and arduous. It involves design, manufacturing, sales, wear, and - inevitably - disposal. During this panel discussion, which is part of Melbourne Design Week, experts and significant players in the textile ecosystem will discuss the role and importance of design in shifting the textiles industry from a linear to circular model. They will discuss designing with the end in mind, circular business models, and economic and policy interventions. This event is hosted by After, with panellists from COLLARTS, Australian Fashion Council, and RE.UMA.
Showcase
TREMS Hub Showcase
The ARC research hub for Transformation of Reclaimed Waste Resources to Engineered Materials and Solutions for a Circular Economy (TREMS) is a $21 million program delivering novel integrated solutions to address the Australian and global waste crisis through a multi-sector collaboration including state and local governments, industry, and academic partners from nine Australian and four international institutions. The hub has 36 projects in progress at different stages of maturity. They will present an overview of all the projects and show case early outcomes of seven projects of significant interest to local government agencies.
Live panel
Circular matters: A panel discussion
A panel discussion between researchers, designers, and industry experts will explore the challenges of adopting bio-materials to move towards a circular economy. The event will be chaired by Dr. Judith Glover, a researcher and educator in design at RMIT. The panel will feature renowned sustainability, biomaterial, and mycelium experts, including academics Dr. Gyungju Chyon, Dr. Ollie Cotsaftis, and Dr. Tien Huynh, as well as designer Alexi Freeman and entrepreneur Cristina Napoleone from TERRAIN Projects. This event is part of the exhibition "IM-PERMANENT," which explores experimentations in bio-material mycelium from eminent Australian practitioners.
In-person event
Project Re-Play: Designing out e-waste
Electronics contain precious metals and other valuable materials. However, e-waste is growing at a rate that is three times faster than general municipal waste in Australia. Join us for this workshop, hosted by Industrial Design Engineer Elliot Whinnen, to learn how we can rethink our approach to the design, reuse, repair, and recycling of electronics. Each participant will be guided through the steps to reconstruct and upcycle a handheld gaming device.
Conference
Sports Environment Alliance Summit 2023
Join local and global industry leaders to collaborate, share, and learn from each other's challenges and success stories. Step by step we will tackle topical areas and challenges, work through them as a team, and equip you with the tools and tangible action items that will set you up for success. The Sports Environment Alliance's (SEA's) key annual event, the SEA Summit, provides a space for SEA Family and the greater clean economy community to engage on issues that matter: actions we can take to protect our blue skies, clean water, and green grass so we can continue to enjoy what we love.
Conference
Net Zero Sport Summit 2023
This in-person half-day summit will explore opportunities for sporting organisations to: set, and meet, net zero targets in their operations; leverage those commitments and outcomes into marketing opportunities; and increase engagement with their players, members, spectators and communities. At the event you will get to hear from industry experts. Presentations will include practical case studies at all levels, from professional, national, and international sporting organisations and events, through to local clubs and let’s not forget the partners who have helped them on their journey.
Conference
CEDA: Supply Chain Outlook
Addressing supply chain challenges has moved from stockroom to boardroom and will continue to be a significant priority for businesses across the Australian economy.
Join CEDA in Melbourne for a half day conference on the outlook for global and domestic supply chains. This session brings together leaders from across government, business, logistics and academia, particularly from the health and life sciences, retail, consumer goods and services and resource and energy sectors.
The conference forms part of an ongoing project by CEDA in partnership with series sponsor Accenture. This event includes lunch, afternoon tea and a networking cocktail hour.
Workshop
Procurement of environmental products towards a circular economy
An interactive course designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to apply circular economy principles to their procurement processes.
This course is suited for professionals in procurement, finance, environment/sustainability, project design/planning/engineering in public sector organizations/ local councils.
Through a combination of presentations, case studies, and interactive sessions, participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts and learn more about the approaches, tools and strategies that will be of help in their procurement transformation journey.
In-person event
MMeets: Scrapping the Take-Make-Waste Economy for Circular Design
Circular innovation is already paving the way to better outcomes for the environment as brands implement circular design concepts and move from a take-make-waste linear economy towards a circular economy.
Hear from a series of experts and leaders who will discuss the rise of biomaterials and biophilic design, circular design principles to design out waste and pollution, and regenerative design as a business model highlighting social enterprises with a focus on people, planet and purpose. This interactive event will involve a series of lightning talks followed by breakout group activities to explore the circular design processes that take place before products reach the consumer. Light refreshments will be provided for this session.
Exhibition
MMeets: Foresight – Understanding Design Futures
Foresight, put simply, is long-term thinking. It is the practice of thinking systematically about things that might happen, so we can be better prepared for them if they eventuate. SV has engaged in foresight to get an understanding of the potential futures of energy and materials, and have created eight scenarios that speak to the imagination to turn these speculations into conversation starters for discussion. Using a blend of AI and creativity, these scenarios tell visual stories about what the future might look like in different situations. Come learn more about them, and understand how they might impact the action that we need to take at this free exhibition.
Live panel
Circular Fashion Now
Sponsored by the City of Melbourne, this event is designed to equip and inspire small to medium businesses in the fashion and textile sector who are interested in the circular economy. Circular Fashion Now aims to help businesses discover practical circular economy solutions, leverage their size and agility, grow a network of circular-minded businesses, and contribute to greater systems change in how clothes are designed, produced, and recycled. The event features interactive discussions, networking opportunities, and a hands-on circular design workshop.
Live event
SEVENTEENx Melbourne
Hear from some of Australia's leading social enterprises and purpose driven brands. This event will feature short, impactful keynotes in a fast paced and highly engaging opportunity to connect with brands and corporates who engage with purpose and create action for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Course
Boomerang Labs Basecamp Program
Applications are now open for Boomerang Labs’ 2023 Basecamp! This 6-week online program is specifically designed for emerging entrepreneurs and circular economy problem solvers who have a business idea to test.
This Basecamp program focuses on turning individuals into entrepreneurs, setting you up with the foundations you'll need to launch a circular economy startup. With weekly interactive workshops, the program is designed to support the iterative process of a startup founder; from ideation through to your startup launch.
Webinar
Unscrunching the Soft Plastics Market Crisis
Boomerang Labs is excited to run their monthly webinar series in 2023, where they’ll unpack the most pressing topics in the world of circular economy startups and innovation. In March they're joined by Mike Ritchie, Managing Director of MRA Consulting.
You'll hear from Mike on the current state of play in Australia's soft plastics recycling market, including key drivers behind the national recycling pause in late 2022. In this webinar they'll delve into the learnings to take away from this crisis, and explore what actions are needed to not only return to our previous recycling norm, but to avoid similar instability in other problematic waste streams in the future.
Register now and let them know your burning questions on this topic - they'll either weave the answer into their presentations or discuss it during the Q and A.
In-person event
Engineering Plant Biomaterials for Advanced Manufacturing
This event will bring together international technical experts and industry leaders to present and discuss the current state-of-the-art research in plant-based biomaterials and sustainable product manufacturing. Learn and contribute to ideas about how cellulose-based materials can create sustainable, environmentally friendly and greener products.
Information session
Final Town Hall Meeting National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme
Join the Australian Fashion Council and consortium members online as they update industry on the progress of the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme and share key insights from the industry consultation process. At the Town Hall, key elements of the Scheme will be revealed, how it will work and how it will impact your business. You’ll also get a first look at the roadmap to 2030.
Information session
Building a Sustainable Future: Exploring AgriTech and Food Production
Explore the potential of AgriTech and food production to build a sustainable future while achieving global food security. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from and connect with industry leaders, food producers and buyers from Australia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The event is hosted by Hatch Quarter, Global Victoria, Agriculture Victoria, Invest Vic, and the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Investment. We kindly invite you to use the promo code "VicGov" for a free ticket.
Webinar
The 7 Untold Truths When Raising Capital And Growing Your Circular Venture
Boomerang Labs is excited to launch our monthly webinar series in 2023, where we’ll unpack the most pressing topics in the world of circular economy startups and innovation. We're kicking it off with a session with Nick Gonios, Founder & CEO of circulist. In this webinar we'll be unpacking and providing more clarity for founders on the various forms of capital types and funds that exist, and helping startups choose which gives the most value for their venture.
Workshop
Advanced Training in Impact Assessment and Sustainability Activation in Business
This in-person deep dive workshop is perfect for established professionals (mid-senior level managers), sustainability consultants or career shifters in the Australian private or public ecosystem who want to advance and activate their technical sustainability skills in the transformation to a circular economy. Apply now to advance your sustainability, circular economy and positive-impact career skills with this exciting training opportunity.
Workshop
Circular Innovation Strategies
This workshop is for businesses that design, manufacture or sell products, designers, product managers and sustainability professionals working in the circular economy field or those curious to explore and understand more about the circular economy.
Conference
World Circular Economy Forum 2022
From Africa to the World.
The World Circular Economy Forum 2022 brings together forward-looking thinkers and doers and presents the game-changers in the circular economy for the first time in Africa. WCEF2022 is co-organised by the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), the Republic of Rwanda, the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) and The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, with international partners.
Free of charge, open to all online.
Webinar
Benefits and effectiveness of product stewardship
The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence, in association with the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney, are pleased to launch the Product Stewardship Gateway and present the findings of the joint research project on the benefits and effectiveness of product stewardship including EPR in Australia.
In-person event
SEVENTEENx Melbourne 2022
SEVENTEENx is returning to Melbourne in 2022 after a 2-year hiatus from our last event in 2019. This is a speaking event with short, impactful keynotes; a fast paced and highly engaging opportunity to connect with brands, and corporates looking to lead with purpose and create action for the Global Goals and re-defining the way we do business.
Workshop
Circular Innovation Strategies
This workshop is for businesses that design, manufacture or sell products, designers, product managers and sustainability professionals working in the circular economy field or those curious to explore and understand more about the circular economy.
In-person event
Circularity 2022
Circularity, brought to you by Planet Ark's Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub), is a new comprehensive event consisting of conference sessions, exhibitions, and an awards dinner. Over 2 days, business and government leaders, circular economy practitioners, sustainability professionals, waste and environmental management, academics and active circular community leaders will come together, on 24-25 November, to discuss the latest topics, trends, and insights regarding circular economy in Australia and the Asia Pacific.
In-person event
Australian Circular Economy Conference
The Australian Circular Economy Conference (ACEC) in this third iteration will be the opportunity to bring together current and emerging circular economy leaders in Australia. Special attention will be on University Research Commercialisation (URC) and breaking barriers around research-industry engagement on the translation of research into commercial technologies and solutions. This Conference welcomes audiences from all levels of the community, with the objective to share knowledge on the circular economy, discuss trends in policy, research, education, business, and industry.
Networking
Go Full Circle
This will be the final session in the Go Full Circle program, where you'll get to meet in person and network with other program participants, Council sponsors, Sustainability Victoria representatives, Program interviewees, CEV Directors and your hosts for the program: Marty, Sara, Yvonne and Alex.
Located at Sustainability Victoria's HQ in the CBD, this is a great opportunity to hear what's happening in the transition to a circular economy from a government perspective, share your circular initiative with others and connect with people who can help you on your journey.
Live panel
TAKING ACTION - What We Can Do To Fight Food Insecurity And Protect The Environment
An enlightening panel discussion with canapés from 7pm and the panel starting at 7:30pm.
Serving as FoodFilled's official launch, this event will be moderated by the Chair of the FoodFilled board and include the following panelists: - Sam Oakden - Lead on the Australian Food Pact and Voluntary Agreement Manager with Stop Food Waste Australia; Mel Coulter - New Product Development and Customer Insights Manager at Grill'd; Chris Ennis - Director of Business Innovation at CERES; Samantha Wilson - Social Advocate. Not only will you leave with the tools to support your community and the planet, but you may walk away with some amazing prizes from the raffle.
Workshop
Boomerang Labs Bootcamp 2022
Applications are now open for Boomerang Labs’ 2022 Bootcamp, 03-04 November. This 2-day program is specifically designed for early-stage startups, to equip founders with skills, knowledge and connections to jump start their emerging circular economy ventures. Read more about the bootcamp and submit your application today.
In-person event
Victorian Circular Activator Industry Showcase
Disposable coffee cups. Food packaging. 3 billion plastic straws a year. When it comes to the service and hospitality industries, the level of waste being reproduced for landfill is rising, fast.
From grassroots start ups to established subject matter experts, who are the businesses trying to lighten the industry's footprint? This is your chance to meet them.
Webinar
Sustainability and Circular Economy social enterprise networking
This interactive session will bring together certified social enterprises that provide a diverse range of sustainability and circular economy products and offerings with business and governments seeking services in this area. You will get the opportunity to hear from a range of certified social enterprises and ask questions about their offering and impact.
Conference
All-Energy Australia 2022
This event provides delegates with exclusive access to the latest technology, information and trends relevant to those working or investing in the renewables sector.
Workshop
CEBIC Workshop: Accelerating Circular Business Solutions in Victoria
Are you actively exploring, developing, or implementing a circular economy business solution that eliminates waste and pollution, and keeps products and materials in use at their highest value? If you answered yes to the above, then we want to hear from you about the opportunities and challenges you’re experiencing in developing and deploying circular economy solutions in your business. These insights will be used to help shape support for Victorian businesses exploring or taking circular action.
In-person event
Purpose Conference
Purpose 2022 is a unique event created to celebrate & accelerate the growth of the purpose-driven business movement in Australia.
Awards
The Circle Awards
The Circle Awards launched in 2021 as a way of recognising and showcasing the local businesses and organisations creating positive environmental and social impact to inspire others to take action. With a total prize pool valued at over $100,000 plus a wealth of money-can’t-buy opportunities up for grabs, enter now to win.
In-person event
The Circularity of Sport
The Circularity of Sport will bring together a cross-sector of Australian industry for a morning filled with presentations, candid conversations and a hands on mini hackathon. Join individuals and organisations who are leading the sustainable sport revolution.
In-person event
What's Possible? LaunchHUB Showcase
What's Possible? is Activator's yearly highlight reel of everything RMIT has to offer in the world of entrepreneurship. A gathering of ideas translated into experiences, where you can choose your own adventure and become inspired by anything and everything possible. This night will feature a number of circular startups.
Webinar
Circular Economy Masterclass for Councils
This online masterclass is aimed at local government staff wanting to turbo-charge their circular economy projects. This masterclass is suitable for beginners through to experts and designed for council officers, coordinators, managers, executives and other decision-makers working in: economic development, infrastructure and engineering, procurement, communications, waste and sustainability.
Course
Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy
Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy is a 10-week virtual accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups and non-profit organizations based in North America and Asia Pacific. The accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google's programs, products, people, network and technology to those working towards a waste-free world. Applications are now open and close 10 November.
Webinar
Circular Week 2022
Circular Week is an international campaign which consists series of events and initiatives devoted to the subject of circular economy and sustainable development that take place throughout Europe. The Circular Week’s goal is to promote the idea of a circular economy, support sustainable business models and establish cooperation between interested stakeholders.
Webinar
Circularity in Africa: Built Environment
The African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is hosting the third session in the five-part workshop series titled Circularity in Africa: Built Environment. This session is labelled a World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF2022) Official Side Event and is based on African Circular Economy Alliance’s (ACEAs) five big bets. The workshop will discuss how to implement circular economy principles, which include circular design, sustainable building materials, the construction of green buildings to improve operational life; and circular approaches to managing waste and wastewater from the built environment.
Course
Circular and low-emissions procurement
Focus is on tenders, contracts, partnerships, collaborations, certified labels for low emissions and circular products.
Conference
Circular Economy Symposium 2022
This spring, the first ever CBR360 Circular Economy Symposium brings together Canberrans from across all sectors of the city to kick off a conversation about a circular economy. It's time to close the loop on last century's harmful take-make-waste production and consumption practices. Hosted by the Conservation Council ACT Region in partnership with the ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, this one-day event will be the foundation for the CBR360 community of circular innovation.
In-person event
From all-electric to sustainable homes and communities
Join us in this exciting conversation between Prof Usha Iyer-Raniga (RMIT University), Simone Schenkel (GruenEcoDesign), Dr Fiona Gray (Renew) and Sonja Markovic (Evitat), exploring the quality of our homes in the context of climate emergency and how innovation can help us change a system for the better.
Webinar
Climate and Organics: From farm, factory and plate, and back to soil
In this masterclass you will learn from leaders in Australia and overseas (France, Italy, UK and Netherlands) and their smart solutions. Participants and presenters will discuss the ways we can transform the pathways for organic materials in Australia, feed our people, support new businesses and farmers, and cut methane emissions for a more sustainable future.
Webinar
Boomerang Labs Startup Showcase for Angel Investors
Hear from the Boomerang Labs 2022 cohort of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, who are disrupting the fashion, organic waste and packaging sectors through circular economy innovation. Each startup will give a short presentation on their business model, including details on how they plan to scale their venture and what investment they are seeking.
In-person event
ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference
Victoria's award-winning ecologiQ program has its sights set on a green future and invites the infrastructure industry, policymakers and innovators to share in it at the ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference. The conference agenda will explore the role of infrastructure in driving a circular economy – with recycled and reused materials leading the way – the economic and resource factors shaping the industry's greener future and how governments at every level can use procurement and policy to change how waste is used.
Course
Open Program: Transitioning from linear to circular with The Blue Connection
One of the key questions in going circular is: Does circularity make business sense – yes or no? We could debate this question forever, but instead, we invite you to go into action and come experience the opportunities and challenges of a circular transition first-hand. This 3 week-long program with The Blue Connection aims to go from abstract ideas to real change and thereby substantially increase the speed of the circular transition.
Webinar
Transitioning to the Circular Economy With Lisa Mclean, CEO Circular Australia
By transitioning to the Circular Economy, Australia could generate $2 billion (or 3.25% of GDP) in direct economic benefits over twenty years and save 165 million tonnes of CO2 by 2040. How can standards help turbo-charge Australia’s transition to the circular economy? What can we learn from leading economies and organisations that have committed to the transition to circular economy (e.g. Netherlands by 2050)? Lisa Mclean, CEO, Circular Australia will discuss the state of play in Australia in relation to achieving a truly circular economy, how standards come in to play, and what needs to happen to drive sustainable growth.
Live panel
NEXT X NOW Talk Series: Waste As A Resource
A circular future is the way forward. What happens when we reframe waste as a resource? Industry experts Timothy Moore (Sibling Architecture), Blake Witherow (Precious Plastics Melbourne), Amanda Morgan (Fungi Solutions) and ceramicist Claire Ellis will deep dive into how embracing post-consumer waste will revolutionise retail design.
Conference
Australian Waste and Recycling Expo
Where waste professionals come together to join forces for a world of solutions towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Webinar
Creating Value from Food Waste
La Trobe University’s Research and Innovation Precinct in collaboration with CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency, invites you to the first webinar in our series exploring how industry and research can collaborate to tackle the challenges of food loss and waste.
Webinar
Financing Circular Solutions
Sustainable Australia Fund (SAF) and ASPIRE have taken the lead in implementing circular economy solutions to the challenges that different businesses face in their journey in becoming sustainable. Join SAF and ASPIRE as they bring you Christine Gross (Channel Partner and Accounts Manager), to learn how SAF has been partnering with more than 40 local governments and different businesses across the country to deliver savings and sustainability solutions.
In-person event
Circular Innovators Network Night
During this informal event, you will have the opportunity to hear from leaders from the City of Casey as well as Caitlin Phillips-Peddlesden (RMIT Activator) and Ian Wong (Circular Economy Victoria). They will share learnings around circular innovation and the importance of collaboration to enable a change towards a circular economy. You will find out more about the Circular Economy Living Lab and the funding opportunities available, including up to $50,000 to trial projects.
In-person event
2022 Australian Repair Summit
Professor Leanne Wiseman and the Australian Repair Network would like to invite you to the 2022 Australian Repair Summit on 5 August 2022 at the National Library, Canberra. This will be an in-person event, with the option of also attending online. This summit provides an opportunity for interested Repair stakeholders to genuinely engage with Government, policy makers and industry to discuss recent developments in the Right to Repair movement in an event that welcomes discussion, relevant questions, and respectful debate.
Conference
‘From Adversity to Opportunity’ Mainstreet Australia conference
Mainstreet Australia Conference brings together organisations and individuals committed to the success and survival of main streets and town centres, for education, inspiration and connection.
Learn more about the circular economy by joining the session – Main streets with a conscience and sustainable solutions.
Conference
‘From Adversity to Opportunity’ Mainstreet Australia conference
Mainstreet Australia Conference brings together organisations and individuals committed to the success and survival of main streets and town centres, for education, inspiration and connection.
Learn more about the circular economy by joining the session – Main streets with a conscience and sustainable solutions.
In-person event
Advancing Circularity – Session 3: Circular Business Models
Advancing Circularity is a research showcase exploring some of Australia's leading circular economy research. During this session you will hear from 4 researchers exploring circularity on a business model level. Each researcher will present for 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of questions and answers.
In-person event
Advancing Circularity – Session 4: Circular Ecosystems
Advancing Circularity is a research showcase exploring some of Australia's leading circular economy research. During this session you will hear from 4 researchers exploring circularity on an ecosystem level. Each researcher will present for 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of questions and answers.
In-person event
Advancing Circularity – Session 1: Circular Materials
Advancing Circularity is a research showcase exploring some of Australia's leading circular economy research. During this session you will hear from 4 researchers exploring circularity on a material level. Each researcher will present for 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of questions and answers. Advancing Circularity is an initiative from the Victorian Circular Activator to showcase some of the leading circular economy research in Australia.
In-person event
Advancing Circularity – Session 2: Circular Products
Advancing Circularity is a research showcase exploring some of Australia's leading circular economy research. During this session you will hear from 4 researchers exploring circularity on a product level. Each researcher will present for 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of questions and answers. Advancing Circularity is an initiative from the Victorian Circular Activator to showcase some of the leading circular economy research in Australia.
In-person event
Advancing Circularity Networking Event
Join us for a face-to-face networking event to close off Advancing Circularity 2022. This will be a catered event that connects circular economy researchers to government, industry, and community leaders and practitioners from across the circular economy space. Advancing Circularity is an initiative from the Victorian Circular Activator to showcase some of the leading circular economy research in Australia.
In-person event
Albury Wodonga Circular Economy Showcase 2022
This event will take participants beyond recycling to a deeper understanding of the ‘Circular Economy’, how it can transform businesses, mindsets and minimise carbon footprints, featuring keynote speakers and specialised case studies.
Course
Climate and circular organics from farm to factory to soil
Learn about changes required to reduce the losses, costs and emissions that arise in all parts of our food economy and supply chain.
Course
Circular and low-emission buildings
Exciting developments are underway globally in material and product supply chains targeting costs and emissions from building products and operations.
In-person event
Living Cities Forum
The Living Cities Forum is an annual assembly exploring the role of design, planning and architecture in shaping our society. It returns to Melbourne with an impressive array of international and local architecture and urban design leaders—featuring keynote addresses from globally renowned thinkers including Ghanian educator and architectural scientist Mae-ling Lokko, Eindhoven-based architect and educator Joseph Grima, Canadian landscape architect Jane Hutton, and British architect and co-founder of Dark Matter Labs Indy Johar.
Webinar
Second Town Hall Meeting for the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme
The Australian Fashion Council and consortium members; Charitable Recycling Australia, Queensland University of Technology, Sustainable Resource Use and WRAP; invite you to the second Town Hall Meeting for the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme. Join us online as we share insights from two key reports and their findings which will inform the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme design.
Webinar
Circular Economy Impact on Public and Private Sectors
Join Edge Environment and ASPIRE as they bring you Christian Keel (Principal Sustainability Consultant) and Hannah Elias (Sustainability Consultant), to learn more about how various circular economy projects are impacting different public and private sectors.
Webinar
Reuse solutions for events – Masterclass
This masterclass is to inform festival/event planners, councils, educational institutes and sporting, music, cultural, recreational organisations on how to implement a reusable system to reduce single use plastics at your events. Join this free online masterclass to hear how B-Alternative, Green My Plate and Green Music Australia are implementing reuse models to reduce single-use plastic waste at various events.
Webinar
Circular Economy Helping to Reduce Biodiversity Loss
The Eatern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), in collaboration with Circular Economy Western Australia (CEWA), is leading in catalysing Circular Economy topics to create a foundation for circularity within our local economy. The upcoming webinar will give you the opportunity to understand ‘Circular Economy Helping to Reduce Biodiversity Loss’ and show you how circularity can help us to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, and support conservation efforts to bend the curve towards a nature-positive future.
Webinar
Grant writing workshop: Business Support Fund Round 2
Learn how to write effective grant applications in this webinar.
Delivered by Sustainability Victoria’s Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC), this session will assist you to make an effective application for the Business Support Fund.
This 60-minute workshop will be a step-by-step guide to the SmartyGrants application process, with a focus on how to respond to the merit criteria questions.
In-person event
Victorian Chamber Presents: Why Sustainability is Good for Business
Since 2015, Arcadis has published a Sustainability Cities Index (SCI) based on data prepared by the Centre for Economics and Business Research, benchmarking the performance of 100 cities across the globe. Hear from Arcadis Global Cities Director John Batten, a world renowned thought leader in urban sustainability, mobility and water, as he unpacks the findings of the 2022 Global SCI. He will form part of an expert panel, including City Architect at City of Melbourne and Director of Adams Urban, Rob Adams.
Workshop
Workshop: How to write a Business Model Canvas for the circular economy
Facilitated by one of Australia's leading experts in new venture creation, Tristonne Forbes, this workshop will provide a step-by-step guide to produce an effective Business Model Canvas for a circular economy project. This session is primarily designed for organisations applying to the Business Support Fund Stream 2. It is a requirement of this fund to attach either a business model canvas, lean canvas, business plan or business case. This session supports applicants to complete this requirement.
Course
Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy
Learn how to apply the principles of the circular economy to sustainable packaging systems. You'll learn how circular design principles can be applied to create 'closed loop' packaging systems, business strategies that support these systems, opportunities of designing with renewable, bio-based materials and best practices through case studies with industry frontrunners.
