These days the fashion industry is focused on a high turnover, which gives many clothes a short life span. We learned from the War on Waste, that three-quarters of clothing purchased is thrown out within a year, which equates to 6, Read More
Australia is facing a waste crisis that is adding to already pressing environmental challenges and climate change. Labor announced a $90 million dollar plan to tackle waste reinforcing waste management as a national issue. This is a welcome announcement given the Read More
We are in the middle of a recycling and waste crisis. But the good news is that it’s being review and the Victorian State Government is conducting an inquiry into recycling and waste management. The public have been invited to Read More
We would like to celebrate and share some exciting news about the next stage we’ve taken to grow Zero Waste Victoria. What started as an idea to have a zero waste information stand at a public event has evolved to Read More
Have you ever felt powerless with the thought it can cost more to be socially or environmentally responsible, especially at times where there is no logical reason why? I know I have and so have many others, especially when it Read More
Thank you for supporting Zero Waste Victoria by voting in the “Pick my Project” grant program. This will help fund various workshop series, consultations, and events including another Zero Waste Festival. It will support business, schools and the community in Read More
Product Stewardship is the process where manufacturers and sellers take responsibility for what they sell by taking into account the environmental impact from the products, packaging and substances contained in them. The Product Stewardship Act is federal legislation that provides Read More
It’s been so lovely connecting, sharing ideas and empowering people to take steps towards zero waste. This month we have been at Spring Into Gardening where Erin also spoke and did a workshop on making beeswax wraps. We were also at Practically Read More
We are super excited to be holding our first Zero Waste Victoria Stall at the Sustainable Living Festival this year. Come on down to Federation Square and Birrarung Marr to say hi. Check out what’s happening at the festival http://www.slf.org.au/
