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Whitehorse Spring Festival

Spring Festival

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Whitehorse Spring Festival

Whitehorse’s Spring Festival

Whitehorse’s Spring Festival invites everyone to embrace their inner superhero on Sunday, 17 November. This year’s 2024 festival, themed around Superheroes, promises a full day of activities and entertainment. Attendees can look forward to meeting popular superheroes and local legends, participating in free craft activities, enjoying thrilling rides, and experiencing fabulous face painting for kids of all ages.

Designed to delight all ages, the festival features:

• Community stalls and performances
• Tours of The Round and Butterfly House
• Face painting and arts & crafts
• Reptile Encounters and a youth area
• Eco Hub, Morphology, and Dreaming Space Circus
• Amusement rides and Fly Factory Trapeze

This year, the festival also highlights Whitehorse’s local heroes. With over 80 diverse stalls and live music from more than 40 local artists and community groups across multiple stages, there’s something for everyone.

For move information on the event, visit the Whitehorse Spring Festival website.

Come visit RRC to see the RUSTIE in action.

Date

17 November 2024

Time

10am – 4pm

Location

Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct, Nunawading

16 Nov Community Day

Community Day

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16 Nov Community Day

Join Us for our Last Community Day of 2024!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 16 November. Come join us for a fun and educational Community Day at Rethink Recycling!

We’ll kick off the day with some hands-on activities, including sorting lids, and making Christmas decorations at RUSTIE. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch together.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the circular economy, meet like-minded individuals, and contribute to a sustainable future.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Date

16 November 2024

Time

11am-2pm

Location

RRC MakerSpace, Springvale

Zero Waste Festival

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Educational trailer in use

Join Us At This Years Zero Waste Festival

The Zero Waste Festival is more than just an event; it’s a catalyst for community connection. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and network to build relationships that last beyond the festival. Experience the best in zero waste practices, products, and innovative ideas that are transforming our approach to sustainable living.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the circular economy, meet like-minded individuals, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Come visit us at Fed Square to meet RUSTIE and chat with the team.

Date

14 Sept 2024

Time

10am-4pm

Location

Fed Square

Sandy Eco Expo

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Sandy Eco Expo

We are excited to be part of the inaugural @Sandy Eco Expo at the Sandybeach Centre at 2 Sims Street,

Sandringham, on Saturday 11 May from 12pm – 4pm.

The expo will include information stands, repair workshops for bicycles, gardening tips and tricks, a garden produce swap area (bring your lemons, herbs, veggies and fruit), a second-hand clothes market, one-day-only collection of specific recyclables (including polystyrene and textiles), screening of The Clean Bin movie, many demonstrations and speakers and more. 

SEE has been organised and will be run by community groups Village Zero SandringhamBayside Climate Crisis Action Group (BCCAG)3191 BeachPatrol, and the Sandybeach Centre joining forces.

You can find out more at https://villagezero.com.au/sandy-eco-expo

Information about Rethink Recycling

Rethink Recycling (RRC) stands at the forefront of a greener future, driven by our passion for sustainability and social responsibility. Together, we endeavour to reshape perceptions about recycling. Making a positive impact on the planet, and nurturing the prosperity of every member of our diverse community. We’re a not-for-profit driving the development of waste plastic remanufacturing and inspiring change through community education.

The education program guides students through the basics of plastic types, uses and life cycles are covered, the waste crisis associated with single-use plastics and how we can solve the associated problems this brings. Participants will learn the story of plastic, the journey of a lid, and be introduced to sustainability and circular economy principles.

Education sessions will also cover the various recycling processes, micro-machines involved and will conclude with a hands-on experience. Through this experience, students get to follow a lid from collection, washing, sorting, shredding and remanufacturing into a new finished functional product.

Come and visit near the gardens to see the machines in action.

Date

11 May 2024

Time

12pm – 4pm

Location

2 Sims Street, Sandringham

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Clean Up Australia Day 2024

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Volunteers sorting plastic lids for recycling. Lid Collection.

Join our Clean Up Australia Day 2024 event this February as we combine our Clean Up activities with our monthly Community Day. Not only a chance to sort some plastic lids and have some fun with our injection machine. You have the chance to make a positive impact on the environment by helping us clean up cloase to home, you’ll also have a great time connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainability.

We’ll kick off the day by participating in Clean Up Australia Day activities, then dive into the exciting world of lids. As we come together to tackle this important task, you’ll be amazed at the collective power we have to make a difference.

After a productive morning, we’ll take a well-deserved break and indulge in a delicious BBQ lunch. This will be the perfect opportunity to relax, socialise, and exchange inspiring stories with fellow participants.

During our last Community Day, we achieved remarkable results, sorting over 100kg of plastic lids with the unwavering support of our dedicated volunteers and the innovative Rethink Recycling Team. Together, we are proving that every small action counts and that we can create a sustainable future for generations to come.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of something truly meaningful. Mark your calendars for our Community Day this February, and let’s sort lids, make a positive impact, and have a memorable time together.

Date

17 February 2024

Time

10am to 2pm

Location

RRC Maker Space