Past Events

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.

DATTA Victoria Conference

Join us at the DATTA Victoria Conference 2023 – Tomorrow’s Innovators, where Rethink Recycling will be showcasing our hand-operated machines at the captivating trade exhibition. Come and experience the future of recycling firsthand!

TOMORROW’S INNOVATORS will celebrate the potential of young people to become problem-solvers, innovators and actors for development. And explore how Design & Technologies education can equip them with the skills and confidence to excel in the future.

For move information on the event, visit the DATTA Victoria Conference website here.

Information about Rethink Recycling’s exhibition

Rethink Recycling Co-op (RRC) stands at the forefront of a greener future, driven by their passion for sustainability and social responsibility. Together, they endeavour to reshape perceptions about recycling. Making a positive impact on the planet, and nurturing the prosperity of every member of their diverse community. They’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 RRC at their stand to see the machines in action.

Join Rethink Recycling on 22 July 2023 as we celebrate Plastic Free July. We’ll start the day with some lids sorting and washing, then have a BBQ lunch. More information regarding registration available on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rethinkrecycling.coop.

Join Rethink Recycling and the Yarra City Council at the 2023 Clean Up Australia event. More information and registration details available on the Clean Up Australia website: https://www.cleanup.org.au/.

Join Rethink Recycling at the 2023 Clayton Festival hosted by City of Monash on Sunday 23rd February 2023. This is a free event with pool entry included. We hope to see you there.

Join Rethink Recycling at the 2022 Green Living Festival on April 2nd.

Join Rethink Recycling at the 2021 Reconnect Festival on 26th May. Hosted by Realm Library.

Rethink Recycling are excited to be joining ECOSS at the 2021 Ecotopia Earth Festival. Learn more on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yarravalleyecoss.

March 7th marks the 2021 Clean Up Australia Day, where you’ll find the team from Rethink Recycling at Aspendale Beach. Find more information on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rethinkrecycling.coop.