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6 Sep

Zero Waste Festival

  • Free
  • Talk

The Zero Waste Festival is a space to reconnect with purpose, swap ideas and be part of something bigger.

Be inspired by panel discussions on plastic waste, youth climate action, everyday sustainability, food waste and fashion’s next chapter — plus a kids’ show and live cooking demo. Explore zero waste stalls, refill stations, community changemakers and cutting-edge solutions.

Get hands-on with Clothes, Fabric and Book Swaps, a Repair Cafe, Mending Circle and Recycling Hub. Make produce bags, recycled cards, meet pollinator champions and enjoy creative activities for all ages.

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Sat 6 Sep
  • 10am - 6.30pm 10:00am - 6:30pm

Location

The Atrium and The Edge
Fed Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

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  • telephone number: 0438 666 638
  • email address: festival@zerowastevictoria.org.au
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Auslan interpreted
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