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  • Presenters holding placards in the Atrium at Fed Square.
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12 Sep

Zero Waste Festival

  • Free
  • Talk

Connect with the people, ideas and practical solutions making a difference at the Zero Waste Festival. Hear from inspiring speakers, meet local changemakers and discover simple ways to make sustainability part of everyday life.

Be inspired by thought-provoking panel discussions exploring plastic and single-use waste, data centres, everyday sustainability and the future of upcycled fashion. Plus, a live cooking zero waste challenge and a kids’ show. Also featuring Costa Georgiadis, celebrating the Melbourne launch of his new book, Costa’s Garden: Fruit.

Bring along your broken things to the Repair Cafe, learn new skills at the Mending Circle, and browse the Clothes, Fabric and Book Swaps, plus hands-on DIY activities.

Explore the Zero Waste exhibitors and discover practical ideas from businesses, community groups, recyclers and innovators.

More than a festival – Zero Waste is a celebration of sustainable living, innovative waste reduction and community action.

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Date Times
Sat 12 Sep
  • 12pm - 7.30pm 12:00pm - 7:30pm

Location

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

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This is a free event

Book online for Zero Waste Festival

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  • telephone number: 0438 666 638
  • email address: events@zerowastevictoria.org.au
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