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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.

Hours

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

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Contact details

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

Planting Party

A celebration of community-led environmental action, art and plants, marking the start of spring.

  • Free
  • Talk
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20 Sep

Remake + Repair Workshop

Learn practical repair and upcycling skills while transforming old textiles into something new.

  • Free
  • Workshop
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13 Sep

Book Doof: A Daytime Rave for Readers

A no-pressure shared space for book lovers and creatives to relax, read, write or make – with music.

  • Free
  • Activity
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23 Sep

The Big Toy Swap

Give your child’s toy box a sustainable refresh at The Big Toy Swap. 

  • Free
  • Family and kids

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5 Sep – 7 Nov

Spring Five Elements Meditation

A free spring five elements meditation and mindfulness event.

  • Free
  • Talk
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13 Sep

Workshop: Writing Against Self-Censorship

A writing workshop inviting you to identify and interrogate the voices that shape what gets written.

  • Free
  • Talk
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10 Sep

Botanical Art: Science, Specimens and Stories Talk

A talk exploring the enduring relationship between botanical art and botanical science.

  • Talk
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15 Oct

Seniors in Melbourne: Meet the Author with Dr Marny Lishman

Meet Dr Marny Lishman author of Only You at this Seniors in Melbourne event.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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