Zero Waste Victoria
Zero Waste Victoria – Empowering communites to reduce waste
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ZeroWasteVic
Zero Waste Victoria
Zero Waste Victoria is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities in Victoria to reduce waste and adopt sustainable living practices. Operating as a volunteer-driven charity, the organization focuses on educating and advocating for waste reduction through everyday choices and community engagement.
History and Mission
Founded with the goal of fostering a world with less waste, Zero Waste Victoria emphasizes reducing, repurposing, repairing, swapping, and sharing to avoid the creation of unnecessary waste. The organization works to dismantle barriers to responsible waste management and waste avoidance by engaging with government policies and advocating for effective action plans.
Activities and Programs
Zero Waste Victoria organizes events and initiatives aimed at educating the public and inspiring practical steps toward sustainability. One of the hallmark events is the Zero Waste Festival, first held in 2018, which provides workshops and panels to share skills and ideas about minimizing waste. The festival brings together local community members and experts to promote collaboration in waste reduction efforts.
The organization also encourages participation through memberships, allowing supporters to contribute directly to advocacy and education projects. Additionally, Zero Waste Victoria hosts community activities like swap events to facilitate sharing and repurposing goods.
Leadership
Kirsty Bishop-Fox is a co-founder and president of Zero Waste Victoria. In her role, she actively advocates for systemic change to help remove obstacles to sustainable waste management within government frameworks.
Impact
Through its volunteer-driven efforts, Zero Waste Victoria empowers individuals and communities across Victoria to downsize their waste footprint. The organization’s advocacy and education initiatives contribute to broader environmental goals of reducing landfill use and fostering a cleaner, greener future.
Recognition
Zero Waste Victoria is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), reflecting its status as a legitimate and accountable nonprofit entity.
This summary captures the core aspects of Zero Waste Victoria’s mission, activities, and impact as a nonprofit organization committed to waste reduction and sustainability in Victoria, Australia.
[1] https://zerowastevictoria.org.au [2] https://zerowastevictoria.org.au/about/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/9129a50d-86dd-e911-a812-000d3ad1f497 [4] https://www.instagram.com/zerowastevictoria/ [5] https://www.sustainabilitypathways.com.au/zero-waste-victoria/
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Novinky
Here’s your invitation to our upcoming 2025 Open Meeting on 6th November for a chance to connect, collaborate, and help shape a waste-free future. 🌿 Open Meeting – 6:00 pm We’ll share updates on our key campaigns and what’s ahead for the next year, including: • Reducing soft-plastic waste through industry accountability • Expanding the Zero Waste Festival and advocacy programs • Encouraging reuse and refill initiatives • Tackling textile waste • Supporting the Right to Repair movement • Promoting producer responsibility and circular solutions This is your opportunity to contribute ideas, connect with others, and help drive meaningful change. Whether you’re new to Zero Waste Victoria or a long-time supporter, your voice matters. 🪴 AGM – 7:30 – 8:00 pm (optional) All committee positions will be declared vacant, and we welcome nominations — particularly for general committee roles and the Treasurer position. If you’re ready to help guide our work, we’d love to hear from you. 📅 Key details Date: Thursday 6 November 2025 Time: 6pm - 8pm Venue: St Kilda – details provided upon RSVP 📍RSVP: info@zerowastevictoria.org.au 💚If you’d like to discuss joining the committee or volunteering, please reach out to kirsty@zerowastevictoria.org.au. (fb)
Halloween netting creates more than a waste issue. Remember not everyone is aware. It looks like harmless fun to many but let's not going to sugarcoat it, this is no treat. Halloween web kills wildlife. (fb)
Poslední komentáře
❤️ Love what you guys are doing! It's so inspiring to see a community come together to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Can't wait for the Zero Waste Festival! 🌍💚detail |
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Absolutely on board with Zero Waste Victoria! It's amazing how small changes in our everyday choices can lead to a cleaner and greener future. Let’s all make a difference together! 🙌♻️detail |
Poslední diskuze
What strategies can we implement to encourage local businesses to adopt zero-waste practices?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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How can we better engage schools in our community to teach kids about waste reduction and sustainability?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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Empowering Victorians to reduce their waste Empowering Victorians to reduce their waste We are a nonprofit volunteerdriven run organisation Our mission is to empower Victorians to downsize their waste through everyday choices while advocating for meaningful change. What we do Campaigns learn more Zero Waste Festival learn more Information stalls learn more Advocacy learn more Upcoming events Zero Waste Festival Expressions of interest for speakers stallholders and sponsors are now open Where Fed SquareWhen Saturday 14 September 2024 learn more Family Toy Swap Looking for a fun and sustainable way to update your childs toy box. Where Fed SquareWhen Wed 2 October 2024 Sign up to our newsletter to find out more Support us Join us to help create a cleaner greener future. Become a member of Zero Waste Victoria to directly support our advocacy and education initiatives.
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