The Circular Economy of Metal Waste in Tasmania

“John wanted to have a positive impact on his community by promoting creativity and his own love of art. He and Jan worked with Milca Perez, a specialist consultant in sustainable living and circular economy, to extend the business by establishing a retail outlet named The Reuse Shed, adjacent to the recycling facility.”

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RESULTS + BENEFITS   

• This strategy as a project facilitator, required contacting diverse stakeholders, such as local government and small businesses, to apply for funding, gain support with a professional video and photo shoot, and design and print brochures at no cost to the client. 

• This strategy was put an EOI to participate in the Exploratory Learning Series, to bring brand awareness and potential collaborations by presenting at the BREP Review Forum featuring Craig Reucassel, from ABC TV's 'War on Waste'.

• SDGs 12 - 17.

Conclusion:

Small businesses that operate on a linear model need affordable and practical education to shift towards a circular economy mindset. Such businesses with a traditional approach require better education and support understanding of the transition with a system thinking approach, needing a sense of direction to navigate the complexity of the systems change.