REducing Metal Waste in Tasmania

The "Bike in Bloom" project is a fantastic example of how repurposing metal waste in a creative way to engage with the community and promotes sustainability to locals and tourists.

The project involves repurposing old and damaged materials, including a bike, lampshades, and baskets from fridges, to create an innovative and visually appealing landscape installation. This demonstrates the value of creative thinking in reusing items that might otherwise end up in the landfill

RESULTS + BENEFITS   

• Practical and viable long-term example of repurposing metal waste.

• Aline with Circular economy in circulating materials by keeping them in use for as long as possible.

• Community involvement and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to preserve Local Culture and identity.

• Tourist attraction space enhancing the message of reducing waste.

• SDGs 10 - 12 -13 and 17.

Conclusion:

Lastly, the Huon Council's Community Grant Program supported this project. This support encourages small businesses and local governments to collaborate and reinforces the importance of promoting sustainability in an engaging and empathetic way that resonates with the community and the planet.

Location: Geeveston-Port Huon Walking Track, Tasmania.

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