The SACC Sustainability Committee welcomes you to attend an inspiring event focused on Circular Recovery Systems and how we can establish resource recovery systems that are viable and foster local Circular Economies of scale. Transitioning to a circular economy is essential to tackling the environmental challenges of our linear economy, where resources are extracted, used and discarded. Businesses play a key role in this shift by rethinking and transforming their traditional models toward more sustainable, circular practices and recovery systems.
The event will kick off with a topic speaker on the Circular Economy Framework, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring key stakeholders in the Australian Circular Economy context, who will share knowledge, initiatives, opportunities and challenges covering key questions:
- How can Australia effectively achieve its Circular Economy (CE) targets, particularly the 80% recovery goal, given the current gaps in product and material reuse or reprocessing?
- How can businesses and policymakers drive progress from 60% to 80% circularity through innovation and collaboration?
- How do we best close the gap and improve the current lack of appropriate collection infrastructure?
- What type of reprocessing solutions are currently missing and what is required for reprocessing/reuse to work?
Panellists:
- Florian van den Corput, Senior Advisor of Circular Economy at the SV Lab, Sustainability Victoria
- Darren Thorpe, Managing Director, Australian Paper Recovery Pty Ltd
- Flavia Vaz, Corporate Affairs Director, Tetra Pak Oceania, Japan and Korea
- Edward Bond, Principal, Robert Bird Group
- Brendan Lee, Circular Economy Manager at Closed Loop Environmental Solutions
After the panel, Linda Nordin, Circular Economy Specialist, will lead an interactive workshop on the key drivers of the Circular Economy and why the CE focus is crucial for businesses. She’ll explore the shift from linear to circular models, what it means for your business and the economic benefits of adopting circular solutions. Known for her practical, results-driven approach, Linda will provide actionable insights to help you navigate this transition.
The evening will finish with networking opportunities with like-minded people. Join us for this insightful discussion and workshop on the Circular Economy!
When: Wednesday 6 August, 4.00-8.00 pm
Where: International Chamber House, Level 5, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Register now, spaces are limited: SACC Members $20, Non Members $45, Tetra Pak and ICH invited guests Free. Afternoon tea, drinks and canapés are included.
This event is now fully booked, please contact sacc@swedishchamber.com.au for any information.
This event is kindly supported by:
