Green Industries SA

Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable future for South Australia? This exciting new role will work together to lead the development and implementation of circular economy strategy and metrics for South Australia. For more information and to apply, visit the link below: 👉 Project Officer Circular Economy Policy: https://lnkd.in/ggvKuEz6

July 3 is International Plastic Bag Free Day, but time is up for single-use plastics (also known as SUPs) in South Australia.   From 1 September this year, we are banning single-use plastic barrier bags and thick supermarket and boutique-style plastic bags, as well as a number of other single-use products, from sale, supply and distribution in South Australia. So every day in South Australia will be a plastic bag free day.   To learn more about the upcoming bans, visit https://lnkd.in/gkWaeN6G

The South Australian hospitality industry made a huge leap forward today in its clean and green efforts, with the launch of the AHA|SA’s Sustainability Guide for the SA Hospitality Industry. Follow the link to learn more and access the guide: https://lnkd.in/gdUyX3EA AHA|SA members have already adopted many principles outlined in the guide including limiting food and other wastage and implementing energy and water savings measures. In collaboration with the State Government’s Green Industries SA and local sustainability consultants 2XE, this guide will cement our industry’s commitment and provide comprehensive resources to empower hotels in adopting and excelling at sustainable practices. Thanks to the Kent Town Hotel for hosting our discussion panel leaders: Warrick Duthy from the Watervale Hotel Mark Condi from Duxton Pubs Andrew Kemp from Matthews Hospitality Group Anna Moeller | Nick Palousis | Josh Wheeler GAICD | Department for Environment and Water

Green Industries SA is an enabler and driver of change, supporting development of the circular economy through diverse collaborations and partnerships which improve productivity, resilience, resource efficiency and the environment. We want to thank Green Industries SA for supporting the Business for Good Conference through a generous donation that has allowed us to secure our keynote speaker, Dr. Melanie Rieback. Co-founder of award-winning social enterprise computer security company Radically Open Security, Dr. Melanie Rieback also helps founders break free from traditional business models and implement sustainable non-extractive practices through her post growth incubator, Nonprofit Ventures. Come hear her speak at the Business for Good Conference on Thursday 20th June: https://lnkd.in/eMXDW5mk

The Green Building Council of Australia is hosting Green Building Day in Adelaide on the 13th of June. Topics included are Nature Positive, Social Impact through built environment, sustainable finance and circular materials. The event presents a diverse line up of local and interstate speakers including Built who will be joining the Panel: Re-use, repurpose and circularity in action, discussing their recently published, free and practical resource, "How to Write a Building Disassembly Plan", developed in partnership with Coreo.   Register here - https://lnkd.in/gHT64zGY

Adelaide Sustainable Building Network and Green Industries SA are hosting a Circular Hub presentation and workshop on June 19. Tickets available online: https://lnkd.in/ghbVgwpb

Our Business Sustainability Team recently attended the launch of Habitat for Humanity Australia’s newest ReStore Sorting Shed, proudly supported by GISA through our Recycling Infrastructure Grant program. The new shed will enable ReStore to increase the volume of donations of building materials and furniture received for repair, upcycling and re-selling, keeping these materials in use, and out of landfill. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggQjc-qc

Business Victor Harbor has celebrated the success of its inaugural Fleurieu Region Circular Business Program at its ‘Going Circular’ event. The program, proudly funded by GISA and delivered by Rawtec, supported 5 businesses local to the region to move to more circular practices. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2JS5dyZ

Our Autumn e-newsletter update went out today. You can read the latest from Green Industries SA on this link, and you can subscribe to make sure you're up with the latest on #waste #recycling and #circulareconomy news: https://lnkd.in/d7VF4Dxe

Another winner from our Circular Economy Market Development grants: ReCork, which captures cork for recycling and reuse, including as soles in the iconic RM Williams boots. #CircularEconomy https://lnkd.in/gTNNppuh