The 2022 Festival was held on Saturday 30 April 2022 at Kambri, ANU.
The theme of the festival was One Person, a World of Difference.
Waste is a growing crisis all over the world, and it's going to take each one of us to step up and take action to change that.
We’re so proud of our event. We had more than 300 people, 9 panel speakers, 2 fabulous workshops, a giant clothes swap, launch of the ACT Conservation Council’s race to zero waste campaign, the Australian launch of GoZero Waste app, 15 great stalls and a creative kids’ space.
Check below to watch videos of our panel discussions and app launch.
Festival SponsorS
Our two major sponsors for the 2022 Zero Waste Festival were The Green Shed and Two Before Ten. We give huge thanks to both of these organisations for supporting Zero Waste Revolution in putting on such an important event.
PANELS (Recorded)
go zero waste / app launch
The 2022 festival saw the official Australian launch of the Go Zero Waste App. Go Zero Waste maps the location of zero waste businesses and facilities in and around a city, easily connecting consumers to zero waste products and services. It also features tips and challenges to inspire individuals to adopt sustainable consumption habits in their every day lives.
Zero in our own backyard
Local waste reducing trailblazers discuss how we can make a difference at home and in our CBR owned businesses.
Panellists
Jess Fordyce: ACT Young Environmentalist of the Year
Brook Clinton: Capital Scraps and SEE Change
Sammy Williamson: Founder of Rosella Street
BE A HERO OF ZERO
A thought provoking discussion illuminating ways our communities can create and implement waste reducing practices that have a global impact.
Panellists
Camille de Burgh: Low Waste Lifestyle
Minister Shane Rattenbury: MLA - ACT Greens - Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction
Julie Boulton: Monash Sustainable Development Institute
OUR ROADMAP TO ZERO
Festival ideas and strategies come together live on stage as we create a roadmap for Canberrans to create a zero waste city - as a community.
Panellists
Amardeep Wander: Asia Pacific Waste Consultants
Minister Chris Steel: MLA - ACT Labor - Minister for Transport and City Services
Helen Oakey: ACT Conservation Council
WORKSHOPS
FOOD WASTE AVOIDANCE
Practical ways to reduce food waste in the home with inspiring ideas and recipes that help the planet and your wallet.
This workshop was run by Yvette McKay, the Assistant Director – Food Waste Projects, ACT Government NoWaste.
HOW TO CUT YOUR WASTE IN HALF
How to dramatically reduce your waste with three easy steps. Gain inspiration and get practical tips to reduce your waste in a way that will suit you and your family.
This workshop was run by Camille de Burgh, a Canberra local who is passionate about living (and sharing) a low waste lifestyle. Check out her popular Instagram: @lowwastelifestyle.
CLOTHES SWAP
Give your clothes another chance at life. Swapping clothes is a practical way to reduce waste and have fun at the same time! Bring up to five items of good quality clothing, shoes or accessories to swap with other festival goers. Take home the same number of items as you contributed.