Celebrating Creativity and Sustainability: The Reviva Reuse Competition Winners
At Resource Recovery Australia (RRA), we believe in the incredible potential of reuse and upcycling to create sustainable communities. That’s why this year’s Reviva Reuse Competition was such an exciting event, showcasing the amazing ways everyday items can be transformed into something extraordinary.
Now in its fifth year, the competition brought together talented individuals from across Australia, each with their own unique take on reuse and repurposing. From upcycled sculptures to functional spaces, the creativity on display was truly inspiring.

Welcome to Reviva Ibis Rockhampton! Our latest video takes you on an inspiring tour of our Rockhampton site, highlighting the important work our team is doing to support sustainability and make a difference in the local community.

At Reviva Ibis Rockhampton, we’re redefining waste by turning it into an opportunity. Through our #WASTE2WAGES model, we give discarded items a new lease on life, diverting waste from landfill and transforming it into valuable resources.

Australia faces a critical challenge: can we move beyond our linear business-as-usual approach to truly embrace a circular economy? Gayle Sloan, CEO of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR), highlights that while Australians are concerned about the environment, our materialistic lifestyle drives waste generation. Since 2005, Australia’s waste per capita has surged, underscoring the need for a national conversation on consumption.

Reviva: More Than a Tip Shop – It’s a Reuse Shop with a Purpose

At Resource Recovery Australia (RRA), we’re more than just a waste management organisation. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we’ve spent the last 30 years dedicated to keeping waste out of landfill, creating job opportunities for people experiencing barriers to work, and fostering community engagement. One of our standout initiatives is Reviva, our reuse shops that embody the principles of sustainability and social impact.