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How our #WASTE2WAGES purpose empowers our team

At Resource Recovery Australia, our commitment to a sustainable future goes beyond just waste management – it’s about transforming lives through our not-for-profit purpose, #WASTE2WAGES.

As a social enterprise, we are dedicated to transforming waste into meaningful employment opportunities, providing our team with more than just a job.

#WASTE2WAGES is centred around empowerment, ensuring that our team not only earns a regular, livable wage but also receives continuous support for personal and professional growth. We believe in building skills that extend beyond the workplace, nurturing careers and individuals alike.

By supporting Resource Recovery Australia and #WASTE2WAGES, you are contributing to the ongoing training and development of our team. These opportunities include essential skills training in areas such as merchandising and customer service, as well as qualifications like test and tag, forklift licensing, and truck licensing.

A job with Resource Recovery Australia is more than just a means of earning a living; they are meaningful roles that allow our team to connect with our community and make a positive impact on the environment every day. Through #WASTE2WAGES, we are not just transforming waste – we are transforming lives.

Your continued support plays a crucial role in the success of #WASTE2WAGES and our not-for-profit purpose. It enables us to create a sustainable cycle of employment, training, and community engagement. We extend our heartfelt thanks for standing by us and being a part of our journey.

Thank you for supporting #WASTE2WAGES, where every effort counts towards building a better future for individuals, communities, and the environment. Together, we are making a difference.

The Reviva Reuse Competition Winners

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.

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Discover Reviva Ibis Rockhampton: Redefining Waste and Community Impact

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.

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Addressing Consumption to Tackle Waste in Australia

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.

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Reviva: More Than a Tip Shop

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.

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