Filmed at Reviva Ibis Reuse Shop Rockhampton, the story showcased how pre-loved items are diverted from landfill and given a second life through Reviva Reuse Shops. The segment also highlighted Resource Recovery Australia’s commitment to creating jobs and training opportunities for people experiencing barriers to employment, while helping communities embrace practical, sustainable solutions to waste.

WIN News also visited The Tinkerage, where community members are learning new skills and transforming salvaged materials into creative and useful projects. The story featured local maker Bruce, whose winning entry in last year’s Reviva Reuse Competition transformed discarded gas bottles into a striking Darth Vader-inspired fire pit.

The Reviva Reuse Competition celebrates the same creativity and resourcefulness seen every day across Reviva Reuse Shops and The Tinkerage. Whether it’s a simple repair, furniture makeover, garden project or unique upcycling creation, every entry helps show what’s possible when materials are given a second chance.