RRA BLOG
At Resource Recovery Australia we want to encourage reuse and repurposing.
Our blog will be filled with good news stories from our team and ideas to help you reuse, repurpose and recycle.

Waste isn’t waste until it’s wasted – the waste hierarchy explained
At Reviva and Resource Recovery Australia, we’re big advocates for reuse, buying second hand, and recycling. We believe that everyone has a role to play

NSW Leaders Embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Training
In an effort to foster a more inclusive and culturally sensitive work environment, Community Resources (RRA’s parent organisation) recently organised a comprehensive Aboriginal and Torres

Celebrating NAIDOC Week: How My Elder Shaped My Multilingual Journey and Cultural Pride
Anthena Huynh is a Team Leader on Resource Recovery Australia’s Mobile Community Recycling Service which operates in the Cumberland, Parramatta and Blacktown local government areas.

Honouring our Elders – Jordy’s experience – NAIDOC Week 2023
In a world often consumed by hustle and bustle, it’s essential to pause and appreciate the guiding lights in our lives. Among the Indigenous peoples

The importance of Elders in Aboriginal Culture -NAIDOC 2023
NAIDOC Week is a time of great significance and celebration, as we come together to recognise and honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal

Embracing the Circular Economy: The Power of Buying Second Hand
Welcome to Reviva, we’re reuse shops, and we sit at the centre of a thriving circular economy. But you’re probably wondering what that means? What

Top Do’s and Don’ts for packing to visit a waste facility
Packing a trailer, car, or ute, to visit a waste facility can be quite a daunting task. But worry not! We’ve got you covered with

Why Does Buying Second Hand Matter? | Supporting Sustainability and Our Community
In a world where environmental concerns and community support are increasingly important, the choice to buy second-hand items has emerged as a powerful way to

Top brands to search for when second hand shopping
Are you new to second-hand shopping? A trip to your local reuse or second-hand shop can be overwhelming when you’re just starting out, but we

What is upcycling?
https://youtu.be/zq7v5Fku9xU We talk a lot about the importance of upcycling, but have you ever wonder what upcycling is? Upcycling is the process of taking an

How social enterprise helps transform waste to opportunities (#WASTE2WAGES)
RRA Noosa operates on the traditional lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Doonan, near Noosaville is home to the operations, in traditional aboriginal culture it

Lori’s journey as a woman in the waste management industry
The Australian Capital Territory is Ngunnawal Country. The region has a harsh climate with extreme cold and heat by Australian standards, making the Ngunnawal people

Unexpected career opportunities for Anthena
RRA’s Mobile Community Recycling Service (MCRS) operates on the lands of the Dharug people throughout Cumberland, Parramatta and Blacktown in Western Sydney. The region is

Waste consulting supported by social enterprise
In 2022, the Resource Recovery Australia consulting team partnered with Talis Consultants, planning an illegal dumping study for Campbelltown City Council to be completed early

Volunteering what’s in it for me?
Volunteers are one of the things that make our community great. They’re Special people who give their time and their skills to help our community

How partnering with local government helps us care for people and planet
Creating jobs that care for people and planet is at the core of all of Community Resources operations. For Resource Recovery Australia, this means partnering