What’s Happening?
Resource Recovery Australia (RRA) is celebrating National Recycling Week with two major events on Saturday, 16 November: The celebration will take place at the Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility.
The Reviva Ibis Reuse Shop will host a community fair with family-friendly craft activities and a live auction beginning at 10:00 am, featuring unique items like a Paul Reed Smith guitar and a vintage epergne.
The Tinkerage, a hands-on workshop space, will also open its doors, offering practical workshops on repurposing, repair, and sustainable skills.
RRA Site Manager Kahli Pearson expressed her excitement for the auction, saying, “We’ve amassed an incredible array of items for this auction, and we’re excited to see these treasures find new homes in the community.
It’s a chance to celebrate sustainability by choosing pre-loved items, with proceeds helping local people facing barriers to work find employment.”
Why It Matters
This event promotes sustainability and waste reduction by encouraging the reuse of goods and teaching practical skills.
The Tinkerage offers a unique resource for locals to learn techniques that contribute to environmental conservation.
Local Impact
The Tinkerage will be an ongoing resource for the Rockhampton community, empowering residents with skills in repair and reuse, helping reduce landfill waste and fostering a stronger culture of sustainability.
By the Numbers
- Event Date: Saturday, 16 November 2024
- Auction Start: 10:00 am at the Reviva Ibis Reuse Shop
- Feature Items: Includes a Paul Reed Smith guitar and a rare vintage epergne
Zoom In
The live auction offers locals an opportunity to bid on unique, carefully curated items, with all proceeds going toward employment initiatives for people facing job barriers in the community.
Zoom Out
The launch of The Tinkerage aligns with broader recycling and sustainability goals, providing a space to engage the public in waste reduction and sustainable practices.
What to Look For Next?
With its doors now open, The Tinkerage will host regular workshops on upcycling, repair, and sustainable living, inviting the Rockhampton community to continue engaging with and benefiting from RRA’s sustainability initiatives.
