A showcase of sustainable businesses and ideas including workshops to discuss sustainability issues to be held at Mingara in March 2023.

 

Progress: Venue has been booked, exhibitor information is completed and exhibitor booking has begun.

 

For more information check out the showcases website or call Freya on 0418223162

 

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A series of Ted like talks with 6 speakers sharing their experience and vision experience on working towards an extraordinary sustainable future to be held at Red Tree Theatre in Tuggerah.

 

Progress: Expect to be releasing talk details by early April 2021

 

Project details are available to partners and sponsors through the partners only page.

 

For more information check out the website or call Maxine on 0448008675

 

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A tool for SME’s to measure and benchmark metrics to improve sustainability outcomes. Being included in Jazoodle app as a start with interest from Xero once we have a working model.

 

Progress:

1. Coding expected to be completed and ready for review late September 2021 for release early 2022.
2. Coding Completed, Undergoing Beta testing. February 20222

Project details are available to partners and sponsors through the partners only page.

 

If interested in becoming involved in this project, contact Andrew on 0413828114

 

For full run down on this project check out the blog!

Establish an education centre for consumers on sustainable construction issues including developing a peer reviewed accreditation of sustainable, responsible suppliers and contractors in the construction sector. The focus of most sustainable construction rating systems is on products and assumed component outcomes. This accreditation is to focus on service standards and workmanship to make possible a consumers confidence in a whole of build sustainable outcome, from site management through to refurbishment or demolition.

Progress:

1. Conducting market research expect business model proposal. December 2021
2. Identified 3 key areas of focus: March 2022
   1. Improved standards; provide community with website as central repository for information on building standards in particular new Green star rating for housing
   2. Develop a criteria for differentiating builders and associated trades that work to consistently higher than normal industry standards that ultimately decrease maintenance needs and increase building life.
   3. Develop an owners advocacy service with deep trade experience that can represent the owners needs on the building site. Fulfilling the function that was historically known as the clerk of Works
3. Website;  working on content. March 2022
4. 'Master "Builder Criteria; Engaged Industry Association for feedback. March 2022

 

If interested in becoming involved in this project, contact Chris on 0432934127

 

Project details are available to partners and sponsors through the partners only page.

 

For full run down on this project check out the blog!

The food waste committee works with industry and individuals passionate about not wasting nutrients and moisture to reduce food waste wherever possible.

Progress: Ongoing support of Plate to Paddock initiatives and Diary waste composting collaboration.

 

If interested in becoming involved in this project, contact Elizabeth on 0457121707.

 

Project details are available to Partners and sponsors through the partners only page.

 

For full run down on this project check out the blog!

We feel there is a need to focus the community support for living in a Net zero Community by 2050 so will attempt to develop a roadmap that includes the necessary opportunities and threats in a manageable timeline. This should then provide an opportunity for the community to engage with ideas in a non partisan forum driven by locals for locals.

Progress:

1. Published 2020 REEL talks to set inspiring context for what is being done locally, expanding education in 2022 with more talks and showcase. August 2021
2. Researched existing models for communities to net Zero. Identified clearest model as written by Saul Griffiths in his new book: The big switch. See https://www.rewiringaustralia.org. Feb 2022
3. Key project to electrify everything is electrifying vehicles. Sourcing and installing Charging stations becomes a big priority. Have put together a sub committee to develop this. Feb 2022

If interested in becoming involved in this project, contact Bruce on 0418823023.

 

Project details are available to members and sponsors through the members only page.

 

For full run down on this project check out the blog!

There is a manufacturing opportunity to develop an alternative to polystyrene or indeed leather through conversion of agricultural or industrial fibrous waste. All timber waste but Medium Density Fibreboard can be recycled into gorgeous new timber products, chipboard or mulch there is a significant volume of MDF that goes to landfill every year. The CC boasts some of the largest manufacturers and users of MDF (some of whom are members) plus has an innovative packaging manufacturer (Phoenix Packaging) for end use. The CCSA is developing a business case for establishing a bio recycling centre for creating mycelium based products similar to those developed by ecovative design in the USA.

Progress:

1. Contacted Ecovative re R&D and manufacturing licensing . Feb 2022
2. Contacted Biofab in NZ for supply of products in meantime. Feb 2022
3. Contacted AMGA for appropriate industry experts. March 2022

If interested in becoming involved in this project, contact Marc on 0432158333.

 

Project details are available to members and sponsors through the members only page.

 

For full run down on this project check out the blog!