Civic Futures Lab

💥SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VICTORIA ♻️ We're excited to share we've been cooking up a collaboration with our friends at Planet Ark. Civic Futures Lab x Great Plastic Rescue is sponsoring two seats at the upcoming CIRCO Circular Design Workshop in Melbourne! 🛠️ Valued at $1,540 per person, this is your chance to attend - for free - on us! This is an incredible opportunity for female founders and product designers to elevate their circular design skills. So, if you a) have a product; b) are based in Victoria; and c) have a genuine goal to "go circular" - then we'd love to here from you. We're officially launching the EOI process on Monday 26 August, but here's your chance to be first in line to receive and entry pack!!! Register your interest now: 🔗 www.greatplasticrescue.co And the good news - eligible entrants will also receive a special Civic Futures Lab discount code. T&C's apply. #CircularEconomy #ProductDesign #Sustainability #Innovation #circulardesign

🚀 #QldPol We need commitment to expedited action 🗳️ As we countdown to the Queensland State Election I’m so deeply proud to launch the Women in Sustainability Collective Manifesto for the next Parliament. The cost-of-living crisis, crime, affordable housing, and healthcare have rightly been central to the 2024 campaign debate; yet, we cannot forget that climate action is inextricably linked to solving these issues. Investing in climate solutions, including renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, not only addresses climate risks but also reduces long-term living costs, improves health outcomes, and fosters safer, more resilient communities. A just and fair transition is essential—one that ensures all Queenslanders, especially vulnerable communities, are supported through the transition to a sustainable future, unlocking both economic opportunity and nature repair . I am deeply humbled to have worked on this advocacy initiative with the formidable Cle-Anne Gabriel from ThinkZero and Georgine Roodenrys from Deloitte Australia. The vision would not have been possible without you both. Special thanks also go to Nicole T Garofano, PhD, AAIP Heidi Hauf Rachel Nolan Anne Tiernan Sarah Delahunty for supporting our mission. THANK YOU to the 250+ Women in Sustainability Collective for contributing to this Manifesto and showing up to connect with the remarkable women leading change across sectors and Qld communities 🙏 Steven Miles David Crisafulli Sam O'Connor MP Sonja Johnson BBus, GradCert, GAICD, PMP, ACEcD, MIML Glenys Schuntner Kylie Porter Aaron Fa'Aoso Bree James Yolonde Entsch Meaghan Scanlon MP Honourable Curtis Pitt MP Lance McCallum MP Charis Mullen MP Allan Dale Sandra Harding Lisa McLean #climate #circulareconomy #renewables #emissions #sustainablefinance #sustainablefuels #justtransition

🔇 LOCAL COUNCILS 📨 Invitation to Pilot & Test a Digital Product Passport with Australian company Rosella Street. Have you heard of the new Digital Product Passport system built just for government to solve the "Recycled Content Verification Challenge"? By design, the DPP system aligns with the National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability and the evolving direction of the ReMade brand and it will empower all levels of government to confidently source local recycled products and manage them throughout their lifecycle, feeding them back into the circular economy! Key Components of the DPP: 🛂 Digital Product Passport Management System (DPPMS): Store and manage DPPs, maintain a material bank, and report on end-of-life outcomes. 🖥️ National DPP Database (DPPD): View and compare trusted, verifiable information across all product DPPs in Australia. 🏗️ Project Functionality: Support the capture of products and materials used in council and agency-funded projects. Rosella Street are inviting interested Local Government NSW Councils and Government Agencies to contribute to system design and test the solution between Nov 2024 and Apr 2025 at no cost. How to get involved: Visit: https://lnkd.in/gbwvJYaN / connect via LinkedIn Rosella Street The DPP project is supported by NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the NSW Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) Program. NSW Office of Local Government Circular Australia Circularity for Climate NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Lisa McLean Bronwyn Voyce Leanne Griffin #digitalproductpassport #productpassport #recycledcontent #traceability #localgovernment #nswlocalgov #nswgov #circulareconomy #circularity #materialbank #circularmaterials

📣NEWSFLASH 📣We’re DOUBLING our impact!! We are now giving away four tickets to the three-day CIRCO Circular Design Workshop valued at a whopping $6,160!! Proudly sponsored by Civic Futures Lab and supported by our friends at Australian Circular Economy Hub & Planet Ark, we’ll select two teams of two product owners/designers from Victorian-based organisations to attend, with each seat valued at $1,540pp. Submit your entry here https://lnkd.in/g5mf28JC before midnight Wed 28 Aug 2024. T&C's apply.

📣 VICTORIA THIS IS FOR YOU 💸 We’re thrilled to officially announce that Applications are now open for our Circular Design Workshop Competition 🚀 At Civic Futures Lab we’re on a mission to accelerate the circular economy. Through this initiative, we're supporting women-owned products and women designers who are as passionate about circularity as we are. That’s why we’re sponsoring two fully-funded spots for the CIRCO Circular Business Design Workshop in Melbourne (3-5 September) valued at $1,540 each! 💡Did you know? Up to 80% of a product’s environmental impact is locked in during the design stage! This is why circular design is so powerful—it’s where we have the most opportunity to make a real difference. ♻️ We aim to contribute to building capacity and awareness in circular design in Australia. We’re looking for innovative, high-impact products that push the boundaries of sustainability. 👉 Apply now for your chance to attend this game-changing workshop, gain hands-on skills, and connect with industry leaders. The application process is simple, and we can’t wait to see what you’re working on! 🔗 www.greatplasticrescue.co ⏳ Entries close Wednesday, 28 August at midnight AEST. Winners announced Thursday, 29 August 2024. T&Cs apply, check our website for further info. Let's build a more sustainable model of production and consumption, one design at a time! Planet Ark Australian Circular Economy Hub Australian Circular Fashion Australian Retailers Association (ARA) National Retail Association Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Sustainability Victoria Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) ecologiQ Waste Management Review PKN Packaging News #CircularEconomy #WomenInDesign #Sustainability #CircularDesign #CircularDesign #productdesign #design #manufacturing

One of our amazing collaborators Sally-Anne Käsner has teamed up with our friends at Planet Ark to deliver ‘The Circular Business Design Workshop’ as part of the Australian launch of Circo, thanks to Sustainability Victoria.   Be one of the first to attend the first 3-day Circular Business Design Workshop (3-5 September) which will be delivered by CIRCO trainers from the Netherlands; or check our the other workshop dates. There's a lot of important work to do to enable the circular transition so the more skilled business owners we have in our circle, the better. Congratulations Paul Klymenko, Nicole T Garofano, PhD, AAIP, Emily Dunstan et. al. for getting this important capacity building initiaitve off the ground; I know it's been a marathon. If you're not in Victoria, you can also reach out to Civic Futures Lab for bespoke Circular Workshops for Executive and Boards and we'd be happy to support. #circulareconomy #circulardesign #circularity #circularityforclimate

Last chance to register to join us for a robust dialogue on the Policies and Politics shaping Queensland's transition to a zero carbon, circular economy! We the Women in Sustainability Collective can't wait to see you next Tues 27 August at Mott MacDonald Brisbane.

  With less than 3 weeks to go, our Women in Sustainability Collective event is shaping up to be a big one 🥳 More than 80 women have registered so if you haven’t yet registered, don’t delay for too long as numbers will be capped.   We're thrilled to announce Dr Anne Tiernan and Rachel Nolan will be taking the stage for a robust dialogue on where we are, where we need to be; and what we should be expecting from politicians in the lead up to the 2024 Queensland State Elections. Rachel Nolan is a non-executive director and consultant with a longstanding interest in urban sustainability, particularly in transport. She is a former Queensland Minister for Transport and Finance who is now Special Advisor, Deloitte Access Economics, Chair of the Boards of The McKell Institute (Qld) and Bicycle Queensland and a member of the Commonwealth Rail Industry Innovation Council.   Dr Anne Tiernan is a political scientist whose career spans higher education, federal and state government, consultancy and teaching. Anne has published extensively in Australia and internationally, including The Oxford Handbook of Australian Politics. Professor Tiernan is a National Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia, and a Fellow of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) and has held a range of Board appointments. She is now an Adjunct Professor with Griffith University and Managing Director of mission-led consultancy firm Constellation Impact Advisory.   And this is just the start of our exciting line-up! Join us Mott MacDonald for an afternoon dedicated to advancing Queensland's sustainability goals and forging meaningful connections; thanks for hosting us Shannah Brown 🥂   Have any questions? Please let us know! Bronwyn Voyce, Georgine Roodenrys and Cle-Anne Gabriel Civic Futures Lab | Deloitte | ThinkZero Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSstrUJi

Congratulations John Winning, Alice Kuepper and the formidable team at Winning Group including the extended team at Winning Appliances, Appliances Online, Andoo and Winning Services 👏 We’re honoured to work with such a forward thinking, ambitious group of companies. Designing our waste and pollution is fundamental to achieving a circular enconomy and your take-back program is second to none. 80,000+tonnes and counting! We get even more excited about the collective impact potential when we start to ideate how upstream, world leading appliance brands, can influence circularity through product and packaging design and innovation 😍 What do you think? Breville | Commercial Smeg Australia | Technology with Style Miele Australia LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd Samsung Australia Panasonic Australia Sony Australia & New Zealand Rheem Commercial Australia Bosch Australia & New Zealand AEG Powertools Australia Franke Group Fisher & Paykel Appliances #appliances #electronics #retail #design #packaging #sustainabledesign #EPR #stewardship

💰FUNDING FOR QLD CIRCULAR INNOVATION 🚀 EOI's are now open for project investment of $250k - $750k to drive Queensland's transition to a low-carbon, zero-waste future. Launched earlier this month by the Queensland Government's Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, the Circular Economy Investment Program EOI process (Stage 1) enables applicants to develop a high-level pitch of their project and outcomes, prior to proceeding to a detailed application (Stage 2). Eligible applications will be assessed against the Program Guidelines and the Stage 1 Assessment Criteria, which include: 🔄 Alignment with Program Objectives: Demonstrate how your project supports the transition to a circular economy. 🌟 Impact and Benefits: Highlight the expected environmental, social, and economic impacts. 📅 Feasibility: Provide a clear and achievable implementation plan and timeframe. 💡 Innovation: Show innovative approaches to circular economy practices. 🤝 Collaboration: Include partnerships and describe their roles in the project. Eligibility: → Individual businesses  → Industry clusters  → Social enterprises → Charities → Not-for-profits → Multisector partnerships EOI DUE IN 2 WEEKS ON MONDAY 29 JUL 2024 For more info and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWHkDPkv Please help spread the word Bronwyn Voyce Leyla Acaroglu Nicole T Garofano, PhD, AAIP Georgine Roodenrys Cle-Anne Gabriel Joyanne Manning Leanne Wiseman Leanne Kemp . Libby Chaplin Heidi Hauf Sarah Woolmington Anna Minns Caitlyn Touzell Jo Sheppard GAICD Jo Taranto Prue Bauer Peta Ellis Yas Grigaliunas Lisa McLean Jenni Philippe Marjon Wind - Dip IoD Shane Rodgers Philippe Ceulen Joe Moro Michael Lawrence Victoria Cuda Jarrah Steen Stewart Christie Ross Contarino Trent Twomey Allan Dale Kylie Porter Sonja Johnson BBus, GradCert, GAICD, PMP, ACEcD, MIML Glen Beckett Glenn MacRae Scott Waters MAICD MLGMA Scott Owen #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ZeroWaste #Queensland #NetZero