Deconstruct & Re-construct: Design for a circular economy

Deconstruct & Re-construct: Design for a circular economy

Explore how to take things apart and put them back together in a more sustainable way

By Sustainability Victoria

Date and time

Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST

Location

Building 16 (Storey Hall) - RMIT University

348 Swanston Street #Building 16 336 Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia

About this event

  • 2 hours

Join us for an exciting event focusing on sustainable design! Learn how to rethink materials and products in a circular economy framework. Discover innovative ways to deconstruct and re-construct items to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact.
Network with like-minded individuals and experts in the field. Whether you're a designer, student, or simply passionate about sustainability, this event is for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore new approaches towards a more sustainable future.

For Melbourne Design Week 2024, Sustainability Victoria is inviting a panel of designers and innovators to discuss the life cycle of products, the materials we use, and what we could be doing to change end of life and replacement practices.

In our session hear Elizabeth Chamberlain (iFixit), John Gertsakis (Product Stewardship Centre of Excellent) and Sarah D’Sylva (Hyloh), talk about how we can change our current system to adapt to less material use, through clever and considerate design, using the right materials.

Join us together with Regen Melbourne to discuss Australia’s repair and reconstruct future.

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Sustainability Victoria (SV) is mobilising Victorians to create a better environment, now and for our future. We provide a first port-of-call for all Victorians to inspire practical ideas and advice, improve our environment and use resources wisely. We know what to do and who to connect with to ensure that all Victorians have the answers they need to create a better environment for us all.

 

SV's statutory objective is to facilitate and promote environmental sustainability in the use of resources. Established under the Sustainability Victoria Act 2005, SV is a statutory authority with a board appointed by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change. SV has obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1970 for statewide waste management strategy and planning.

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