Sponsors and Exhibitors
Bingo Industries
https://www.bingoindustries.com.au/
BINGO is one of Australia’s leading recycling and waste management companies with operations in the building & demolition and commercial & industrial sectors across the east coast of Australia.
Our vision is for a waste-free Australia. With a focus on transforming the recycling and waste industry, particularly in innovating to increase recycling rates and the diversion of valuable waste materials from landfill.
KPMG
https://home.kpmg/au/en/home.html
KPMG Australia’s Circular Economy Advisory team offers a full suite of services and solutions enabling organisations to take advantage of the opportunity presented by Australia’s transition to circularity. With services ranging from the development of circular strategies to advancing circular business models to measuring circularity to connecting Australia’s circular ecosystem, KPMG is also striving to be a leader in that transition.
Sustainability Victoria
https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/
Sustainability Victoria is a delivery agency of the Victoria State Government. Our purpose is to accelerate Victoria’s transition to a circular, climate resilient clean economy. We are driving this and more by providing businesses with the support they need to innovate, adopt, and implement circular economy opportunities and business models.
Tetra Pak
https://www.tetrapak.com/en-anz
Tetra Pak is a world leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Our promise, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects our vision to commit to making food safe and available, everywhere. At Tetra Pak, we believe the economy of the future must be “low carbon” as well as “circular” with minimum climate impact across the entire food value chain. Our business is focused on minimising waste and optimising use of resources.
Keynote Sponsors
Coles
https://www.colesgroup.com.au/home/
Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, with an extensive footprint of approximately 1,800 retail outlets nationally. We employ more than 120,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and we welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week. Our priority is to provide leading food, drink and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable and healthy for our customers.
Edge Impact
At Edge, we’re working towards a world where unsustainable is unthinkable. We welcome the motivated leaders, organisations and industries who are looking to deliver positive global impact.
To make it happen, we combine science, strategy and storytelling. Ensuring everything we do helps our clients impact people and the planet positively. Because what matters most is the outcome.
Networking Lounge Sponsor
Global Greentag
http://www.globalgreentag.com/
Global GreenTag is one of the world’s most robust, trusted and widely recognised ecolabels. Global GreenTag’s globally trusted Certification standards are recognised in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, South Africa, Africa and SE Asia elsewhere and in over 70 other countries.
Innovation Sponsor
Circular Economy Victoria
Circular Economy Victoria (CEV) is an incorporated not-for-profit, started in early 2019, that empowers small and medium enterprises to drive the transion to a Circular Economy in Victoria. Our vision is to help create a safe and just world where everyone can thrive in balance with the living planet. We see the circular economy as a key economic mechanism to help realise this vision, and small and medium circular enterprises providing the innovation required for this systemic change.
Destination Sponsors
Melbourne Convention Bureau
https://www.melbournecb.com.au/
As a part of Visit Victoria, Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) leads the acquisition and delivery of national and global business events for Melbourne and regional Victoria. This is achieved through partnering with the Victorian State Government, City of Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and over 250 private enterprise partners.
Visit Melbourne
https://www.visitmelbourne.com/
Hugging the tip of Australia’s east coast, Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state, covering 227,600 square kilometres – roughly the size of the British Isles.
A wealth of diverse regions and attractions are packed into this compact area, with sweeping coastlines, pristine beaches and national parks and forests teeming with wildlife, plus wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing and hiking. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied landscapes are easily reached as day trips from Melbourne.
Supporting Partner
Calyx.Eco
Calyx is an Australian based company delivering on a global demand for data driven sustainability across the food sector.
Our core focus is delivering high resolution data for supply chains across Asia. Combined with our partners we have over 27 years experience in the food sustainability space and are delivering solutions globally.
At Calyx we are using data to empower millions of people to make better decisions as growers, brands, retailers and consumers.
Calyx are working with Circularity 2023 to provide an Eco-Score for the menu items offered as part of the catering at this year’s Conference
Brought To You By
ACE Hub X Planet Ark
Planet Ark is an Australian not-for-profit helping individuals, communities, governments and businesses reduce their environmental impact. Planet Ark created the Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub) to be Australia’s go-to resource for circular economy thinking and action, providing companies, governments and communities with tools and education to help implement circularity.
Produced and Organised by
Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications is a third-generation family-owned company whose mission is to connect, educate and strengthen business communities around the world. We are an international media communications company who specialize in exhibitions, conferences, digital products, publications and custom solutions.
Media Partners
Government News
Government News is Australia’s independent online publication reporting on government in Australia. We provide independent coverage of local, state and federal government and their administration of programs and initiatives. We’re a trusted source of news and analysis for government and public sector professionals, including senior managers and key decision-makers at all levels, as well as elected representatives.
Inside Local Government
https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/
Inside Local Government is an online publication that provides a bridge for businesses around the world to get in front of decision makers throughout Australian Local Government. As your trusted online site for all news, information and events relating to Australian Local Government, the publication allows you to keep up to date with the latest news from local government bodies and related authorities.
Sustainability Matters
https://www.sustainabilitymatters.net.au/
Sustainability Matters magazine and website provide busy environmental and sustainability-focused professionals with an easy-to-use, readily available source of information that is crucial to gaining valuable industry insight.
The Fifth Estate
https://thefifthestate.com.au/
The Fifth Estate, launched in April 2009, is Australia’s leading online newspaper for the sustainable built environment and all the businesses, professionals, academics, government agencies, community groups, not-for-profits, individuals in Australia and globally who want to be part of the sustainability revolution.
Exhibitors
Accelerate Zero
Accelerate Zero is passionate about building the capacity of organisations to transition to net zero. Understanding and being part of the circular economy is intrinsic to this. We offer a range of public and in-house training that build the necessary knowledge and skills needed for organisations to play their part in the circular economy. We also deliver programs on Climate Risk, Net Zero Emissions and Nature Positive which have been delivered to over 250 Australian organisations.
For more information visit acceleratezero.com.au, email melissa@acceleratezero.com.au or call us for a chat on 0412 811 450.
Bridgestone
https://www.bridgestone.com.au/
Bridgestone reuses 400,000 truck tyres per year in Australia and New Zealand through our Bandag retread process. Instead of disposing of tyres with worn out treads, these can be remanufactured, and put back to work again and again. By reusing worn tyres and creating Bandag retreads, we reduce pollution, conserve oil and use less energy during the production process. The Bandag manufacturing plant also has a series of environmental features such as noise reduction of factory plant and machinery, solar panels at key sites, dust and emissions control measures, water harvesting, and recycling and monitoring of water usage. In addition to this, the rubber shavings from our Bandag factories across Australian and New Zealand which were once waste, are now recycled locally in Queensland and manufactured into residential and commercial flooring, sports surfaces, children’s playgrounds and waterparks, athletics tracks, and many other items.
McFarlane Medical
https://mcfarlanemedical.com.au/
McFarlane has been supplying the Australian healthcare sector for almost 40 years. 100% Australian owned & operated our organisation services the medical, laboratory, research and education sectors. Only the highest quality products and services benchmarked against the highest international medical and research professional standards are provided.
McFarlane strives to create greater awareness of circular practices throughout the entire supply chain both upstream and downstream. We have an increasing focus on sourcing environmentally sustainable products specialising in areas such as Australian made, plastic free, compostable and reusable solutions.
Natraplas
Natraplas is more than just another eco-friendly WA Based supplier and manufacturer. We are a family oriented business working with local businesses and international partners to provide cost effective off the shelf options and bespoke products to meet all of our clients needs. We are working closely with global pioneers in the bioplastic and sustainability industry and are very excited about the rapidly advancing sector.
Natraplas began with the idea of producing Australia’s first 100% Compostable Water bottle. We have now expanded and offer a variety of compostable food packaging products, tailored to the mining industry. Thanks to the ongoing support of a few Mining companies, we are displacing well over 28,000 kgs of plastic from landfills across the Pilbara each month.
REPLAS
Replas is an Australian company specialising in delivering sustainable recycled plastic products for built environments and public domain spaces.
Established in regional Victoria, Replas is built on innovative, leading-edge technologies developed by our team over 40 years, repurposing end-of-life plastic into durable products that can themselves be recycled, closing the loop for a truly circular outcome.
Resource Recycling
ReSource is redefining best practice in the Australian waste recycling industry with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to environmental excellence. Our state-of-the-art facility processes E-waste safely and efficiently, ensuring hazardous materials are handled responsibly. As industry pioneers, we transform old electronics into valuable resources, reducing waste, conserving finite materials, and minimising environmental impact. Our innovative approach is the first to bring Australia closer to global best practices, offering sustainable solutions for a greener future.