Author: Reverse Garbage

Reverse Garbage is an internationally recognised, award-winning environmental co-operative committed to promoting sustainability. Each year Reverse Garbage collects tonnes of resources including reusable off-cuts, over-runs, art & craft materials, stage props, knic-knacks, furniture and other items from hundreds of supporting commercial and industrial businesses, as well as through the generosity of the community.

Mosaic Workshops in February & March 2015

The dates of our last series of mosaic workshops are out! If you’ve joined us before (thanks!) or are discovering the art of mosaic for the first time, we welcome participants to join us in completing the mosaic yarning circle for the Yenmala Nura (“Walk Through Country”) Garden! No experience is necessary and you will … Continue reading Mosaic Workshops in February & March 2015

Product of the Week: Stylish Designer Baby Bags – just in!

Just arrived: designer baby bags, usually retailing for $199 (!!), available from Reverse Garbage for $20 each! An everyday baby nappy bag that not only looks stylish, but is also practical in every way, the these handy bags are made from high quality PU leather and has everything a carer needs – masses of storage … Continue reading Product of the Week: Stylish Designer Baby Bags – just in!

Mosaic Workshops at Reverse Garbage

The second stage of the creation of our Indigenous Storytelling Garden, the Yenmala Nura (‘Let’s Walk Through Country’) Garden, is underway! Thank you to volunteers who have spared their time to contribute to the mosaic pieces. The garden will soon feature a mosaic ‘yarning circle’ made from donated Reverse Garbage tiles and featuring various Aboriginal … Continue reading Mosaic Workshops at Reverse Garbage

Reverse Garbage Welcomes Dare Kavanagh as Chief Executive Officer

Reverse Garbage announced today that Dare Kavanagh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Community Co-Operative, effective immediately. Yvette Andrews, Reverse Garbage President, said that Dare Kavanagh brings to the organisation substantial experience from the public, not-for-profit and private sector, as well as significant leadership experience and an understanding of membership … Continue reading Reverse Garbage Welcomes Dare Kavanagh as Chief Executive Officer

The Yenmala Nura Indigenous Storytelling Garden Comes to Life

Members of the community are invited to attend the official opening of the Yenmala Nura (“Let’s Walk Through Country”) Indigenous Storytelling Garden at The Addison Road Community Centre, 12:30pm Tuesday 25 November 2014. Reverse Garbage, Australia’s largest creative reuse centre, and Billyara Aboriginal Art have transformed the once derelict and run down garden area – … Continue reading The Yenmala Nura Indigenous Storytelling Garden Comes to Life

Customer Service Assistant – Casual

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. WE WILL CONTACT APPLICANTS WEEK OF 1 SEPTEMER 2014 Much-loved, Community Co-Operative Fun and Creative Workplace Reuse Centre & Shop Reverse Garbage is Australia’s largest creative reuse centre dedicated to promoting and practicing reuse through its wide range of programs and services. A not-for-profit Community Co-Operative, Reverse Garbage is looking for … Continue reading Customer Service Assistant – Casual

Indigenous Storytelling Garden

Thanks to the support of Disney Club Penguin and The Addison Road Community Centre, we are in the final stages of completing an Indigenous Storytelling Garden (yet to be named) close to our Marrickville reuse centre. The garden will broaden opportunities for physical, intellectual, creative, social and cultural development for children in the community. The … Continue reading Indigenous Storytelling Garden