REcreator gift guide


Shopping reuse doesn’t restrict you to second hand. There’s a plethora of makers who use reuse resources to make ‘new’ items. We call them REcreators. Here’s a list of the wonderful REcreators who were a part of our REcreate Market here in April, which was generously supported by Inner West Council. Before you buy new, … Continue reading REcreator gift guide

ZERO WASTE Children’s Parties


Invite us to your birthday party and we’ll run an activity suitable for your theme and your guests’ age group. We can bring our giant loose parts play kit or our reuse resources so guests can make their own party hats and decorations, create their own unique piece of  junk jewellery, tinker with tools, design … Continue reading ZERO WASTE Children’s Parties

Collaborative Group Artwork For Kids Or Adults


Work with friends or family to build an artwork to give as a gift or as a team-building activity. Using Reverse Garbage’s unique reuse materials each member will receive a kit with instructions to create a part of an artwork. Individuals create their piece and return them. Our artist will then use the individual elements … Continue reading Collaborative Group Artwork For Kids Or Adults

Mail out craft activities and live classes


We have turned our education room into a recording studio and have taught ourselves how to ‘go live’. If you are looking for an activity that is good for the environment and will get the kids thinking creatively about reuse materials and how we can all be more sustainable then check out what we are … Continue reading Mail out craft activities and live classes

Isolation Kids Challenge #RGkidsISOchallenge


Attention parents! Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained during isolation? We are running a competition and we want to see your child’s arty reuse creations! So whilst stuck at home in isolation, get your kids to make something creative and arty out of waste or packaging they find around the house! It’s a … Continue reading Isolation Kids Challenge #RGkidsISOchallenge

How to have a more environmentally friendly Easter hat parade


Small changes can make a big difference. One change you and your kids can make this Easter is to choose to reuse for the Easter hat parade.  Imagine this, hundreds of kids at your school are excited to participate in the yearly Easter hat parade. Each child creates a beautiful and unique piece of art … Continue reading How to have a more environmentally friendly Easter hat parade

The buzz on bees wax wraps


Beeswax wraps aren’t just a great alternative to single use plastics, they’re also magic at keeping foods fresher for longer. They’re perfect for:  Keeping loaves of sourdough bread fresh in humid weather Wrapping herbs like coriander and basil – they keep their colour for much longer and wilt less in the fridge Preventing ginger from … Continue reading The buzz on bees wax wraps