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    What Does Remanufacturing Look Like?

    When people think about manufacturing, they often imagine new products being made from new materials. But what if valuable products could be restored, rebuilt and returned to use instead of being thrown away?

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    Celebrating 10 Years of Reuse at the Albury Upcycle and Reuse Shop

    For the past decade, Albury City Council’s Upcycle and Reuse Shop has been giving unwanted items a second chance while helping the community reduce waste. Located at the Albury Waste Management Centre, the Upcycle and Reuse Shop has become much more than a place to find a bargain – it’s a practical example of the circular economy in action.

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    Circular Economy 101: More than just recycling

    When people hear the term circular economy, they often think of recycling. And while recycling is an important part of the solution, a circular economy goes much further. It rethinks how we design, use and manage products and materials, so they stay in circulation for as long as possible, reducing waste and making better use of our resources.

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    The Basics of Circular Economy
    What if waste didn’t exist by design? In this thought-provoking video, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation explores how a circular economy can transform the way we produce, use and recover resources. Covering concepts such as repair, sharing, remanufacturing, recycling and regeneration, she demonstrates how rethinking products and systems can unlock new opportunities for people, businesses and the environment. Based on the video transcript provided by the user.
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    Deep Dive on Design and the Circular Economy
    What if sustainability was built into every product from the very beginning? This deep dive into circular design explores how designers can rethink products, services, and systems to reduce waste, extend product life, and create lasting value. Through practical frameworks and proven strategies, it demonstrates how design can drive the shift from a linear economy to a circular one
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    Circularity Metrics for Australia
    Australia’s transition to a circular economy is underway, but progress varies significantly across regions. This CSIRO report explores how materials move through Australia’s economy, from extraction and consumption to waste and recycling, and measures performance against key circularity indicators. The findings highlight where meaningful change is occurring, where structural challenges remain, and what actions are needed to reduce resource consumption, improve material efficiency, and build a more sustainable future.
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    Circular Precincts
    What does a circular economy look like at the precinct level? This report showcases how place-based innovation can transform the way communities, infrastructure and developments are planned and managed. Drawing on the expertise of leading practitioners from across Australia, it offers practical tools, case studies and strategies for creating circular precincts that deliver environmental, economic and social benefits.
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    • Circular Economy 101
    Australia’s Circular Economy Resources portal
    Discover practical resources that support Australia’s circular economy transition. This collection includes frameworks, research, tools, and guidance that help businesses and communities reduce waste, improve resource productivity, and create long-term environmental and economic benefits
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    • Industry Insight
    What Does Remanufacturing Look Like?
    5 min read
    • Getting Started
    Celebrating 10 Years of Reuse at the Albury Upcycle and Reuse Shop
    5 min read
    • Industry Insight
    Circular Economy 101: More than just recycling
    5 min read
    • Industry Insight
    What the New Food Waste Mandates Mean for Food Businesses
    5 min read

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