Zero Waste Festival 2025
Schedule
Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Federation Square, Melbourne | Melbourne, VI
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Reset, Rethink and Recharge at this year’s Zero Waste FestivalThis isn’t your average festival — it’s a powerful coming-together of people. Whether you’re just beginning your low-waste journey or already deeply immersed in sustainable living, the Zero Waste Festival is a space to reconnect with purpose, swap ideas, and be part of something bigger. It’s where community, creativity and climate action collide — a vibrant, solutions-focused celebration of what’s possible when we take collective action.
Speaker Program
10:00 am: Children’s Show – To Be Revealed soon!
11:00 am: Unpacking Plastics: Australia’s Recycling Crisis
12:30 pm: Voices of the Future: Youth Taking Action
1:45 pm: Less Waste, Big Impact: Everyday Actions That Matter
3.15 pm: Stitching a Future Beyond Waste
4:30pm: Plates with Purpose: Cooking, Conversation & Change
Zero Waste Exhibitors and Information Stalls:
Explore a world of sustainable solutions with our diverse lineup of Zero Waste exhibitors. Bring your cleaning supply containers to refill, your clothes to mend, your bike to repair and your blister packs to recycle, then stick around to see the other exhibitors and learn about cutting-edge recycling solutions, community crafters, activist groups and so much more—there’s something for everyone on their zero waste journey, our exhibitors have it all.
Zero Waste Activities
Clothes Swap
Book Swap
Fabric Swap
Repair Café & Mending Circle
Recycling Centre
Zero Waste Hands on Fun
Kids or adults alike can get crafty and innovative
• DIY produce bags to reduce unnecessary plastic waste with fruit and veggie
• Make Cards for Fathers day, or another special friend, out of recycled materials
• Learn about pollinators with dirtgirl and some local beetastic youth leaders
• Craft up some cardboard fun
• Stories and drawing with Bee Friendly Kids
The Zero Waste Festival is a FREE public event brought to you by Zero Waste Victoria. Proudly supported by Venue Partner Fed Square and Principal Event Partner The City of Melbourne.
Sponsored by Fridge Friend, Beer Deluxe
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Where is it happening?
Federation Square, Melbourne, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
