LoopLab Murrindindi: When the World Shifts, Local Matters Most
Next date: Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 06:00 PM
to 07:30 PM
There's a lot going on right now.
How do we make regional communities resilient? From the January bushfires and now rising fuel and fertiliser costs driven by global conflict, our Murrindindi community has kept going - because that's what regional communities do. Let’s keep resources local, reduce dependence on volatile imports, and build the kind of self-sufficiency that no global supply shock can easily unwind.
The Circular Economy is a framework for building exactly that. What can we do today to keep our resources in play? How do we create a thriving local economy rather than shipping materials out, replacing them with costly imports, and leaving this community exposed every time global supply chains snap?
What if the food waste from local hospitality businesses became fertiliser for market gardens - reducing dependence on imported inputs now facing severe price and supply pressure? What if by-products from one local operation became raw material for another? What if the value currently leaking out of this region could instead circulate here - generating local income, reducing input costs, and building the kind of economic self-reliance that external shocks cannot easily disrupt?
There is a circular movement happening in cities and regions across the world right now, generating real economic and environmental value at a local level. Page 1 In partnership with certified social enterprise and Circular Economy experts, Cirque du Soil - Come learn why, what and how at LoopLab Murrindindi: a community workshop series that creates space for local businesses, farmers, community groups, and individuals to explore what the circular economy looks like in theory and in practice - and what it could look like in your backyard.
This is a 90-minute online session open to all Murrindindi community members - no prior knowledge required.
What we'll cover:
● What the circular economy is, and how it differs from the current 'take, make, waste' model.
● Why global supply chain disruption makes local circular thinking increasingly practical - not just desirable.
● Real examples of circular initiatives from regional communities and businesses.
● How to start identifying circular opportunities in your own business, farm, or community context.
Who should attend:
● Local business owners in hospitality, food, agriculture, and retail.
● Fire-affected businesses and farmers looking to reduce input cost exposure and build supply chain resilience.
● Farmers and producers thinking about fertiliser dependency, fuel costs, and by-product streams.
● Community group leaders and neighbourhood organisations.
● Anyone interested in building local economic self-sufficiency.
Details:
Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
Time: 6.00 - 7.30 pm AEST
Format: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Register via Eventbrite or contact Bill Bate on (03) 5772 0333 for more details.
Age: Open to all ages 18+. Participants under 18 are welcome with a parent, guardian, or school representative in attendance.
When
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Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 06:00 PM
- 07:30 PM
Location
Online