Eumundi Voice - Issue 104, 17 October 2024

ENVIRONMENT

Reuse and repurpose to win

Local not-for-profit organisation Reviva has launched its annual Reviva Reuse Competition, giving locals a chance to showcase their creative reuse and upcycling projects for a chance to win cash prizes.

Reviva Noosa Manager Mitch McIntrye says, “This competition is the highlight of our year because it showcases the incredible ideas and talents in our community. We often have customers chat with us about their upcycling projects, all eager to enter and win the competition.”

Now in its 5th year the Reviva Reuse Competition has become a much-loved event. Past entries have featured everything from repurposed clothing transformed into bedspreads to intricate mosaic art made from broken tiles, and even entire kitchens crafted from upcycled materials.

“This year, we’re offering a national prize of a $300 Visa gift card, along with a local prize of a $200 Visa gift card,” said Mitch.

“Every Reviva site across Australia is cheering for their local entrants, but we’re confident that the top prize will go to someone from our area – the talent and ideas here are unmatched.”

The Reviva team at Noosa is ready to support locals with inspiration and assistance in entering the competition.

“Upcycling helps reduce waste and the demand for new raw materials, making it a simple yet effective way to care for our planet,” Mitch explains. “It’s about taking old, discarded items and transforming them into something useful. Our community never ceases to amaze us with what they can create.”

With the cost of living on the rise, upcycling and reuse have become even more important.

The competition runs until the end of National Recycling Week closing on 15 November. Entry is open to all members of the community. To enter, visit: resourcerecovery.org.au/competition.