In this episode, we explore two sustainability initiatives in the hospitality sector. Social enterprise Reground is committed to reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible practices in the hospitality sector. They offer a direct recycling service for coffee and chaff, delivering it to local community and home gardens. Additionally, they collect and convert soft plastics into oil, reducing the dependence on crude oil extraction. Reground's consultancy service helps businesses optimise waste systems and foster creative and collaborative solutions for waste reduction.

Nestled in Hurstbridge, Greasy Zoe's, founded by Lachlan and Zoe, championed sustainability from its inception. With a strict local sourcing policy, the restaurant's innovative menu showcases mindful meat and fish choices, creatively incorporating seasonal ingredients. Operating solely on electric energy, Greasy Zoe's rejects styrofoam packaging, actively promotes reusable crates, and diligently composts all food waste.

Find out more:
Learn how circular economy principles can relate to your business
Conduct a business waste audit, access Council’s A-Z Recycling guide and learn about other waste reduction programs available to business
Explore sustainable energy solutions
Connect with Council’s Sustainability team. They offer a personalised advisory service to help your business navigate sustainable practises.

In this episode, we explore two sustainability initiatives in the hospitality sector. Social enterprise <a href="https://www.reground.com.au/">Reground</a> is committed to reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible practices in the hospitality sector. They offer a direct recycling service for coffee and chaff, delivering it to local community and home gardens. Additionally, they collect and convert soft plastics into oil, reducing the dependence on crude oil extraction. Reground's consultancy service helps businesses optimise waste systems and foster creative and collaborative solutions for waste reduction.
Nestled in Hurstbridge, <a href="https://greasyzoes.com.au/">Greasy Zoe's</a>, founded by Lachlan and Zoe, championed sustainability from its inception. With a strict local sourcing policy, the restaurant's innovative menu showcases mindful meat and fish choices, creatively incorporating seasonal ingredients. Operating solely on electric energy, Greasy Zoe's rejects styrofoam packaging, actively promotes reusable crates, and diligently composts all food waste.
Find out more:
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<li>Learn how <a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Business/Sustainability-for-business/Circular-economy">circular economy</a> principles can relate to your business</li>
<li>Conduct a <a href="https://business.gov.au/environmental-management/manage-business-waste">business waste audit</a>, access Council’s <a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Residents/Waste-and-recycling/A-to-Z-of-waste-disposal">A-Z Recycling guide</a> and learn <a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Business/Sustainability-for-business/Recycling-and-waste-reduction">about other waste reduction programs</a> available to business</li>
<li>Explore <a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Business/Sustainability-for-business/Sustainable-energy">sustainable energy solutions</a></li>
<li>Connect with Council’s Sustainability team. They offer a <a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Climate-and-sustainability/Sustainable-living/Energy-and-sustainable-living-advice">personalised advisory service</a> to help your business navigate sustainable practises.</li>
</ul>

“As a Green Wedge Shire, Nillumbik Shire Council is acutely aware of the multiple threats facing all communities and ecosystems as a result of climate change. This requires urgent action by all levels of government, including local government. Council has declared a Climate Emergency, commits to a climate emergency response, and is proactively integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation into Council actions.”*

Welcome to the latest instalment of "Your Business is our Business - Sustainability Edition," where we explore the proactive steps Nillumbik businesses can take to champion climate change mitigation. While we focus on key business sectors within the Shire, the principles we discuss are versatile and can be applied to most business types.

Embracing sustainable resources and implementing innovative recycling and waste reduction measures isn't just about environmental stewardship; it's a strategic move that can enhance both the profitability and reputation of your business.

Your Business is our Business is hosted by small business advocate Karyn Harte of The Buzz.

*Nillumbik Shire Council Climate Action Plan 2022-2032

“As a Green Wedge Shire, Nillumbik Shire Council is acutely aware of the multiple threats facing all communities and ecosystems as a result of climate change. This requires urgent action by all levels of government, including local government. Council has declared a Climate Emergency, commits to a climate emergency response, and is proactively integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation into Council actions.”*
Welcome to the latest instalment of "Your Business is our Business - Sustainability Edition," where we explore the proactive steps Nillumbik businesses can take to champion climate change mitigation. While we focus on key business sectors within the Shire, the principles we discuss are versatile and can be applied to most business types.
Embracing sustainable resources and implementing innovative recycling and waste reduction measures isn't just about environmental stewardship; it's a strategic move that can enhance both the profitability and reputation of your business.
Your Business is our Business is hosted by small business advocate Karyn Harte of <a href="https://www.beeskneesmarketing.com.au/category/podcasts/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.beeskneesmarketing.com.au/category/podcasts/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708214412126000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FE7A85VVHuuInm1vcaFfe">The Buzz.</a>
*<a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Climate-and-sustainability/Climate-action" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Climate-and-sustainability/Climate-action&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708214412126000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0emnlZETmlvxoII9NYpuse">Nillumbik Shire Council Climate Action Plan 2022-2032</a>

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