The Bega Valley is well on the way to becoming Australia’s foremost regional circular economy. What is a circular economy, what can we learn from Bega Circular Valley 2030 program, and what are some circularity initiatives happening in the Southern Highlands?
You are invited to the next GROW Southern Highlands event – Creating a Circular Economy on Tuesday 28 October, 6pm at Southern Highlands Botanical Gardens.
Special Guest Speaker
Andrew Taylor, CEO, Regional Circularity Co-operative (Bega Group)
The ‘Bega Circular Valley 2030’ program is a transformational, high-impact initiative with the vision to establish Bega Valley as the most circular regional economy by 2030. CEO since 2022 Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in land management with the NSW Government and Far South Coast Landcare Association. He has worked across sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, biosecurity, animal health, emergency management and community development.
Additional speakers
- – Bowral Co-op: General Manager Greg Welsh on the Co-op’s work to position the Southern Highlands as a circular economy through its new food waste to fertilizer manufacturing operations.
- – Burradoo Park Farm – developing an agritourism precinct, educational programs, support for local growers and sustainable produce.
Event Details – Creating a Circular Economy
Tuesday 28 October, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens
Welcome drink and supper provided
Free for GROW Southern Highlands Gold Members; all others $33