Creating a Circular Economy
Location
Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens
About
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?
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.
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 precincts and sustainable produce
Welcome drink and supper provided
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.
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 precincts and sustainable produce
Welcome drink and supper provided