Going Circular training for businesses: Uncover the Hidden Potential of Circular Economy

Following the success of our first program, we want to continue supporting Glen Eira businesses to learn more about the circular economy through offering our six-week training program Going Circular for a second time in mid-2024.

Our first six-week Going Circular: Uncover the Hidden Potential of Circular Economy upskilling training program was a success! Business owners who participated in the program gained extensive knowledge on how to maximise the potential of the circular economy and transform their business practices.

 The term ‘circular economy’ refers to the system of re-using, re-purposing and recycling resources. In a perfect circular economy, the materials we use in products would all be recovered, reprocessed and reused in a continuous loop, rather than becoming waste in landfill. 

This upskilling training Program will support business owners to uncover circular economy benefits and embed them into the practices to drive financial, environmental and social outcomes for their business and customers.

We are partnering with Circulise an expert on circular economy to deliver the program.

Program details

With expert guidance, participants will identify opportunities to help improve their business performance and develop their own circular initiative action plans, resulting in:

Reduced costs
A growing customer base
New revenue streams
Enhance supply chain resilience
Minimised waste

The training program consists of online workshops, in person networking opportunities and one-on-one consultation with circular economy experts. During the program, participants will develop a tailored pathway and circular economy action plan to support their business outcomes.  

For further enquiries about the Going Circular training program, email  sustainablebusiness@gleneira.vic.gov.au

The success of our Going Circular program

Businesses who took part in the program learned about the benefits of the circular economy and how to use new strategies in their own business practices.

Training program February–March 2024

Hear from some of our previous program participants:

Alishia Smart — Alexander Jayne Hairstylist

"Attending the Circular Economy Training with Glen Eira Council was a transformative experience that opened my eyes to new possibilities and empowered me to make meaningful changes in my business and community.

Throughout the training, I was impressed by the council's commitment to fostering environmental stewardship and promoting innovative solutions to address pressing global challenges.

As I reflect on my experience, I am grateful for the invaluable knowledge and skills that I gained from the Circular Economy Training.

Armed with a newfound sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of sustainable practices, I am confident in my ability to effect meaningful change and contribute to building a more sustainable future for generations to come. Thank you, Glen Eira Council, for this empowering opportunity!"

Pamela Irving — Pamela Irving Gallery + Studio

“I thought I ran a fairly sustainable practice, but the Going Circular Training course opened my eyes to new ways of seeing what being Sustainable means.

I feel like it was a great re-boot and opportunity to think about how my micro business could do better in this space. I highly recommend the course.”

To hear more about Pamela’s experience through the program, watch the video below.