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.
Going Circular training for businesses: Uncover the Hidden Potential of Circular Economy
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.
Key dates
Our next program will run from Monday 7 October to Friday 15 November 2024. The 6-week online course will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm–7.45pm.
We will be hosting a closing networking event on Wednesday 20 November during the final week of the program.
Expressions of interest close Monday 30 September 2024.
Program eligibility
The training program is limited to 10 small to medium size businesses. Business owners in the City of Glen Eira are invited to apply.
Applicants must be able to attend the workshops and complete the course work during the program.
Interested businesses are invited to submit an expression of interest use the button below.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email.
A $200 deposit is required to enrol in the training program. This deposit will be refunded upon successful completion of the program.
If the business fails to complete the program for any reason, the deposit will be forfeited to Council and will not be refunded.
If Council decides not to proceed with the program, applicants who have paid a deposit will be refunded their deposit.
For further enquiries about the Going Circular training program, email sustainablebusiness@gleneira.vic.gov.au
The success of our first 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.
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.
