You're invited to the 5th annual Trash to Treasure event—a fun filled celebration of waste reuse, landfill reduction and sustainability!
Join us at the Buy Back Shop in Portsmith for a day packed with live entertainment, hands-on workshops, and local market stalls. Discover clever ways to repurpose, upcycle and reuse everyday items, and don’t miss the thrilling finale of the Reuse, Rethink, Repurpose Competition, where local schools and early learning centres showcase their amazing waste-to-wonder creations.
Proudly hosted by Cairns Regional Council, Trash to Treasure is a free community event celebrating waste education, reduction, and a circular future for all.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲
🌭 Delicious food and coffee vans
Community BBQ – gold coin donations go to a nominated local charity
🎁 Live entertainment and free raffle draws for attendees and voters in the School/ELC competition
💸 Specials and incredible finds at the Council Buy Back Shop
🛍️ Local market stalls promoting waste reduction, reuse, and recycling
🛠️ Interactive workshops on repair, reuse, and upcycling – fun for all ages
🏆 Award presentation for the “Reuse, Rethink, Repurpose” School and Early Learning Centre Competition
Be inspired by clever ideas that turn trash into treasure – and take home practical ways to reduce waste to landfill.
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