Circular Economy Futures October: Reduce, Reuse, Rethink

Welcome to October Circular Economy Futures: Reduce, Reuse, Rethink!

SPEAKERS

Jane Milburn
| Sustainability Consultant, Founder of TextileBeat, Author of 'Slow Clothing'

Progress towards regenerative textiles. The Code Red warning for humanity from the recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report requires us all to take action to reduce the intensity of resource and energy use, and shift to more regenerative technologies and lifestyles. Jane Milburn believes in the power of adaptation in the natural world and her own. After agricultural science and leadership study applied to a career in rural communications and advocacy, Jane set up Textile Beat and wrote the book Slow Clothing before doing permaculture design and teaching courses to strengthen her focus on regenerative systems. Jane will discuss progress towards regenerative textiles and why we need to be living simply in a changing world.

Dr. Eleni Kalantidou
| Head of EcoSocial Impact Lab at Griffith Centre for Design

Dr Eleni Kalantidou is a Greek-Australian design psychologist, teacher and researcher. Her research activities are focused on sustainable and social design, social impact and social innovation. Dr Kalantidou's research projects investigate alternative models of behavioural change and community transitions within conditions of climate change and take a systems approach to improving social impact. In terms of her practical work, she has collaborated as a researcher and consultant with a number of international, national and local NGOs, Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council.

Dr. Kalantidou is currently Head of the EcoSocial Impact Lab (CDAIR) and senior lecturer in Design. She has previously served as Program Director of Design Futures; Major Convenor of Design Futures; and Program Advisor for the Bachelor of Design.

YAS GRIGALIUNAS (EVENT HOST)
CEO - WORLD'S BIGGEST GARAGE SALE

Yas is a passionate advocate for the circular economy. Her work at WBGS focuses on activating circular principles within the community and industry around recycle, reuse and repurpose.

Event night info:
Drinks and Nibbles from 5:30PM
Presentations 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking from 7:30 - 8:00PM

This is an in-person event however a Zoom link is available for those who would like to join us remotely

ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-XUIWZiGTmys8QMzTrGJ8Q