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Reuse and repurpose to win through the Reviva Reuse Competition

Resource Recovery Australia operating the Reviva Reuse Shop

Local not-for-profit organisation Resource Recovery Australia who operate Reviva Reuse Shops, has launched their annual ‘Reviva Reuse Competition,’ giving Darwin locals a chance to showcase their creative reuse and upcycling projects for a chance to win cash prizes.

Reviva Reuse Shop Manager, Claire McQuillan, says, “We are excited to launch this competition as it’s a great way to showcase the incredible ideas and talents in our community. We often have customers chat with us about their upcycling projects, and we know that they will be eager to enter and win the competition.”

Now in its sixth year, the Reviva Reuse Competition has become a much-loved event across Australia, and it will be the first time Darwin has had the opportunity to host the competition. Past entries have featured everything from repurposed clothing transformed into bedspreads to intricate mosaic art made from broken tiles, and even entire kitchens crafted from upcycled materials. “This year, we’re offering a national prize of a $300 Visa gift card, along with a local prize of a $200 Visa gift card,” said Claire. “Every Reviva site across Australia is cheering for their local entrants, but we’re confident that the top prize will go to someone from Darwin—the talent and ideas here are unmatched.”

The Reviva team are ready to support locals with inspiration and assistance in entering the competition.

“Upcycling helps reduce waste and the demand for new raw materials, making it a simple yet effective way to care for our planet,” Claire explains. “It’s about taking old, discarded items and transforming them into something useful. Our community never ceases to amaze us with what they can create.”

With the cost of living on the rise, upcycling and reuse have become even more important.

“By upcycling, you can save money while making the most of what you already own instead of buying new items,” said Claire.

Entry to the Reviva Reuse Competition is open to all members of the community. To enter, visit http://www.resourcerecovery.org.au/competition. The competition runs until the end of National Recycling Week, with entries closing on Saturday 15 November 2025.

 

Featured below are the winners of last year’s competition. We look forward to seeing a Darwin local taking home a prize this year.

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About us:

Resource Recovery Australia is a national social enterprise that works in waste management to keep waste out of landfill, create jobs and training opportunities for people experiencing barriers to employment, and to engage and connect people in our communities. RRA operates in NSW, QLD and NT. 

Contact details:

Aleta Sheil
Marketing & Communications Specialist
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