Join us on Saturday, December 12 for a FREE, full-day online festival.

Learn about recycling, upcycling, and the circular economy — and have fun doing it, all in the comfort of your own home!

To register for more than one event, click the "Get Tickets" button and select the events you'd like to attend.

Scroll down for details about each event:

9 am :: Turn Trash into Treasure

Wake up your mind with this fun activity for kids and adults alike!

During this interactive workshop, you’ll get to search your house for things destined for the trash / op shop, and turn them into treasure!

Prizes for the best inventions.

10 am :: Yoga

Join us for a free, one-hour yoga session. Come alone, or invite along your whole family!

Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this family-friendly yoga session for all ages will be a great way to wake up your body and your mind, and get ready for the day ahead.

Please wear comfortable clothing and have your yoga mat ready.

*Please give the instructor a heads up if you have prior injuries, are pregnant, and/or require modifications - we are not liable for any injuries that occur during this class.*

11 am :: How to save money and waste less

Get advice from a panel of experts on how you can save money by reducing waste, reusing items, upcycling and recycling, and becoming part of the circular economy

12 pm :: Lunch break

1 pm :: Design Thinking Challenge

Designed for families to do together, this is a great introduction to design thinking for kids and parents alike.

Our hosts will guide you through the process of coming up with solutions to the question:

How do we solve the problem of waste?

Prizes for the best ideas!

2 - 4 pm :: Expo - Smart Waste Hackathon Showcase

Watch short presentations from each of the teams that participated in the Smart Waste Hackathon, ask questions and offer them feedback, and vote for your favourite!

Come alone, or bring your family and friends — fantastic to watch as a family, get inspiration for new ideas, and talk about how these solutions could help keep our communities clean.

For more info on the hackathon, click here.

4 pm :: Trivia & games

Experience a full hour of fun, family-friendly trivia and other games where you’ll have fun and learn about recycling, sustainability and more!

Participate on your own, or get your family and / or friends together.

Prizes will be awarded to winning teams.

5 pm :: Innovation Showcase

Get inspired! See the innovative solutions that came out of the Canterbury Bankstown Council’s Smart Cities Initiative.

You’ll see world-first ideas, including an AI that scans recycling to look for contamination.

We’ll also award prizes for the Design Thinking Challenge, and announce the “People’s Choice” favourites from the Smart Waste Hackathon.

6 pm :: Virtual dance party!

Get your fancy dress out and celebrate this beautiful day with a virtual dance party in the comfort of your own home.

A family-friendly DJ will spin a fun mix of dance song favourites.