What's new and what's happening in store at Reverse Garbage Queensland
Welcome friends of RGQ to our new (and hopefully improved) Not Junk Mail newsletter!

 Ahhhhh it's like a breath of fresh air we think. Just in time for spring and the exciting events and happenings in our Woolloongabba warehouse!

Firstly friends, please come to our exhibition – ELEMENTAL BRISBANE! The opening night party on 15 October is the tip of the iceberg of events planned this year. We'll release a programme of master class workshops very soon and a family fun day on 22 October will mean everyone gets a chance to join in on the creative reuse!

September is pretty packed too with plenty of opportunity to flex those up-cycle muscles. Brisbane's own festival of the three Rs, The Green Heart Fair, is coming up on 11 September at the Carindale Recreational Reserve – make sure you come say hi at one of our free workshops! Or for some mid-week craft for littlies, join us at  South Bank Parkland's Little Days Out on 22 September.

And for the 4- to 12-years-olds we've got a full programme of School Holiday Workshops (read more below) with some great themes!

DON'T FORGET THE ADULTS! Join in with our Clothing Repair Cafe community on 10 September (FREE EVENT) and make sure you snap up your place for what is sure to be a popular Salvaged Steampunk Jewellery Workshop 24 September.

Are you an artist based in Logan? Like to help build a model of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at a Logan City Council/RGQ event? The build is on 12 November at Logan Waste Fair, but you need to register by Friday 9 September.

We always love getting your amazing photos of what you've made with salvaged materials... now we're seeking your reflections, stories and photos for a new collaborative project mapping the future of creative re-use, for This Salvaged Life.

Finally friends, we hope to see you this Saturday to unlock the potential of the RGQ baggable aisle. There is a plethora of crafting to be done from just one bargain bag - let us tell you how. (FREE EVENTS)

See you in the Woolloongabba warehouse soon!
2016 Exhibition Elemental Brisbane

SAVE THE DATE! We've added more artists and workshops onto the ELEMENTAL BRISBANE Festival programme so keep that diary free for celebration and creativity! RSVP via facebook and keep an eye on our website for announcements.
TECH-TASTIC

We've got all your tech needs covered this September with a number of ex-office use computers, in good condition awaiting new homes.

Please get in touch if you're interested and we can arrange purchase and a time for collection.

Dell T7500 Workstation with Quad core Xeon e5620 CPU @ 2.4 Ghz, 4GB Ram, 160 GB Western Digital Velociraptor hard drive, Nvidia Quadro FX 580 Video Card, DVD Burner, Windows 7 Pro installed, activated and updated with Dell Windows COA sticker (no installation media), power cable - $300

Dell Optiplex 780 Desktop with Core 2 Duo e7500 @ 2.93 Ghz, 2 GB Ram, 160 GB HD, Nvidia Quadro FX 600 Video Card, DVD Burner, Windows 7 Pro installed, activated and updated with Dell Windows COA sticker (no installation media) - $80

Dell Optiplex 760 Small Form Factor with Core 2 Duo e8400 @ 3 Ghz, 2 GB Ram, 160 GB HD, Nvidia Quadro FX 600 Video Card, DVD Burner, Windows 7 Pro installed, activated and updated with Dell Windows COA sticker (no installation media) - $80
METAL PICK AND MIX

$5 p/kg

A plethora of hardware and miscellany - from nails to screws to hinges and thingamy-jigs.

 
PLASTIC BOXES

50c ea

Great little boxes in different sizes with hinged lids. Made of transparent plastic for at-a-glace organisation.
 
TOOL BOX INSERTS

$2 ea

Black molded plastic with a handle these very useful objects are perfect for keeping fiddly bits neat and tidy.
POP UP ROOM KIT/ EXHIBITION STAND

$550

'OCTAquick' brand. Easy to erect. Comes with various alluminium components to make different sized rooms. Makes 2x2m, 3x1m, 4x1 or 6m wall).

Comes with 2 working lights, assembly instructions and tools. A catalogue is included should you want to purchase expanded segments. The whole lot comes in 3 lockable transport cases with wheels.
SOFT BLACK TULLE

$5 p/mt

Beautifully soft and ideal for dress and costume making. On the bolt.

 
TIMBER (MDF) CUBES

$12 ea
60cm cubed

Great as a plinth for display, seating or substantial prop. Crying out for artistic input.
CALICO COVERED MANNEQUINS

$75 ea

Smartly finished torsos on a vintage style chrome stand with wheels.
LIBRARY TROLLEYS

$125 ea

LAST TWO LEFT. Lovely good quality library trolleys with smooth quiet wheels. Just aching for an upcycle.
UNUSUAL DISPLAY STANDS

$35 ea

Sturdy stands that resemble trees. They feature 5 round shelves on a central pole with storage box on wheels at the base.
GOLD BALLS

$3.50 ea 15cm dia OR a string of 6 for $12.50

Polystyrene cover with gold foil reminiscent of a certain chocolate sweet treat. Ideal for holiday craft.
CHEETA HEADBANDS

$2 ea

Bring out your inner wild cat with this cute faux fur accessory. Grab a few for the dress up box!
WOODEN BEAD NECKLACES

$1.50 ea

Long strings in pink, red or while. Easy to wear, great for craft. Very chic.
HAIR DECORATIONS

25c ea

So many cute, colourful and glittery options. From bows and ribbons, buttons and clips to animals and fruit. Great for crafting too.
BUTTON BOBBY PINS

50c or 70c ea

Wooden buttons with a variety of designs.

 

 
FASHION MAGS

50c

Treat yourself to a browse through the fantastic spreads of high end fashion without the price tag! Also great for paper crafting.
COCONUT PUFFERS

$1.50 ea

Small green squishy plastic balls filled with coconut scent ...hmmmm you probably need to experience one for yourself.
SPIRAL STEP DISPLAY

$115 - 5 Shelf (2 avail)
$195 7 Shelf (3 avail)

Mirrored black and gold adjustable display steps around a central pole. 240cm tall, shelves 25cm wide, steps from 50cm to 80cm long.
SHIPPING ESKY

$80

AS NEW 'Credo Cube' brand esky for international shipping. Freezable thermal walls. Outer box 50cm x 45cm. Check the usual price online. This is a bargain.
PROP WISHING WELL

$30

Made of polystyrene and coated with a very realistic sandstone look. Ideal for local theatre or school production. One for the prop cupboard. Marked down from $70
CLASSIC COREFLUTE SHEETS

$2.50 to $10 ea

Popular material in a variety of sizes. Poster size $2.50

 
GORGEOUS CLEAR ACRYLIC PANELS

LARGE textured panels. Various patterns and effects such a bubbles and botanical impressions. Individually priced according to weight and size.  Eg. 179cm x 74cm x 5mm is $65
NATURAL FIBER ROLLS

$30 ea

16m x 65cm rolls of woven natural cane-like fiber matting. Variety of patterns. Great for walls or screening too.
OSB

Panels and plenty in various sizes and shapes.

49 x 244cm x 6mm $4.80
120 244cm x 6mm $15
100 x150cm x12mm $12.50
BROKEN MIRROR BOX

From $2 - $6 per box

We've taken all the bad luck out of breaking mirrors to give you a box of great craft/mosaic supplies. Boxes are prices by weight.
10pk 30ML SQUIRT BOTTLES

$3.50 for 10

Plastic unbranded and unused cosmetic squirt bottles. Non-refillable.

FREE Pre-Holiday Craft Demo and Mini Workshop

Join our genie of reuse, Lou, as she unlocks the secrets of the RGQ Baggable Aisle. Learn sneaky tips for lots of crafts to make...all from what you can get in a $7.50 fill-a-bag! (bags reduced to $5 for attendees on the day!) Don't miss this free event – just in time to inspire you for the school holidays! Adults and kids welcome

Sat 3 Sept at 11am-12pm and 2-3pm

Clothing Repair Cafe

Your invited to join Jane Milburn (Textile Beat) and our growing community of repair enthusiasts who are meeting bi-monthly at RGQ. No sewing machines - it's all about slowing down and enjoying the craft of hand sewing.

Sat, 10 Sept 1-3pm

Salvaged Steampunk Jewellery 

Inspired by 19th century industrialization, steam powered technology, bubbling with the excitement of Victorian-era adventure and invention, steampunk is now a popular medium for jewellery design. Tickets $27; book here.

Sat, 24 Sept 2-4pm
Sept School Holiday Workshops
Sept School Holiday Workshops

Keep those cerebral cogs turning these school holidays  with our fun, creative and engaging eco-arts workshops with a difference.

Children 4-12 years old have the opportunity to learn something new, think outside the box and take home a special creation they will love to play with through the holidays! Tickets cost $21.80 per child through Eventbrite
Sept School Holiday Workshops
WHO ARE WE?

Reverse Garbage Queensland is a not-for-profit worker run co-operative that promotes environmental sustainability and resource reuse. We collect high quality industrial discards, diverting them away from landfill and sell them at a low cost to the general public.

We collect from more than 300 businesses and factories in the greater Brisbane area, with approximately three tonnes coming into the warehouse each week. With a truck full of materials coming in almost every day, there's always something new and different to find.

We run a variety of environment and waste focused art workshops and educational talks and tours to suit every age and group. We also run a mail order service and host Reverse Emporium gallery and gift shop promoting local artists, craft workers and designers who salvage, reuse and up-cycle materials.
Contact Details:

Reverse Garbage Qld Co-op Ltd

Location: 20 Burke Street, Woolloongabba Q 4102
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm

Phone: 07 3891 9744

E-mail: info@reversegarbageqld.com.au

Web: www.reversegarbageqld.com.au

Facebook: facebook.com/reversegarbageqld

Instagram: instagram.com/reversegarbageqld
Twitter: twitter/ReverseGarbageQ

Public Transport to the Warehouse

We encourage taking public transport to the warehouse as we are within close walking distance (approx 5 mins) of both Park Road train station and Boggo Rd bus station as well as bus stops along Ipswich Rd (approx 10 mins). Public transport runs very frequently to these stops. Check out Translink for all the routes and timetables: http://jp.translink.com.au/.

Parking Facilities at the Warehouse

We have seven parking spaces in front of the Reverse Garbage Queensland warehouse and there is also two-hour street parking available around the corner on Elliott St.

We ask that customers please do not park in the car parks of businesses on Burke Street. These are reserved for other businesses and we would not like you to get towed!

Friends of the Earth—Brisbane

Reverse Garbage Queensland was set up in 1998 to help support the work of Friends of the Earth (FoE) - Brisbane. FoE is a social change organisation working towards an ecologically sustainable and socially just future through community action. For more information on FoE, current campaigns and volunteering call 07 3171 2255, email office.brisbane@foe.org.au or www.brisbane.foe.org.au.

Reverse Garbage Qld Co-op Ltd
20 Burke Street, Woolloongabba Q 4102