Nothing Wasted, Business Ideas that Pay Off

Next date: Wednesday, 08 October 2025 | 05:25 PM to 08:30 PM

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If you’re in the business of doing more with less – cutting waste, saving money and improving efficiency – this event is for you.
We’re bringing together a room full of local innovators, repairers, makers, manufacturers, and service providers to share ideas, swap stories, and spark opportunities. You’ll hear from businesses – just like yours – who’ve found new ways to grow and stay competitive by working smarter with the resources they have. Think of it as a mix of business insight, fresh thinking, and practical inspiration… with good food, great company, and a lively atmosphere that makes it worth stepping away from your to-do list for an evening.

Why come along?

Learn from other businesses who’ve sharpened their positioning, improved their processes, and attracted new customers through resource-efficient, “circular” approaches.
Explore how changes in supply chains, product design, repair, rental, and material use can make your business more resilient and create more revenue
Build connections with like-minded business owners, potential collaborators, and members of Frankston City Council, opening the door to future opportunities and support.

What to expect

Real-world stories: Hear from local and regional businesses in sectors like repair, rental, manufacturing, and food, sharing what’s worked for them in the real world.
Panel discussion: Practical lessons you can adapt for your own business, with a focus on positioning, communication, and finding efficiencies.
Networking with intent: Meet people who understand the challenges of running a small business – and who might just have ideas, insights, or introductions you need.
Showcase of ideas: Get a look at how others are making the most of their materials, skills, and resources – and imagine what’s possible for you.

Who should attend

Businesses of any size in the repair, rental, manufacturing, food, and resource efficiency sectors.
Businesses curious about “circular” opportunities but more focused on practical growth, resilience, and cost reduction.
Business owners interested in upskilling into new methods of generating revenue and saving on waste.

About the organisers

This event is brought to you by Frankston City Council and delivered by Circuiti, specialists in connecting circular businesses with the customers, partners, and opportunities they need to grow. We’ve built a trusted network of solution providers and delivered successful circular economy events across Victoria – you can explore past events and our work at www.circuiti.com.au

Speakers to be announced soon – expect a mix of small and larger organisations with proven results from putting these strategies into practice.

Ninna Larsen (Founder, Reground & Co-Founder Circuiti)

Ninna founded Reground, a social enterprise tackling waste challenges by finding new value in materials that would otherwise end up in landfill. She believes authenticity and collaboration are key to creating lasting impact and helping businesses shift towards more sustainable outcomes.

Christie Kamphuis (Co-Founder of BetterCup)

Christie Kamphuis and Sam Stone co-founded BetterCup in 2017, driven by a commitment to address the environmental impact of single-use plastics through the introduction of innovative reusable cup solutions. This initiative marked the beginning of a venture aimed at transforming the sustainability landscape within the Australian event industry.

Andrea Dunkley (Roving Refills Frankston)

Andrea started small local business Roving Refills Frankston in July 2019 to provide people with locally made eco-friendly cleaning products for refilling. Andrea provides a service for the community to reuse and refill existing containers with low tox cleaning essentials, reducing the amount of waste being sent to landfill. To date, Andrea has refilled over 30,000 containers.