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Wollert Waste to Energy Facility Tour of Yarra Valley Water’s ReWaste
Event description
NORTH Link invites you to an exclusive tour of Yarra Valley Water’s award-winning ReWaste Facility in Wollert, followed by a visit to the Wollert Community Farm.
This event is designed for food manufacturers and Victorian manufacturing businesses looking to better understand sustainable waste management, renewable energy, and community-led circular economy initiatives.
Yarra Valley Water’s ReWaste Facility uses cutting-edge anaerobic digestion technology to transform 33,000 tonnes of food and organic waste each year into renewable energy. Currently generating 25% of Yarra Valley Water’s total energy needs, the facility is a vital step in achieving 100% renewable electricity use from 1 July 2025.
Attendees will gain first-hand insights into:
- How commercial organic waste is diverted from landfills
- How renewable energy is produced and exported back to the grid
- The economic and environmental benefits for food manufacturers and the industry
- How to make use of the services offered by ReWaste to food and beverage sector
The tour will also feature the Wollert Community Farm, a social enterprise delivering social and biodiversity outcomes through skills development and native plant propagation at the natives nursery.
This is a unique opportunity to explore innovative, practical solutions for business sustainability while networking with peers across the manufacturing sector.
Why Attend?
✔ See sustainability in action at a world-class food waste-to-energy facility
✔ Discover how renewable energy solutions can reduce costs and emissions
✔ Learn from community-driven initiatives in agriculture and biodiversity
✔ Build connections with industry peers and sustainability leaders
Important Notes:
- Due to the nature of feedstocks processed on-site, those who are pregnant are advised not to attend.
- ReWaste is located adjacent to a sewerage treatment plant; a localised odour may be present during the tour.
- If you have registered but are unable to attend, please contact northlinkcomms@latrobe.edu.au so we can reallocate your place.
- Please be advised that this event may be recorded, and photographs will be taken. This footage may be used after the event on the MNFG & NORTH Link website or other marketing materials. Please notify us if you do not consent to us recording or photographing you and using your image and likeness as mentioned.
