THE annual ‘Reviva Reuse Competition’ has been launched for 2025, giving MidCoast locals a chance to showcase their creative reuse and upcycling projects for a chance to win cash prizes.
The competition is organised by local not-for-profit organisation Resource Recovery Australia, which operates Reviva Reuse Shops.
“This competition is the highlight of our year because it showcases the incredible ideas and talents in our community,” said Reviva MidCoast Area Manager Toby Welsh.
“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.”
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 Toby.
“Our MidCoast community always brings incredible creativity and heart to this competition.
“Whether it’s something practical or a beautiful upcycled artwork, people here have a real knack for giving old items a new purpose. We can’t wait to see what our locals will create this year.”
The local Reviva team is 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,” Toby explained.
“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.
“By upcycling, you can save money while making the most of what you already own instead of buying new items.”
The local prize last year went to Patsy Daley, who absolutely loves creating out of anything used or old.
Patsy made a unique plant stand out of an old half mannequin.
“I decoupaged the legs. Painted an old pot pink. Reused some faux plants, some pretty spotted tutus and a pair of gumboots,” Patsy said.
“Putting it all together to create Trudy, a funky quirky colourful statement piece in our home.
“She’s certainly a talking point. Reuse, recycle and revamp, that’s me all over!”
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.
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