The 2025 WasteSMART Brisbane Award winners
Celebrating Brisbane organisations, businesses, schools and community leaders driving innovation in waste reduction, circular economy initiatives and sustainability.
Outstanding WasteSMART Award
Meat at Billy’s
Meat at Billy’s is transforming sustainable food delivery through its innovative NoStyro Project. By replacing single-use polystyrene packaging with the reusable and recyclable ChillyBilly cooler, the Brisbane business is proving that convenience and sustainability can go hand in hand.
WasteSMART Councillors’ Choice Award
Animal Emergency Services Jindalee
Animal Emergency Services Jindalee is leading the way in sustainable veterinary care, embedding waste reduction and resource efficiency into daily operations. Its innovative approach is now inspiring environmental action across hospitals nationwide.
People’s Choice WasteSMART Award
My Green Stuff
My Green Stuff is making sustainable living easy through eco-friendly products and community recycling initiatives. By helping locals rethink waste and embrace re-use, the business is creating positive environmental change every day.
WasteSMART Community Award
Reverse Garbage Queensland
Reverse Garbage Queensland champions creative reuse by rescuing valuable materials from landfill and giving them a second life. Through education, workshops and community programs, the organisation is helping build a more circular future.
WasteSMART Local Legend Award
Winner: Pam Ruggles
Pam Ruggles has inspired a generation of students through hands-on environmental education at Carina State School. Her leadership has driven significant reductions in food waste while creating lasting sustainability outcomes for the school community.
Highly Commended: Jennifer Webber
RJennifer Webber’s dedication to waste diversion and recycling has transformed operations at Soul Op Shop & Espresso. Her volunteer-led initiatives have prevented thousands of kilograms of waste from ending up in landfill.
WasteSMART Circular Threads Award
Claudia Williams
Artist and educator Claudia Williams is turning unwanted materials into creative opportunities. Through workshops, community engagement and sustainable fashion initiatives, she inspires people to see waste as a valuable resource.
WasteSMART Schools Award
Everton Park State School
Everton Park State School is empowering students to become environmental leaders through its Waste Warriors program. The initiative has embedded sustainable habits across the school community and significantly reduced waste generation.
WasteSMART Early Learning Award
Avenues Early Learning Centre – Paddington
Avenues Early Learning Centre Paddington is fostering lifelong sustainability habits from an early age. Through everyday zero-waste practices, children and families are learning how small actions can create meaningful environmental impact.
All-Star WasteSMART Award
Winner: Love Me Again Market
Love Me Again Market is making circular fashion accessible and popular across Brisbane. By connecting shoppers with pre-loved clothing and supporting local charities, the business is redefining sustainable style.
Highly Commended: Boe Design
Boe Design is transforming waste into innovative building materials through its recycled plastic products. Combining design, technology and community action, the company is helping create a stronger circular economy.
WasteSMART Hospitality and Tourism Award
W Brisbane
W Brisbane is setting a new benchmark for sustainable hospitality. Through innovative waste management, food rescue partnerships and resource-efficient operations, the hotel demonstrates how luxury and sustainability can work together.
WasteSMART Green Waste Award
Winner: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary’s innovative closed-loop green waste system supports animal care, biodiversity and conservation. By repurposing resources on site, the sanctuary is demonstrating practical circular economy principles in action.
Highly Commended: Finn Biogas
Finn Biogas is turning organic waste into valuable resources through advanced composting and waste-to-energy technologies. Its innovative solutions are helping communities reduce waste while supporting a more sustainable future.
WasteSMART Business Award
Eat Street Northshore
Eat Street Northshore has embedded sustainability throughout one of Queensland’s most iconic dining destinations. Through innovative waste reduction initiatives and circular economy practices, the business is showing how large-scale hospitality can lead positive environmental change.
2025 Winners at a glance
- Outstanding WasteSMART Award – Meat at Billy’s
- Councillors’ Choice Award – Animal Emergency Services Jindalee
- People’s Choice Award – My Green Stuff
- Community Award – Reverse Garbage Queensland
- Local Legend Award – Pam Ruggles
- Circular Threads Award – Claudia Williams
- Schools Award – Everton Park State School
- Early Learning Award – Avenues Early Learning Centre – Paddington
- All-Star WasteSMART Award – Love Me Again Market
- Hospitality and Tourism Award – W Brisbane
- Green Waste Award – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Business Award – Eat Street Northshore