Helen Bell, Senior Manager – Research, Green Building Council of Australia

This session will cover practical strategies for reducing waste, navigating regulatory shifts and driving circular outcomes across projects and operations

Mike Twemlow, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Edge Environment

Attendees will break into smaller facilitated groups to discuss the most effective way of approaching waste credit in Green Star Buildings. Groups will consider the following:

• Are you currently working on a Green Star Project? If so, what are the challenges in implementing the requirements?
• Is waste represented in project planning and overview?
• In what stages of design is it best or worst represented?

Learn about upcoming NSW requirements for source separated food waste and what they mean for households and large food wasting businesses. This session covers the value of separating organics, key considerations for sustainable waste management and where to find support to make the transition.

Sarah Chen, Senior Project Officer Organics, NSW Environmental Protection Authority

Discover how lifecycle ecolabelling can improve transparency, reduce construction waste, and support better environmental outcomes. This case study highlights the benefits for certification, procurement, recycling, and supply chain credibility.

Josh Begbie, CEO, GECA

Learn how to streamline your processes, meet Green Star reporting requirements, and reduce risk through reliable waste tracking. This session explores how effective data management can support certification, improve efficiency, and uncover valuable sustainability insights.

Dr Yining Su, Senior Waste Consultant, Gurru 

Hear practical strategies to minimise waste and integrate sustainable design, driving efficiency and sustainability in the built environment. This session will explore how Green Star can be used to embed circular economy principles from the earliest stages of design, helping projects reduce emissions, recover materials and create long- term value.

Shruti Thomas, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Arcadis & Lloyd Parker, Principal Environmental Consultant, Circular Economy and Waste Advisory, Arcadis 

Hear about the findings from a new industry-first report revealing the high volume of waste from the average building project. The report, developed by Coreo in partnership with the Green Building Council of Australia and funded by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, offers a platform to build a future based on value. The report sets national waste benchmarks and outlines a practical plan to cut emissions, reduce costs, and recover more value through circular design and smarter material choices.

Speaker: Helen Bell, Senior Manager – Research, Green Building Council of Australia

Helen Bell, Senior Manager – Research, Green Building Council of Australia