South Australian Charitable Reuse Sector Study

Overview Green Industries SA is seeking a supplier to undertake a study on the flows of materials, and the business models and practices, in the South Australian charitable reuse sector, as well as to explore opportunities and options to support the sector's growth in the State. Purpose The findings of this study will help inform the development of policies and programs that will support the sector's growth and circular economy outcomes. Scope The scope of this study includes the South Australian charitable reuse sector. Other types of reuse organisations, such as commercial reuse, are excluded from the scope. Repair activities not directly linked to the charitable reuse sector are also out of scope for this study. Part A: Study on the flows of materials, current business models and practices in the charitable reuse sector Material inputs (in tonnes) by category: clothing and textiles, furniture, electronics, homewares, books, music, toys and games, building and hardware, and other Management pathways and costs: sold for reuse, donated to welfare recipients, exported, recycled, sent to alternative fuel, other disposal, and landfill Collection and sorting systems Stakeholder engagement on business models and practices A material flow analysis, plus analysis of waste management costs, repair for reuse, and business models by organisation size (small, medium and large) Part B: Exploring potential support options for the SA Charitable Reuse Sector The successful supplier(s) is required to consider findings from Part A, undertake any necessary further investigation and research, and provide a range of potential options to support charitable reuse sector growth in the State, including but not limited to: Support options for education and capacity building Support for more sustainable business models and donation management practices leading to improved quality of donations and higher order circularity outcomes Opportunities to embed repair activities and capability within reuse organisations Policy interventions, initiatives and incentive programs to support better circularity outcomes Deliverables Draft and final Part A report, covering the components listed above, and including a summary of stakeholder engagement and feedback Data collation and analysis in an Excel spreadsheet Draft Part B report, covering the components listed above, and including a summary of stakeholder engagement Final report encompassing Parts A and B, including a summary report suitable for public release if required, and feedback Contract Terms and Conditions The indicative timeframes for this contract are: Contract commencement: 11 January 2027 Part A report, including provision of data: 12 March 2027 Final Part A report, and draft Part B report: 9 April 2027 Final report (Part A and B): 7 May 2027 Enquiries Contact: Caitlin Smith Role: Contractual Mobile: +61 467429565 Email: caitlin.smith@sa.gov.au