Community Resources Limited: Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Community Resources Limited

Mission

"Create jobs that care for people and planet."

Foundation Details

Founded: 1987

Founder: No information is available.

Key People

Headquarters: 1 Manning Street, Tuncurry, NSW, 2428, Australia

Number of Employees: 675 (as of 2023)

Revenue: No information is available.

Notable Individuals:

Marc Higgins: CEO

Mark Chicken: Financial Controller

Martin Paech: Chief Operating Officer

Anthony Rohr: People and Culture Manager

Rachel Walker: Communications & Marketing Manager

Lisa Berry: General Manager, Community Services

Matt Curtis: General Manager, Resource Recovery Australia

David Petrie: General Manager, Soft Landing

Robert Servine: General Manager, Green Connect

Recognition

Community Resources Limited is known for operating some of the largest social enterprises in Australia, delivering significant community services, and providing employment for individuals experiencing barriers to work.

Products

Green Connect

Description: A social enterprise based in Wollongong, NSW that creates jobs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, and former refugees in sustainable work.

Key Features:

Farm operations

Op shop

Zero waste services at events

Staffing solutions for businesses and Councils

Training and employment support

Resource Recovery Australia (RRA)

Description: A not-for-profit social enterprise working in waste management to divert waste from landfill and create jobs for the disadvantaged.

Key Features:

Reuse shops

Transfer stations

Weighbridges

Landfills

Community recycling centers

Automated Return and Earn Depot

Mobile community recycling service

Mattress deconstruction and recycling

Expanded polystyrene processing

Metal recycling

Community spaces and workshops

Soft Landing

Description: A national social enterprise focused on recycling mattresses to keep waste out of landfill and creating jobs.

Key Features:

Mattress collection and recycling

Operations in NSW, Victoria, WA, and the ACT

Recent Developments

New Products and Features

Green Connect:

Launched "Pick Your Produce" Fruit and Veg Boxes providing more flexibility and choice to customers (October 2023)

Opened new op shop and education hub at the University of Wollongong (7 February 2022)

Resource Recovery Australia:

Expansion into Brisbane, Moreton Bay Region (13 November 2022)

New Reviva Reuse Shop in Leeton (October 2023)

Soft Landing:

Opened a new recycling facility in Wangara (5 September 2024)

Expanded operations and increased efficiency at the new Wangara warehouse

Partnerships

Paul Ramsay Foundation: Partnership to support youth employment in regional NSW (September 2023)

NSW Government: Funding for the RENEW Project to support women entering or re-entering the workforce (July 2024)

Musician Jack Johnson's Charity Foundation: Funded a new flower garden for Green Connect (12 October 2023)

Media Highlights

ABC Radio, Perth Drive (September 2024): Featured Soft Landing’s recycling operations and ramp-up in Perth.

The Guardian (13 July 2024): Article on mattress recycling highlighting Soft Landing's impact.

Illawarra Mercury (March 2023): Featured Green Connect's urban farm and its contribution to the community.

Conclusion

Community Resources Limited plays a significant role in employment creation, waste management, and community service across Australia. Its initiatives like Green Connect, Resource Recovery Australia, and Soft Landing are essential for promoting sustainability, supporting disadvantaged groups, and contributing to a circular economy. The company’s consistent efforts in launching dynamic, community-centered products and entering into strategic partnerships demonstrate its ongoing commitment to its mission and vision.

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