Ketahanan Energi Indonesia Butuh Riset dan Inovasi

Forum Energizing Indonesia: Ketahanan Energi Indonesia Butuh Riset dan Inovasi soal EBT

Mar 5, 2020

Bambang Brodjonegoro, Menristek dan Kepala Badan Riset Inovasi Nasional

Keberlanjutan (sustainability) merupakan salah satu kunci dari ketahanan energi nasional. Berdasarkan pertimbangan tersebut, Forum Energizing Indonesia (FEI) mengambil tema "Sustainable Energy for Indonesia" untuk seminar nasional ke-9 yang dihelat di Hotel Grand Sahid, pada 4 Maret 2020. Acara tersebut terselenggara atas kerja sama antara FEI dan PGD UI 2020.

FEI sendiri merupakan wadah diskusi tentang isu energi dan hasil diskusi kerap kali dijadikan masukan bagi pemerintah. Forum ini dibentuk oleh Ikatan Alumni Departemen Teknik Gas Petro Kimia Fakultas Teknik Universitas Indonesia (ILUNI DTGPK FT UI).  

Diskusi dibuka oleh Menteri Riset, Teknologi dan Kepala Badan Riset Inovasi Nasional, Bambang Brodjonegoro. Dalam paparannya, ia menyampaikan bahwa peranan energi baru dan terbarukan (EBT) sangat penting untuk ketahanan energi Indonesia di masa depan. Hanya saja, saat ini Indonesia masih menghadapi tantangan di mana renewable energy belum berbanding lurus dengan affordable energy.

"Tantangannya bukan hanya mencari sumber energi, tetapi setelah sumber ketemu, pertanyaan selanjutnya adalah bisakah yang renewable tadi menjadi affordable. Jadi kita bicara efisiensi dari pemakaian energi itu sendiri," terang Bambang saat menjadi pembicara di Seminar FEI, 4 Maret 2020 di Jakarta.

Di tengah tren produksi minyak dan gas bumi yang semakin menurun, Indonesia sebetulnya masih memiliki potensi yang besar pada energi baru dan terbarukan. Sebagai contoh, Bambang menyebut bahwa potensi energi panas bumi di Indonesia merupakan yang terbesar di dunia. Ia pun menyarankan agar riset EBT di Indonesia difokuskan pada panas bumi dan bio energi.

"Bio energi ini sesuatu yang agak dilupakan padahal potensinya luar biasa," ungkapnya.

Dalam sesi diskusi panel I, para panelis yang hadir menekankan bahwa Indonesia telah berupaya untuk mengurangi penggunaan bahan bakar fosil dan memaksimalkan EBT. Ini sejalan dengan Rencana Umum Energi Nasional (RUEN) Indonesia yang menargetkan penggunaan EBT sebesar 23% dari total energi yang dibutuhkan pada 2025 dan 31% di tahun 2030.

Salah satu upaya tersebut adalah penggunaan bahan bakar biodiesel atau biofuel. Bentuk konkretnya di Indonesia adalah implementasi B20 dan B30. Kedua bahan bakar ini dibuat dengan mencampurkan minyak nabati yang berasal dari minyak sawit (CPO) yang sudah ditambah katalisator dengan bahan bakar solar.

Menurut Paulus Tjakrawan, Ketua Harian Asosiasi Produsen Biofuel Indonesia (APROBI), pemakaian biodiesel selain dapat mempertahankan ketahanan energi, juga bahan bakunya masih potensial di Indonesia.

"Sampai dengan tahun 2030, saya tidak khawatir dengan bahan baku (feedstock) dari kelapa sawit," ungkapnya.

Pemanfaatan CPO menjadi biodiesel juga memiliki multiplier efect yakni meningkatkan kesejahteraan petani sawit dan menciptakan lapangan kerja.

Energi fosil memang masih berperan penting dalam ketahanan energi indonesia di masa datang. Riset dan inovasi tentang EBT bukan semata-mata untuk menggantikan penggunaan fosil. Akan tetapi, setidaknya Indonesia akan siap jika sewaktu-waktu energi tak terbaharukan tersebut semakin sulit ditemukan.

Sumber :

https://upperline.id/post/forum-energizing-indonesia-ketahanan-energi-indonesia-butuh-riset-dan-inovasi-soal-ebt

Archisen a Future High-tech Farming

High tech farming means high collaboration—here's why

Published on 3 Jul 2020

In resource-scarce cities like Singapore, it has become increasingly salient to find new ways to grow food within an urban landscape. A new breed of urban farms like Archisen are envisioning a future built on high-tech farming, which will enable farmers to grow food indoors – in office buildings, for instance.

“Real estate is very much at a premium here, and we don't have the luxury of land to conduct agriculture like other cities,” explains founder Sven Yeo. “So Singapore has to look into urban farming to maintain food security.”

By using technology such as climate control and data analytics, Archisen can grow lettuce, basil and other crops indoors using vertical systems. Various aspects of the plants’ growth and environment are carefully monitored and controlled, for fresher and more nutritious produce. “The result is improved productivity, higher crop quality and a reduction of labour,” adds Mr Yeo. Fresh produce grown at Archisen’s urban farm are currently sold online, under the brand Just Produce, in a variety of salad boxes which include crops such as lettuce, kale, sorrel and more.

Archisen’s vision is in line with plans for a new Agri-Food Innovation Park (AFIP) in Sungei Kadut, which will be rejuvenated into an eco-district that encourages the growth of budding industries such as agri-tech. At AFIP, agri-tech companies can gather to share resources, and collaborate on research and development to innovate new ways to produce food.

Sharing of services between these companies could be a gamechanger, especially in areas where it “doesn’t make sense for individual farms to invest in”, says Mr Yeo. “For instance, many farms here don’t have their own seed supply and have to purchase these from overseas suppliers. The process can be expensive because you need to buy a certificate to show that shipments are free from harmful pests and plant diseases. By pooling together funds and buying in bulk, firms could lower such costs.”

Additionally, he sees the potential for more collaboration between urban farms in Singapore. To date, collaboration has been minimal as the systems and processes used by various farms are not necessarily compatible.

But by being part of a larger ecosystem such as Sungei Kadut, farms could more easily share resources and services, such as diagnostic capabilities. At present, Mr Yeo notes that many farms are unequipped with the expertise to diagnose crop infestation problems or look into the nutritional profile of their produce. Diagnostic lab services to investigate such issues may also be too expensive for a single farm. However, such services are financially sustainable if shared by various farms.

Another possible synergy is coordinating key activities such as transportation to save costs. “For example, one farmer is growing microgreens and the other leafy greens, they share a common customer and are not direct competitors. Therefore, they could aggregate their produce and simplify logistics.”

Archisen itself has much to bring to the table when the eco-district comes to fruition. Aside from farming, the firm offers solutions in the fields of engineering and science.

For instance, the team employs skilled mechanical, electrical and automation engineers. These engineers look at factors like structure, ergonomics, ventilation and ways to maximise energy usage, to ensure that farms operate efficiently.

Archisen has also established numerous partnerships with local and overseas partners to further research & development (R&D).

One such partnership was a recent data science study with A*STAR that explored yield predictions of indoor farms. The team also engages biologists to study the physiology of the plants themselves.

“Food science is important to us too − we look at ways to increase the shelf life of our products and reduce food contamination,” adds Mr Yeo. “Our goal is to maintain the freshness of food for as long as possible, because it eventually goes to the food supply chain.”

Archisen is also exploring the idea of growing fruit crops in addition to its salad varieties. The project is currently in its research phase, and Mr Yeo admits that there are numerous technical challenges to consider.

As plants take months to produce fruit, longer experimentation periods are needed to determine if a particular climate setting is viable for crop growth. “Once the R&D improves and we’re confident that growth is viable, we will be able to launch the product,” he says.

All these efforts point back to Archisen’s main mission. “Beyond demonstrating that a farm is profitable, we’re demonstrating that it can be investable,” says Mr Yeo. He stresses that Archisen isn't merely investing in technology and research for academic purposes, but aims to create a commercially viable farming business in the long run.

“We’re striving to establish the largest network of urban farms in Asia, and we need to have an attractive value proposition to prospective partners and investors to work with us,” he says. “Then we’ll be able to build more farms to address Singapore's food security concerns.”

Sumber :

https://estates.jtc.gov.sg/sked/stories/high-tech-farming-means-high-collaboration-heres-why

Sumber video :

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Kurangi Sampah Plastik

Kebijakan Pemerintah Kurangi Sampah Plastik Dapat Dukungan dari Perusahaan Manufaktur 

Penumpukan sampah plastik masih menjadi isu yang susah dipecahkan di Indonesia. Bila tidak segera diselesaikan, masalah tersebut dapat mengancam kelestarian lingkungan. Berdasarkan data dari Asosiasi Industri Plastik Indonesia (INAPLAS) dan Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) pada 2018, sampah plastik di Indonesia mencapai 64 juta ton per tahun. 

Dari angka tersebut, sebanyak 3,2 juta ton merupakan sampah plastik yang dibuang ke laut. Masalah ini menjadi perhatian khusus bagi pemerintah. Peraturan Menteri Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Nomor P.75 Tahun 2019 mengenai Peta Jalan Pengurangan Sampah oleh Produsen pun diterbitkan sebagai salah satu upaya pengurangan sampah plastik. 

Melansir Kontan.co.id, Rabu (1/7/2020), Direktur Jenderal Pengelolaan Sampah, Limbah, dan Bahan Beracun Berbahaya (B3), Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan (KLHK), Rosa Vivien Ratnawati berharap peraturan tersebut dapat mendorong upaya pengurangan sampah oleh produsen. 

Beleid tersebut mengatur kemasan produk yang dikeluarkan produsen. Kemasan yang dimaksud nantinya harus memenuhi standar dapat didaur ulang atau dikomposkan. Setelah itu, perusahaan diharapkan dapat membentuk sistem penarikan kembali kemasan untuk didaur ulang sebagai bagian dari penerapan ekonomi sirkular. 

Kata Rosa, aturan tersebut bukan hanya untuk kantong plastik, melainkan seluruh kemasan plastik sekali pakai lainnya. “Ada tiga jenis produsen yang diwajibkan mengubah kemasan produk dalam peraturan ini, yaitu manufaktur, ritel, serta jasa makanan dan minuman,” jelas Rosa. 

Langkah nyata kurangi sampah plastik Pada dasarnya, segala upaya pemerintah untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan tak akan menemui jalan keluar jika dikerjakan sendiri. Sesuai dengan Permen LHK tadi, pihak swasta perlu ikut berkontribusi, terutama dalam kemasan maupun hal lain terkait produk. 

Kini, salah satu pihak swasta yang sudah berinisiatif mengurangi penggunaan plastik dalam produknya adalah PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia (Bridgestone Indonesia). 

Sebagai dukungan terhadap kebijakan pemerintah dalam mengurangi sampah pada 2025 seperti yang diatur pada Peraturan Presiden No 97 Tahun 2017 tentang Kebijakan dan Strategi Nasional Pengelolaan Sampah Rumah Tangga dan Sampah Sejenis Sampah Rumah Tangga, produsen ban asal Negeri Sakura itu mengambil langkah nyata. 

Pada awal September 2020, Bridgestone memperkenalkan label ban baru dengan tampilan yang lebih ringkas dan menarik. Ukuran label tersebut dibuat 40 persen lebih kecil dibandingkan label sebelumnya. Hal ini membuat penggunaan plastik berkurang. 

“Mengingat penggunaan label ban masih diharuskan di pasar Indonesia, kami memaksimalkannya dengan membuat desain yang lebih ringkas dan menarik,” ujar Presiden Direktur Bridgestone Indonesia Mukiat Sutikno dalam keterangan tertulis yang diterima Kompas.com, Rabu (9/9/2020). 

Mukiat menjelaskan, ukuran label baru itu merupakan dukungan perusahaan yang menaunginya terhadap program pemerintah mengurangi jumlah sampah plastik. 

Meski ukurannya lebih kecil, Mukiat menambahkan, label yang terdapat pada setiap ban memuat informasi terkait produk ban, informasi produsen, pemenuhan standar dan sertifikasi yang diperlukan, serta petunjuk penggunaan. Selain ukuran, Bridgestone juga memberi sentuhan terhadap label barunya dengan menambahkan QR code untuk mengakses fitur produk dan informasi produk penting lainnya. 

Menurut Mukiat, jika dihitung berdasarkan angka penjualan rata-rata tahunan ban Bridgestone di Indonesia, pengurangan ukuran label ban ini diperkirakan dapat membantu mengurangi sampah plastik sebesar 7 ton setiap tahunnya. 

“Inisiatif ini tentunya sejalan dengan misi CSR Global Bridgestone yaitu ‘Our Way to Serve’,” ujar Mukiat. Baca juga: INFOGRAFIK: Selain Dibakar, 4 Cara Kelola Sampah Plastik Misi itu, sambung Mukiat, merupakan refleksi dari fisolofi perusahaan yang ingin berkontribusi besar bagi masyarakat dengan memperhatikan dampak jangka panjang. 

Mereka mengistilahkannya dengan "Serving Society with Superior Quality". Dengan komitmen itu, Bridgestone tak hanya memastikan dapat menyediakan produk terbaik, tapi juga memastikan lingkungan yang sehat bagi generasi kini dan mendatang.

Sumber :

https://money.kompas.com/read/2020/09/18/111900226/kebijakan-pemerintah-kurangi-sampah-plastik-dapat-dukungan-dari-perusahaan?utm_source=nativeinarticle&utm_medium=desktop.

Plastic That Biodegrades in Water

A Woman Invented a New Kind of Plastic That Biodegrades in Water, and It’s a Step Oceans Are Crying For

The problem of plastic pollution has been piling up for decades, and finding ways to solve it has become an issue of top priority. Millions of tons of plastic are produced around the globe every year, and half of these are single-use items that are only used once, but stay in nature for hundreds of years. Sharon Barak, a chemical engineer from Israel, found a way to reduce the period of plastic decay from centuries to minutes.

Here at Bright Side we were happy to learn that the planet now has a groundbreaking way to fight plastic pollution, and here’s how it works.

Sharon Barak quit a plastic manufacturing company where she used to work to help the world fight pollution.

We all use plastic items in our everyday life, and now it’s probably impossible to imagine life without them. But conventional plastic is not eco-friendly and when thrown away it can stay in nature for decades and even centuries posing a threat for both animals and people.

According to experts, the average time to biodegrade is 50 years for plastic cups, 200 years for straws, and 450 years for plastic bottles. Chemical engineer Sharon Barak set a goal to make a product that would feel, look, and function like plastic, and dissolve in water doing no harm to nature at the same time. And she did it!

The plastic substitute Sharon invented functions as plastic, but dissolves in water in minutes.

Sharon and her team spent a lot of time mixing a lot of different components, until they finally found the right formula. The “fake” plastic Sharon invented consists of 100% eco-friendly materials that easily dissolve in water and become part of nature.

The product is so safe and natural, that you can even drink its water solution. If a bag made of this product accidentally gets into the ocean, it will become part of it in just a few minutes, posing no threat to sea animals, unlike an ordinary plastic bag.

Additionally, this new invention doesn’t need an elaborate process for recycling. When you’ve used an item, and you don’t need it anymore, you can simply throw it down the drain. As the team’s website says, the manufacturing process is not that complicated either — regular plastic bag making machinery can be adjusted to manufacture this innovative ocean-saving product.

Now Sharon and her team are developing their start-up for a cleaner and safer future for all of us.

Sharon sees a huge potential in this biodegradable plastic substitute that she has developed. It can be used for food wrapping, bottle manufacturing, and any other purposes that regular plastic is used for. Sharon and her team are working hard to introduce their invention to the world, and they believe that mass production of the eco-friendly “fake” plastic will make the world a better place to live.

What do you think of Sharon’s ambitious project? Do you think we’ll ever manage to substitute all of the world’s plastic for an eco-friendly solution like this?

Sumber :

https://brightside.me/wonder-curiosities/a-woman-invented-a-new-kind-of-plastic-that-biodegrades-in-water-and-its-a-step-oceans-are-crying-for-724110/

Sumber video :

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House from Bottle Glass

A small-scale company in Zanzibar transforms waste glass into bricks

Jan, 23, 2018  

The initiative started as a way to deal with the large quantities of waste glass that are produced on the island and stay untreated, ending up into the natural surroundings

Thousands of tourists visit the island of Zanzibar in East Africa each year and have become an important part of its economy. However, they contribute to the waste glass problem on the island as –up to now- there was neither a recycling nor a repurposing scheme set up for the huge amount of discarded glass bottles, which are left in piles in the beautiful natural surroundings. The company Bottle-Up was founded in 2015 to tackle this problem, by creating products made locally from waste glass and being sold in hotels on the island, as a collaboration of Dutch designers and local craftsmen. As a next step, they extended their series of products, by creating the bottle| brick, a building block made from glass and cement that is expected to be as strong as conventional bricks and price competitive with the local alternative.  

The idea of creating the bottle| brick (bb) to serve as aggregate replacement in bricks came up as a solution for the 15500 kg of waste glass brought to the bottle-up workshop by waste collection company Zanrec each month, out of which only 160 kg is used to make products for the Trending Terrazzo collection. For the glass cullet production, a Farasi hammer mill machine was designed, prototyped and built in Zanzibar. This low-tech and cheaply produced machine can process up to 10.000 bottles a day (8 times as much as the current supply of bottles) and can scale up the production of the bottle | bricks.

As part of his Master thesis, Industrial Design Engineer Lou Van Reemst from the Delft University of Technology conducted research on the bottle | brick’s material composition, in order to find the best strength properties, limitations, possibilities and its feasibility and viability for the island. The bb is made from the chupa (bottle) mix, containing 35% aggregate replacement with glass, which accounts for 42% of its weight. Lou made different sample bricks that were brought to the Netherlands to conduct compressive strength tests on. The results were compared with those of local Zanzibari bricks and were promising in terms of economical and mechanical feasibility, as the new material was found to be twice as strong and price competitive with the local alternative.

Although the product is still in its test phase, the first prototypes prove that it is possible to make strong building blocks from cement, glass fragments and crushed glass, while reducing the relatively expensive import of sand and gravel to the island. Bottle-up is considering to further develop the bb and the recycling process next year and use the income from the sale of bottle-up products to fund its expansion to large-scale production of the bottle | brick, while contributing to a cleaner island.  

Sumber :

https://www.thestructuralengineer.info/news/a-small-scale-company-in-zanzibar-transforms-waste-glass-into-bricks

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GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IS IMPORTANT

WHY GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IS IMPORTANT

Supply Chain Sustainability/Circular Economy

Green supply chain management means making transportation more sustainable

Making responsible environmental practices part of supply chain management isn’t just the moral thing to do, it’s also good business. A more sustainable supply chain is also a less wasteful supply chain, and reducing waste can lower a business’ total cost of business (TCOB) while also enhancing industry reputation. This is just one of many reasons why green supply chain management is important.

Crucially, implementing these practices is often a lot less difficult than managers expect. Overweight shipments, product damage, and rejected loads all contribute to increased costs and should be easy to avoid once they are identified. Making green supply chain changes like switching to plastic pallet pooling, improving warehouse lighting, and adopting better recycling practices help improve supply chains from beginning to end.  

Three Reasons Why Green Supply Chain Management Is Important

Sustainable supply chain management has wide-reaching effectsThe most obvious reason supply chain management is important is the environment. Cutting back on carbon emissions and conserving natural resources matters to everyone. But these are just some of the reasons why companies choose to “go green.”

Eighty-one percent of consumers around the world believe that businesses need to help improve the environment.

Aside from the environmental benefits, green supply chain management can offer:

Reduced Waste: Millions of tons of food is wasted within the supply chain every year. By making efforts to reduce that waste through improved process management and the adoption of lean policies, managers can eliminate costly losses that reduce their TCOB. 

Lower Transportation Costs: Companies typically try to bring down the weight of shipments as well as making trips shorter when they’re trying to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. This results in lower transportation costs, as trips use less fuel and trucks suffer minimized wear and tear. 

Enhanced Reputation: Eighty-one percent of consumers around the world believe that businesses need to help improve the environment. This belief factors in to buying decisions and can hurt companies that don’t adopt sustainable practices. It also affects even businesses that don’t sell directly to consumers, as businesses seeking to reduce their environmental impact will look into their vendors’ policies on sustainable business practices.  

Green supply chain management offers far more benefits than its name implies, as managers also gain dividends from improved productivity and reduced bottom-line costs. Nor does implementing green policies have to be a complex endeavor. 

What Supply Chain Managers Can Do to Improve Their Environmental Impact 

Plastic pallets can make supply chain management more greenWhile many managers look to technology when it comes to improving the sustainability of their supply chains, these high-cost upgrades aren’t the only solutions. In some cases, smaller changes to existing business practices can still reduce environmental impact significantly. Some options to consider include:

Updating warehouse lighting: Lighting a large facility like a warehouse or distribution center is a major energy drain which is made worse when warehouse managers use outdated metal halide bulbs. Compared to modern LED lighting options, these bulbs require far more energy and have a much shorter lifespan. A quality LED lighting fixture can last more than five times as long as a metal halide fixture while consuming less energy and maintaining a consistent lumen output.

Expanding upward rather than outward: When more room is needed in a warehouse or distribution center, the most environmentally friendly (and often, the most cost-effective) option is to maximize the facility’s cube utilization by adding vertical storage racking. Mezzanines can also be used to add extra floors for additional storage while staying energy efficient.

Establishing a recycling plan: Cardboard and paper are generally recycled in the warehouse setting, but other items used in the supply chain are often simply thrown away. The plastic film used to wrap pallets can be recycled, it just requires extra effort in the form of collecting and baling the plastic and finding a recycling company willing to reclaim and process it. The same is true for recyclable plastic slip sheets. While some effort is required to set up a recycling program for these materials, the result can be a big step toward creating a supply chain for the circular economy.

Choosing plastic pallets over wood: Pallet supply provides an excellent opportunity for managers to improve their green practices. While wood is the most commonly used pallet material, wood pallets contribute to ongoing deforestation, pile up in landfills when no longer usable, and, in the case of reusable block pallets, may weigh more than 80 pounds, contributing to heavy fuel consumption and carbon emissions during transportation. Wood pallets also contribute to product damage that causes rejected loads and wasted products. Plastic pallets, on the other hand, don’t leave behind debris, are lighter than wood, better protect their cargo, and are recyclable, making them a green choice and a good way to improve the sustainability of your supply chain.

Pallet pooling is already putting the tenets of the circular economy into practice.

It’s not hard to understand why green supply chain management is important when one considers the impact of sustainable practices not just on the environment, but also on overall business costs. Plastic pallets have the power to transform the practices of a warehouse, distribution center, or an entire supply chain to make it greener and more efficient. Using a plastic pallet pooling program takes this one step further. While the business world is looking for ways to make their business practices more circular, pallet pooling is already putting the tenets of the circular economy into practice. A pallet pooling company is able to minimize transportation and empty miles by moving pallets among customers in the most efficient way possible. Plastic pallets make pooling even more sustainable because of their durability, light weight, long lifespan, low maintenance, and recyclability. 

sumber :

https://igps.net/blog/2019/10/17/why-green-supply-chain-management-is-important/

Op Shops are So Much More Than Second-Hand Clothing

15 BEST OP SHOPS IN MELBOURNE FOR UNIQUE FINDS

 

We all like a bargain, but op shops are so much more than second-hand clothing at reduced prices. They are popular opportunity stores where you can find donated goods, vintage pre-loved fashion, homeware, or charming pieces of bric-a-brac. Visiting these establishments is sort of like opening a treasure chest, and you never know what you’ll find. From rare period garments and unusual accessories to quirky or chic second-hand items, all at a great value. The concept is also appealing because you can feel good about your purchases, knowing you are contributing to a charitable cause or encouraging a more green approach to fashion. Melbourne is famous for these stores, and we’ve found some of the best.

1. Vintage Sole

Vintage Sole believes that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to look good, and fashion can be both affordable and sustainable. The company first opened in 2005 and has since expanded into three Melbourne stores located in Fitzroy, Melbourne CBD, and Windsor. Shopping is even more convenient thanks to the addition of the online site. Customers can browse a wide variety of garments and brands and will likely come across a vintage find. They also follow contemporary trends and stock prestigious pre-owned brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.

2. RetroStar Vintage Clothing

Band T-shirts, boots, and great jackets — like the Champion 1996 USA Olympics Spray Jacket — are some of the things you can expect to find during a visit to RetroStar Vintage Clothing. Located in the heritage Nicholas Building in Swanston Street Melbourne, RetroStar is a favorite for garments and accessories from the past. It has become the largest vintage store in Australia and has been in operation for almost two decades. The shop specializes in items from the 1940s to the 1990s and has a fantastic eclectic selection.

3. Camberwell Market

The Camberwell Sunday Market provides an excellent opportunity to pick up or sell second-hand goods and unusual finds. Held every Sunday morning, the market attracts people who want to purchase something different, but also want the thrill of being able to search the stores until they find that one, rare piece. All this, while being entertained by the buskers, who think of the location as their stage. Records, vintage clothes, and buttons are all found here, but the real appeal of Camberwell Sunday Market is that you could uncover a treasure. An interesting example is a story about what happened in 2002. A shopper purchased dolls from the Pacific islands, only to find out that they were rare items that would later fetch an impressive sum.

4. Shag

If you think of your clothes as bits of treasure, then you’ll fit in well with the people over at Shag. The founders of the store view themselves as being hunters and dealers of fine, wearable treasure. Shag was established in 1996 and remains in business today. There are two locations; Windsor and Collingwood, and the op shop source its items both locally and internationally. They bring consumers unique and colorful pieces, and sequinned jackets and bold beaded accessories are just some of the things you may discover.

5. Chapel Street Bazaar

Chapel Street Bazaar is located on Chapel Street, and it is a one-stop-shop for lovers of vintage, retro, and rare goods. It has over 80 stallholders, each passionate about selling their unique products. Visitors will find a wide variety of products, from the standard second-hand clothing and furniture; to records, movie posters, autographs, and advertising memorabilia. You never really know what you will find on a visit to the bazaar because they also stock taxidermy, photographic equipment, and toys.

6. Hunter Gatherer

The Hunter Gatherer stores have established themselves in the second-hand market, and are known and trusted by their consumers. HG, as the company is often referred to, operates under the Brotherhood of St Laurence, an organization that works to alleviate poverty across Australia. The shops are a fantastic source of interesting items, whether that be clothing and accessories or records and books. All items have been hand-picked, and there is a wide variety of things to choose from, making HG the perfect place to spend a morning searching for vintage pieces.

7. Storehouse Thrift

Storehouse Thrift works with Teen Challenge International Victoria, a charity that aims to give hope to those struggling with addiction. In operation since 2006, the establishment has continued to grow steadily with several locations in the city. Perhaps one of the most appealing things about this op shop is that 100 percent of the proceeds go towards supporting Teen Challenge International Victoria. Consumers can find seasonal trends and unusual pieces, and their purchase is also helping a good cause.

8. Secondo

Located in South Yarra, Secondo is considered one of Melbourne’s top second-hand boutiques for second-hand garments and accessories. The store stocks many designer brands, including Balmain, Chanel, Versace, and Zimmerman, and provides the opportunity for fashion lovers to find pre-loved items at bargain prices. Need another reason to love Secondo? They support the Prahran Mission and Siwali Community School for disadvantaged children in West Jakarta, Indonesia. Shoppers will also be pleased to know that the boutique is open every day and has a variety of high-quality items.

9. Sacred Heart Mission

The Sacred Heart Mission has 12 op shops, each of which are dedicated to working with local businesses and residents. Their business concept is quite simple; they want to raise funds and awareness for their work, but also promote a more green approach to shopping. Their stores in Melbourne contribute to 30 percent of their funds and are integral in aiding the homeless by providing care and support. You can find clothing, trinkets, and a wide variety of unusual accessories. You can also do your part by donating saleable goods or volunteering.

10. Red Cross Op Shops

When cleaning out your closet, you may come across high-quality items that you don’t wear anymore. Instead of binning them, consider donating to the Red Cross. These items will find their way to one of the many Red Cross op shop locations in the city, which are run by dedicated volunteers. At one of these stores, you can find anything from second-hand garments and vintage pieces to quirky homewares. Not only does shopping here encourage sustainable practices, but the profits made from the op shops aid their causes, and furthers their ultimate vision of human dignity, safety, and wellbeing for all.

11. Salvos Stores

Salvos Stores are the retail arm of the Salvation Army and are located at hundreds of places across Australia. No two locations will stock the same pieces, so depending on where you visit, you can find a wide range of items. Finds include furniture and homeware, but also second-hand clothing and bric-a-brac. It’s easy to find a Salvos near you with their store locator, but some favorites establishments include the Abbotsford and Fitzroy spots. When purchasing from one of these retail shops, 100 percent of the profits help fund the charity’s various programs. The stores also have an environmental mindset, encouraging efforts to help minimize waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

12. Vinnies Centres

The Vinnies Centres pride themselves on being a place where customers can purchase pre-owned goods at reasonable prices. Part of the St Vincent de Paul Society’s, there are 650 locations across Australia, and 100 in Victoria, making it easy to find one in your area. As for what you can discover during a visit to a local Vinnies, expect bric-a-brac, pre-loved clothing, and accessories, and even furniture. Purchases and donations to the stores will further their causes and help those in need. Vinnies relies on the generosity of individuals who donate items, and customers can also do their part by shopping here.

13. Family Life Opportunity Shops

You could be searching for just about anything and are likely to find it in an op shop. Family Life stocks books, clothing, furniture, and other homewares, and there’s no shortage of treasures to find. Visitors can discover, among other things, superb outfits and designer labels at a massively reduced cost, or snap up a bargain on leisurewear. There are five ‘social enterprise opportunity shops’ that can be found across the Bayside area of Melbourne. The stores have close ties with the community which it serves. The purchase of these products goes towards a good cause, as Family Life helps families in need. They also have a work program in place which trains individuals, allowing them to gain the skills and experience they need to secure jobs.

14. Shappere

Shappere is a must-visit op shop for fashion enthusiasts! The store describes itself as being filled with wearable vintage and is open from Monday to Friday. It’s the perfect place for style-lovers or those who want to add something different and fun to their wardrobe. Items are sourced from multiple locations across the globe, and their highlights include an impressive range of boots. Visitors will also find clothing for both men and women, an excellent selection of bags, leather belts, and shirts that are bold and bright!

15. Vintage Garage

Smith Street in Collingwood is home to Vintage Garage, and it’s a real gem! Perhaps a marketplace would be a more accurate description because this unique establishment has more than 40 specialist dealers, each of whom is passionate and knowledgable about what they’re selling. Vintage Garage has something for everyone and to suit every taste. If you want edgy streetwear, or something funky to wear to a festival, they’ve got it. If records and memorabilia, or unique homewares and signages for your house are more to your liking, this is still the place to go.

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