Make your own Recycled Product at Churn Nights in Sydney
Turn trash into Treasure every Thursday evening at the Banish Sustainability Hub at Sydney's Central Station.
Looking for a unique way to spend your Thursday evening in Sydney? Welcome to Churn Nights – an exciting new public event where you can create your own recycled products from bottle tops while learning about sustainable living. Located at the Banish Sustainability Hub outside Central Station, this hands-on workshop is opening its doors to everyone for the first time.
What are Churn Nights?
Churn Nights is Sydney's newest sustainability experience, transforming the popular "Churn Tuesdays" social media series into an interactive public event. For two years, we've been showcasing unique colour combinations and recycling processes on Instagram and TikTok, and now you can experience the magic firsthand!
During each session, you'll witness the complete recycling process from start to finish, choosing your favourite colour combinations and creating beautiful, functional products entirely by hand. It's not just about making something cool – it's about understanding how everyday waste can become something valuable.
What can you make?
Recycled Carabiner
Perfect for keys, water bottles, or outdoor adventures, each handcrafted carabiner diverts 6-8 bottle tops from landfill. Choose from our range of vibrant colour combinations to create a unique accessory that tells your sustainability story.
Recycled Refillable Pen
Write your way to a more sustainable future with a pen made from recycled bottle tops! Each pen saves 6-8 bottle caps from ending up in landfill and comes with a refill, making it a practical choice for eco-conscious writers, students, and professionals. These are the same as our BRAD Recycled Pens, but using our OG extruder machine to make a gradient of your choosing (so they're extra unique)!
Event Details
When: Every Thursday, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Banish Sustainability Hub, 490 Pitt Street, Haymarket, Sydney
Cost: $7.50 for carabiner ($8 with keyring), $15 for pen (including refill)
Registration: No registration required – just show up!
Who: Everyone is welcome
Why attend Churn Nights?
Learn About Recycling
See the complete recycling process in action, from bottle top collection to finished product. Understanding how recycling really works helps you make better choices in your daily life.
Hands-On Sustainability Education
This isn't just a lecture about environmental issues – it's an interactive experience where you'll get your hands dirty (well, not literally!) and create something meaningful.
Convenient Location
Located in Haymarket near Central Station, our Sustainability Hub is easily accessible by train, bus, or light rail. Whether you're finishing work in the Sydney CBD or live in the inner suburbs, it's a convenient stop on your way home.
Community Impact
Every product you create diverts waste from landfill while supporting local sustainability initiatives. It's a small action with a meaningful impact.
Unique Experience
Where else in Sydney can you make your own recycled products every week while learning about sustainable living? Churn Nights offers a one-of-a-kind experience that combines creativity, education, and environmental action.
Perfect for Groups and Individuals
Whether you're looking for a unique date night activity, are looking for something to do in Sydney with friends, or simply want to try something new on your own, Churn Nights welcomes everyone! The relaxed, friendly atmosphere makes it easy to meet like-minded people who care about sustainability.
Getting Here
The Banish Sustainability Hub is located at 490 Pitt Street, Haymarket – just a short walk from Central Station. We're located just outside the Murray's bus stop on Pitt St, making it incredibly convenient for commuters and visitors to Sydney alike!
Due to limited parking options in the area, we recommend public transport, however street parking is also available in Haymarket (near Quay St) and in Surry Hills.
Public Transport Options
Train & Metro: Central Station (5-minute walk)
Light Rail: Central Station stops
Bus: Multiple routes service the Haymarket area
Walking/Cycling: Accessible from Sydney CBD
Beyond Bottle Tops: The Impact of the BRAD Recycling program
Every bottle top you use at Churn Nights comes from our Banish Recycling and Diversion (BRAD) program – Australia's leading hard-to-recycle waste solution. BRAD accepts items that regular recycling systems can't handle: plastic bottle tops, blister packs, empty beauty products, contact lenses, toothpaste tubes, and dozens of other household items that would otherwise end up in landfill.
When you purchase your recycled carabiner or pen, you're directly supporting this vital program that has diverted tonnes of waste (literally!) from Australian landfills.
Your small investment doesn't just give you a unique, handmade product – it funds the collection, sorting, and processing of hard-to-recycle items from households across Australia.
So come on down and visit us at the Banish Sustainability Hub, and turn trash into treasure at Churn Nights.
We can't wait to see you!