AAustralian Circular
Retail Association
Est. 2024 · Industry-led peak body

Reshaping Australian retail for a circular economy.

We bring retailers, suppliers, recyclers and policymakers together to design out waste, keep products in use, and regenerate natural systems — at scale.

The circular loop
CIRCULARRETAILDesignMakeUseRepairReuseRecycle
180+
member organisations
$84B
combined member revenue
1.2M t
waste diverted in 2025
12
policy submissions YTD
What we do

Three pillars, one mission.

ACRA exists because circular retail is a coordination problem, not just a sustainability one. We give the industry the infrastructure — policy, data and networks — to act collectively.

01 / 03

Advocate

We speak with one voice to government on the policies, standards and incentives retail needs to close the loop.

  • EPR scheme reform
  • Recycled-content targets
  • Right-to-repair
02 / 03

Educate

Practical toolkits, training and benchmarks built with members — so every retailer can move from intent to action.

  • Circular maturity index
  • Buyer training
  • Case-study library
03 / 03

Connect

A working network of retailers, brands, recyclers and innovators collaborating on shared circular challenges.

  • Working groups
  • Partner directory
  • National forum
Membership

Built by members, for members.

Three tiers, designed to meet retailers wherever they are on the circular journey.

Associate
From $1,200
Small retailers under $5M revenue
  • Resource library
  • Member newsletter
  • Event discounts
Apply →
Most popular
Corporate
From $8,500
Mid-market retailers & brands
  • Working group seats
  • Direct policy input
  • Circular maturity audit
Apply →
Strategic
On application
Major retailers, suppliers, recyclers
  • Board observer seat
  • Co-branded research
  • Government roundtables
Apply →
Insights

Latest from ACRA.

Research12 min read

Australian Circular Retail Index 2026

Where the sector stands on materials, take-back, repair and resale.

Read →
Toolkit8 min read

Designing a take-back program from scratch

A step-by-step playbook from members already running one.

Read →
PolicyPDF · 24 pages

Submission: Federal Right-to-Repair consultation

Our position on a national scheme and what members told us.

Read →
Events

Where the industry meets.

Roundtables, forums and working groups — both in person and online.

See full calendar →
12 Jun
Melbourne
Flagship event
Circular Retail Forum 2026
RSVP →
24 Jul
Online
Members only
Working group · Packaging & EPR
RSVP →
08 Aug
Sydney
Open
Repair & Resale Masterclass
RSVP →
Trusted by 180+ retailers across Australia
Northbound
Verde Co.
Loop & Co
Reform
Habitat
Meridian
Everline
Coastward
Renew Group
Atlas Retail
Greenfield
Folk & Fold

Ready to move from intent to action?

Join the retailers, brands and partners building Australia's circular economy. Apply for membership, or talk to our team about your fit.