Dates: Wednesday, 6 August – Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm, daily
The Thursday Lounge: Bar and Gallery open late, free live music 6-8pm
Entry: FREE
Venue: CCC Gallery
About the exhibition
This exhibition explores the impact of increasing fires from incorrect disposal of e-waste on our front-line workers, local community and the environment.
Immerse yourself in compelling stories from a local waste truck driver, Ross and a CFA Beaconsfield volunteer, Andrew among others. These will be showcased alongside an innovative sculptural piece, creating a thought-provoking artistic display of how we all play a role in managing e-waste.
This exhibition is a collaboration between the Cardinia Cultural Centre and Cardinia Shire Council’s Waste Team, brought to life through commissioned local and outstanding creatives.
What is E-Waste?
Electronic waste, or ‘e-waste’, refers to any item with a battery, cord or plug that is no longer working or wanted. This includes mobile, computers, smartwatches TV, home appliances, children’s toys, batteries and charging cables.
E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream globally with Australians generating around 500,000 tonnes of e-waste every year, which is nearly 3 times the global average.
Batteries and e-waste are not allowed in household bins. They have been banned from landfill in Victoria since 2019 and must be disposed of at drop-off points or specialised recycling facilities.
E-waste poses a fire risk to waste trucks and facilities putting the truck drivers, employees, and the community at risk. These incidents also divert valuable emergency services resources that could be used elsewhere.
Most e-waste also contains toxic materials such as lead which we can end up in our soil and waterways if not disposed of properly.
When correctly disposed of, the valuable metals and materials contained in e-waste, like gold, copper and silver, can be recovered and used again reducing our impact on the planet.
For more information, go to Cardinia Shire Council’s e-waste webpage.
UnitedMake [UDMK]
CorE-Waste
Sculptural Work, 2025
A sculptural column compresses layers of discarded electronics into a vertical ‘core sample’ of our digital age. Mimicking geological stratigraphy, it transforms e-waste such as circuit boards, wires, casing into a material archive of consumption and obsolescence. Referencing both archaeology and environmental science, the work invites viewers to consider what our technological legacy will look like to future generations, and how waste becomes part of the planet’s physical memory.
UnitedMake [UDMK]:
UnitedMake [UDMK] is a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Richmond, Australia, founded by Mond Qu in 2013. Blending digital and physical craft, UDMK transforms ideas into immersive experiences from objects and installations to large-scale spatial projects. Their work explores materials, environments, and future-thinking through a hands-on, research-driven approach that imagines and builds a better world.
Learn more about the work of UnitedMake [UDMK] at: unitedmake.com.au
Keyframe Studio
Discarded Dangers
Multi-panel Projection, 13 minutes, 2025
Step into a large-scale, immersive video experience that brings to life the voices of those most affected by improper e-waste and battery disposal in kerbside bins. Through a dynamic multi-panel projection, this installation weaves together a mosaic of personal stories—from truck drivers and recycling facility workers to emergency responders—each sharing firsthand accounts of the devastating consequences of fires caused by e-waste. These powerful narratives reveal the far-reaching impact on our community and environment, highlighting the risks posed by batteries and electronics ending up in kerbside bins. From increasing risks to workers and damaged infrastructure to environmental degradation and service disruptions, the stories underscore the urgent need for greater awareness and a shift in everyday disposal behaviours.
This is more than a visual experience – it’s a call to action. Discover how informed choices and simple changes in how we dispose of e-waste can prevent fires, protect lives, and preserve our planet.
Keyframe Studio:
Keyframe Studio is a Melbourne-based creative powerhouse specialising in video, animation, and motion design. Founded by Nick Ralph in 2024, the studio brings stories to life through visually compelling narratives.
Nick began his career in Melbourne’s vibrant film industry, where he honed his storytelling craft, later applying this expertise to capture powerful human experiences in fragile contexts, conflict zones and disaster-stricken regions.
With a deep mastery of video editing, visual effects, photography, and writing, Nick transforms complex ideas into engaging visual stories, where his work reflects a commitment to authenticity, creativity, and emotional resonance.
Learn more about Nick and Keyframe Studio at: keyframe.one