Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR)

The Victorian Government is seeking input to shape new guidance on pre-application engagement, ensuring supporting businesses to notify and consult communities about proposed industrial and waste management developments.   Your feedback will help define what meaningful engagement looks like, balancing community expectations with industry responsibilities to protect human health and the #environment.   Participate in the first stage of consultation, a short survey, and share your thoughts on how we can improve engagement outcomes for all Victorians. This feedback is open until 7 February 2025   https://lnkd.in/gkDx4rZc   #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability #DevelopmentProposals #EnvironmentalProtection

#ACOR member Sircel Limited is tackling Australia's growing solar e-waste challenge with its state-of-the-art #recycling facility in Parkes. Capable of recovering up to 100% of materials from solar panels, this facility plays a vital role in reducing landfill waste, reclaiming valuable resources, and advancing the circular economy. As the nation approaches a surge in end-of-life solar panels, initiatives like this are essential for balancing our #renewable energy success with #sustainable waste management. https://lnkd.in/g3zUzZvZ #SolarRecycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #SolarEnergy

👏 A big shoutout to ACOR's past president, Michael Jackson, and the esteemed #CircularEconomy Ministerial Advisory Group! Their 'Circular Advantage' report highlights the critical role of circular economy principles in reducing emissions and enhancing resource efficiency. By prioritising better design, material reuse, resource recovery and recycling, we can unlock economic opportunities and support a more sustainable future. ♻️🌏 #Recycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ResourceEfficiency #WasteReduction

Have your say about the future of Queensland ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our 100 Day Review of Games infrastructure and planning is officially underway and public submissions open today. Visit gamesreview.com.au to submit your views and ideas on Games venues, transport, legacy and regional opportunities. Public consultation is open from Tuesday 10 December 2024 to Friday 10 January 2025. After this, all submissions will be assessed by our Board to inform the final report to be handed down in March. Hosting the Games is an extraordinary opportunity that will shape Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and Oceania for generations to come. We invite you to join is on this exciting journey to 2032 and beyond! Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g79dwz24 [Image description: An artist's impression of people playing basketball in an indoor sports centre. Text over the top reads ‘Have your say! Public consultation into the 100 Day Review is now open’. The URL gamesreview.com.au in in the middle with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority logo in the bottom left corner.]

ReGen Expo Australia’s Circular Resource Expo will debut at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) on July 23-24, 2025, marking a significant evolution of the #AustralasianWasteRecyclingExpo. Organised by Diversified Australia, the event will focus on advancing Australia’s circular economy through innovation, collaboration, and industry leadership. It aims to support Australia’s progress towards zero waste and maximised resource efficiency by showcasing regenerative practices and #sustainable market solutions. https://lnkd.in/g6RbmHVS #ReGenExpo #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ReourceEfficiency #PollutionReduction

#ACOR member ResourceCo has launched Queensland’s first alternative fuel plant, a $70 million facility in Brisbane, capable of diverting over 250,000 tonnes of waste from landfill annually. The state-of-the-art facility produces Process Engineered Fuel (#PEF) to replace coal in industrial applications, achieving a 95% landfill diversion rate and contributing to significant #carbon emission reductions. This project aligns with Queensland’s #WasteStrategy2050 and the national waste diversion target of 80% by 2030. Supported by the state’s Resource Recovery Industry Development Program, ResourceCo’s investment is a key step toward driving sustainability, creating jobs, and promoting a circular economy. Learn more at www.resourceco.com.au. #CircularEconomy #ResourceRecovery #Sustainability

At 7pm AEDT tonight, AORA - Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited and the Australasian Bioplastics Association are hosting a webinar “Dispelling the myths about certified compostable products”. Delivered by Bill Grant, an agricultural and environmental scientist with extensive experience in organic resource recovery, compost and soil science and agronomy. Bill was commissioned by the Australasian Bioplastics Association in mid 2024 to undertake an independent assessment of the risks and benefits of certified compost products in food organics & garden organics (#FOGO) recovery systems in Australia. Register now - https://lnkd.in/gRD-VCak #OrganicResourceRecovery #FoodOrganics #GardenOrganics #ResourceRecovery #CircularEconomy

Great to see Penny Sharpe MLC announcing plans for the NSW Government to introduce legislation for mandatory #battery regulation in 2025. This initiative aims to address the growing risks of battery-related fires and promote safe disposal practices through #productstewardship.   #NSW and #Victoria presented a draft Regulatory Impact Statement at this week’s #EnvironmentMinistersMeeting, outlining options for reforms to ensure batteries are safely managed throughout their lifecycle. This includes measures for safer #battery disposal, #recycling initiatives, and public education campaigns.   With over 10,000 battery-related fires and heat events a year across Australia waste and recycling systems, these actions are critical.   Stakeholder consultation will shape the final regulations, including industry and local government input.   https://lnkd.in/gNFhYaPn   #BatterySafety #BatteryRegulations #BatteryRecycling #ProductStewardship #FireSafety #NSWEnvironment  

#ACOR member Samsara Eco has announced a new development in #recycling technology: enzymes capable of infinitely recycling nylon 6, a synthetic fibre widely used in apparel, hosiery, and automotive. This advancement builds on their existing capabilities to recycle nylon 6,6 and polyester, aiming to reduce reliance on virgin plastics and address textile waste challenges. With less than 1% of textiles currently made from recycled materials, this innovation offers a potential pathway to greater circularity in the textile and fashion industries. Using their proprietary enzyme design platform, Samsara Eco seeks to enable precise and scalable recycling for various fibres, including mixed and dyed materials. https://lnkd.in/gjCMYrtj #TextileRecycling #ClimateTech #PlasticWaste #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #RecyclingInnovation

AORA - Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited has released a vital call to action to protect compost quality and drive Australia’s transition to a #circulareconomy.   #AORA is urging bans on #plastic fruit and vegetable food labels, plastic bread seals, and #styrofoam food packaging; also emphasising the need for better disposal management of disposable wipes, batteries (including vapes), and all types of plastic packaging, as these contaminants pose significant challenges to organic recycling.   Urgent action and collaboration across industries and communities is required to achieve cleaner compost and maximising environmental benefits.   https://lnkd.in/g6uUQn-y   #CompostQuality #OrganicRecycling #OrganicCompost #PlasticPackaging #BatterySafety #Batteries #SustainableFuture