Cleanaway Waste Management

Cleanaway Organics Eastern Creek (COEC), our food organics garden organics (FOGO) treatment facility in Western Sydney, is playing a key role in recovering resources from food waste, in line with government targets to halve the amount of organics going to landfill by 2030. FOGO sent for processing in facilities like Cleanaway Organics Eastern Creek is turned into compost that can be reused in agriculture, reducing the amount of harmful emissions from the organic material that would have otherwise decomposed in landfill. Learn more from Ash Turner, State Manager Resource Recovery, who has over 10 years of experience in the industry, in The Guardian’s deep dive into our FOGO processing capabilities and find out how you can contribute towards a sustainable future by sorting your waste correctly. #sustainablefuture https://lnkd.in/gWgJ8f79

Congratulations to our JV partners Circular Plastics Australia for being awarded Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)’s Improved Recycling System Award. This recognition is a testament to the groundbreaking impact of two PET plastic recycling plants that can each recycle up to 1 billion PET beverage bottles a year.   At Cleanaway, we’re proud to be part of this partnership, which shows what can be achieved through collaboration and innovation in the circular economy. Initiatives like these are critical to tackling the challenges of plastic waste while advancing the 2025 National Packaging Targets.   The APCO Annual Awards recognise organisations that are leading the way to develop a circular economy for packaging in Australia. A big congratulations to all finalists and winners who are setting the benchmark for sustainable packaging, recycling systems improvements, and education initiatives. Pact Group Holdings Ltd Asahi Beverages Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Commonwealth Bank Clean Energy Finance Corporation DLL Rabobank Australia

Taku Ide, Head of Carbon at Cleanaway, recently spoke at the Alternative Fuel Summit about how HVO100 provides a pathway to real emissions reduction through our existing fleet. Hosted by Robert Cavicchiolo, Carbon Solutions Manager at Viva Energy Australia, they discussed the challenges and opportunities that renewable diesel presents and how a collaborative ecosystem in the market can work together to make HVO100 a viable option.   “From a decarbonisation and emissions standpoint, diesel usage is locked in for the next 10 to 15 years because those assets (existing fleet) have a long lifespan. The challenge is finding ways to decarbonise while still relying on diesel assets today. The demonstration shows that renewable diesel can be this solution and we continue to work with customers, partners and government towards broader implementation.”   Cleanaway’s fleet decarbonisation strategy, led by Jeroen Wassenaar, Head of Innovation, has demonstrated that HVO100 provides equivalent fuel consumption, uptime and performance to fossil diesel. Thanks to Victorian Transport Association - VTA for hosting the event. #sustainablefuture Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gydv4yHN

Cleanaway was honoured to join the conversation at the Australian-Made Recovered Resources Showcase yesterday hosted by National Waste & Recycling Industry Council and the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR). This impactful event highlighted Australia’s manufacturing strength in resource recovery, showcasing innovative recycled products and materials while bringing together industry leaders and government officials to explore sustainable solutions. Senior Education Officer, Lauren Grimshaw said, “It was a great opportunity to discuss Cleanaway’s innovative projects and our commitment to building a circular economy.” #sustainablefuture

Meet the recipients of Cleanaway’s 2024 New Chum Community Benefit Fund who are making a positive impact in the community through the distribution of $50,000 worth of grants across seven projects. #sustainablefuture

The Department for Education, South Australia (DfE) recently won two significant Government awards: the 2024 CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Sustainability Project of the Year Award and the 2024 CIPS Overall Project of the Year Award. Within these awards, Cleanaway was recognised for valuable contributions in the development, implementation, and success, of DfE achieving 100% landfill diversion in Metropolitan schools and for the significant improvements in landfill diversion and resource recovery in regionally located schools.   Cleanaway has enjoyed a valued relationship with the Department for Education (DfE) South Australia for over 35 years however in early 2023, began providing expanded services as part of a new contract. Previously, Cleanaway serviced approximately one-third of DfE sites, primarily handling general waste services and few paper and cardboard recycling services. Now, Cleanaway services all SA public schools - 476 sites across 12 regions statewide, providing a complete waste management and resource recovery system, from paper and cardboard recycling, commingled recycling through to organics recycling.   Tailored Greenius modules (Cleanaway’s waste and recycling e-learning system), aided the success of landfill diversion, ensuring that students, teachers and cleaning contractors understood the new source separation systems.   Congratulations again to the DfE and we look forward to many more years of working together. #sustainablefuture

The Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway’s flagship PB15 steam train is back on track for the first time in five years thanks to a $10,000 grant from Cleanaway’s New Chum Landfill Community Benefit Fund (CBF). It is one of seven community-based organisations to share $50,000 of funding from the second round of CBF grants, bringing the total support for 16 recipients over two years to $100,000. Other fund recipients included: • upgrade the home of the Ipswich Cambrian Choir in its 138th year • purchase advanced communications systems to support referees and touch judges in the Ipswich Rugby League Referees Association • make driving lessons accessible to school students from diverse backgrounds at REDBANK PLAINS STATE HIGH SCHOOL • support the Ipswich Musketeers Softball Club to keep softball accessible for children and adults with disabilities • provide free coaching and Skate Queensland memberships through the Skate Synergy Roller Sports Club in Bundamba, and • purchase portable training goals for Ipswich Knights Football Club’s junior teams. Fund recipients got together recently together with their friends, families and colleagues to celebrate CBF and each other. Cleanaway’s Queensland General Manager Solid Waste Services, Aaron Carter, said “We are proud to support such a diverse range of projects that reflect the unique needs and passions of the Ipswich community. From preserving heritage through the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway to supporting grassroots sport and enhancing cultural spaces, these grants help ensure a stronger, more connected community.” #sustainablefuture

Regional Manager QLD CDS Krystal Hart recently attended Containers for Change QLD (COEX)'s 2024 Change Maker Awards. The Awards shone a light on the incredible individuals and organisations creating real change through QLD’s container deposit scheme. Krystal said, “Cleanaway are proud to sponsor the Conference and Awards. The Awards are an opportunity to take a moment to celebrate and appreciate the efforts of the operators and community members supporting the scheme. Congratulations to all Queenslanders for over 9 million containers returned to date and counting!” Well done to all finalists and winners.

Planet Ark's National Recycling Week is upon us and this year, Cleanaway and Clean Up Australia Ltd have partnered to help you make a sustainable future possible at home, in the office and at school. Stay tuned to our social channels over the next week for meaningful advice on how you can contribute to building a circular economy in Australia by making small, sustainability focussed changes. Better yet, help spread the word in your family and communities by sharing our assets here: https://lnkd.in/dMAWsPc #NRW2024 #NationalRecyclingWeek

Cleanaway attended the Industry Safety Forum in Toowoomba organised by Safer Together where General Manager - Solid Waste Services QLD Aaron Carter spoke about “Safety Culture Toolkit” together with Danni Geers from Chevron. Aaron used our HSE Culture program as a case study and spoke at length about our HSE improvement journey supported by our 5-year roadmap and HSE Culture Framework. The Framework describes the behaviours that focus on keeping each other, our communities and the environment safe at Cleanaway and provides us with a simple, common language across our 350 sites nationally. Aaron’s advice to HSE practitioners was, “Be patient, don’t expect everything to work and to always keep listening and evolving. Making a real difference to HSE culture takes time and requires daily practice at an individual, team and organisational level.” We look forward to continued collaboration to embed best practice HSE programs across the industry. #sustainablefuture