In a recently released report, The Role of Energy from Waste in a Circular Economy: Creating a stable project structure, the Australian Industrial Ecology Network (AIEN) urges State Governments, the resource recovery industry and all stakeholders to find a unified
AIEN Submission to the QLD Energy from Waste Policy Discussion Paper
Energy from waste (EfW) refers to converting waste materials into fuels, or energy in the form of electricity, heat, or cooling. The Queensland Government has developed a discussion paper that outlines the proposed role for EfW in Queensland, how it
AIEN Submission to the A Circular Economy for Victoria Issues paper
The Victorian Government is developing a circular economy policy and action plan for Victoria. In a circular economy people minimise waste and make the most of resources. Shifting to a more circular economy will grow the economy, increase jobs and
AIEN Submission – QLD Resource Recovery Industries Draft 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan
The Draft Queensland Resource Recovery Industries 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan aims to: increase resource recovery rates improve the adoption of modern technologies divert waste from landfill toward more valuable uses. The draft action plan complements the Queensland Government’s draft Waste
MEDIA RELEASE (15 May 2019): Recycling and Waste Associations Rate Major Parties Election Promises
The inaugural Recycling & Waste Policy Report Card on the Federal election policies of the ALP, Coalition and the Greens has found unprecedented political interest and progress in improving Australia’s resource recovery system. With independent expert consultancy support by Equilibrium,
AIEN Submission to the draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy for Qld
The Queensland Government is developing a comprehensive new waste management and resource recovery strategy, underpinned by a waste disposal levy, to attract investment, develop new jobs and industries and reduce waste. The draft waste strategy aims to deliver the long-term, sustained
AIEN calls for unity in solving Australia’s waste issue
The Australian Industrial Ecology Network (AIEN) believes the China Sword policy and the latest regulatory changes in New South Wales affecting the application of mixed waste organic material to land, constitute an ideal opportunity for change in the way the
From the Chair
Welcome to another edition of In the Loop. We are all making our way in the changed resource management landscape post implementation of the China Sword policy. Undoubtedly, as the debate matures and plays out at national, state and local
AIEN accelerates transition to an Australian circular economy
The Australian Industrial Ecology Network (AIEN) has issued a communiqué calling for prioritised action with respect to facilitating circular economy in Australia. Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Economy: A blueprint for action on plastics and packaging calls for a
AIEN Submission to the Review of the Product Stewardship Act 2011
The Product Stewardship Act 2011 provides the framework to effectively manage the environmental, health and safety impacts of products, and in particular those impacts associated with the disposal of products and their associated waste. The framework includes voluntary, co-regulatory and