On Wednesday 23 October 2019 the Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources adopted an inquiry referred by the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, asking the Committee to inquire into and report on
AIEN Submission to the Recycling and resource recovery infrastructure: Evidence base report (Oct 2019)
Infrastructure Victoria has released its early findings for public comment in developing advice to government on how we can build a better recycling and resource recovery industry for Victoria. Their paper – Recycling and resource recovery infrastructure: Evidence base October
AIEN Submission to the COAG waste export ban consultation
On 9 August 2019, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed Australia should establish a timetable to ban the export of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres, while building Australia’s capacity to generate high value recycled commodities and associated demand.
AIEN calls for a unified voice on the importance of EfW in a circular economy
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