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 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
AIEN Submission to the Transforming Queensland’s Recycling and Waste Industry Directions Paper
On 20 March 2018, the Queensland Government announced it is developing a comprehensive new strategy underpinned by a waste disposal levy to increase recycling and recovery and create new jobs. The new strategy will provide the resource recovery and waste
Save the Date – AIEN Member Meeting Thu 2nd Feb 2017, Sydney
Early registration available now at https://aien2feb16.eventbrite.com.au
Is Waste-to-Energy viable in Australia? Find out at the Australian Waste to Energy Forum (22 & 23 Feb 2017, Ballarat)
The recent closures of some of Australia’s long-running and major contributing coal plants, are setting the scene for renewable energy projects such as Waste-to-Energy to become a viable alternative. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network and discuss the issues
Now is your chance to present at the Australian Waste to Energy Forum – Abstract submissions close 11 July
Don’t miss your opportunity to present the 2nd Australian Waste to Energy Forum to be held on 22 & 23 February 2017 at the Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre. Abstract submissions close on Monday 11 July 2016. For a list