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Consultations close next Wednesday 26th October for councils, alpine resorts, industry and the Victorian public to have their say on how the new household waste and #recycling system will work. Have your say here: engage.vic.gov.au/setting-the-st…

ACOR welcomes the pledge from the Environment Ministers Meeting (EMM) to work with the private sector to design out waste & pollution, keep materials in use & foster strong end markets to achieve a #CircularEconomy by 2030. Read ACOR's media release here: mailchi.mp/7ffab19afc4d/a…

The Country Road Climate Fund has been launched by Country Road investing in projects driving #climate solutions in the Australian fashion industry. The fund is also targeting projects that align with the #CircularEconomy to reimage the #textile lifecycle. wastemanagementreview.com.au/country-road-b…

We welcome BlockTexx as the newest member to the ACOR network! BlockTexx recovers polyester & cellulose from textiles & clothing by combining chemical engineering with advanced manufacturing to produce high quality #recycled materials of rPET pellets and cellulosic clay.

We are delighted to welcome a new member to ACOR’s network, Envirostream who provide a #sustainable solution by collecting, sorting and processing critical battery metals from all types of spent batteries to power the batteries of tomorrow.

A great piece from Maddocks on #greenwashing, showing research by the Consumer Policy Research Centre found that less than one-third of 'green' claims made about products have supporting evidence easily accessible to consumers. maddocks.com.au/insights/green…

ACOR's 2023 Board has been announced! We are incredibly thankful to outgoing Board members David Singh, Peter Tamblyn & Elizabeth Kasell for their contribution to ACOR’s leadership and the expertise, ideas & passion they have shared with the #recycling network over the years.

Learn how Standards Australia and the Australian Council of Recycling are working together to support Australia’s transition to the #CircularEconomy. bit.ly/3Nv29TY

ACOR warmly welcomes the commitment made by Australia's Environment Ministers to support a #CircularEconomy for packaging. Read ACOR's media release here: mailchi.mp/704e06185b3e/a…

A horrifying insight into what happens when #lithiumbatteries are put in the #recycling bin - staff are put at risk and #MRFs face disruption, damage and destruction. This video shows an #ebike #battery, but the message is clear: NO #batteries should go in ANY household bins.

Which #ProductStewardship schemes are effective? Mike Ritchie says “not many.” Gaps in reporting for Australia’s schemes are highlighted in @InsideWasteAU. rb.gy/20tpxm

Great to see #ACOR member Tyrecycle tackling the #Pilbara's #mining #tyre challenge, with investment in Australia's first dedicated off-the-road (#OTR) tyre #recycling plant. rb.gy/897yoy

Exciting new data! #ACOR member Soft Landing has released the results of its Australian-first #MattressesMatter Sustainability #survey, revealing that 93% of Australians are eager to #recycle their mattresses responsibly. lnkd.in/dN2_USte

NSW Govt launches a 2-year trial with free disposal bins for embedded batteries at 21 Recycling Centres. Found in devices like vapes & toys, these batteries pose fire risks if discarded improperly. shorturl.at/BrVEs

In an Australian-first, Pact Group Group teams up with Hilton Foods , Woolworths & CleanawayAU to recycle PET meat trays & fruit punnets! This new circular solution reduces plastic waste and keeps trays out of landfill. shorturl.at/Es2zO

Improper disposal of batteries and hazardous items has led to four garbage truck fires this month in Canterbury Bankstown, endangering drivers and communities. The Council is raising awareness on safe disposal of batteries, chemicals, and e-waste. shorturl.at/NqXeY

Congrats to ACOR member BlockTexx for winning the Australian Hero award at #InnovationAus2024! Their work in #TextileRecycling separates cotton and polyester for reuse, supporting a #CircularEconomy. With QUT & UQ backing, they now process 10,000 tonnes of textile waste yearly!

At today’s #NSWCircularEconomySummit, NSW announced plans to tackle a potential landfill shortage by 2030. Key steps include a Waste Infrastructure Plan, a Plastics Plan, and new FOGO mandates—boosting #recycling and reducing landfill reliance.

South Australians: Free e-waste drop-off for items with embedded batteries! 📅 Nov 23-24, 9am-3pm. Let’s reduce fire risks—don’t bin them! Details: shorturl.at/UJxda #BatterySafety #EWasteSafety #BatteryFires

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment, and Water is hosting a webinar on updates to the Basel Convention & OECD Decision rules for #EWaste shipments. Choose from two sessions: Mon, Nov 18 @ 1:30 PM: Register here Tue, Nov 19 @ 9:30 AM: Register here