ACOR Media Releases
DECEMBER 14 2022
RECYCLED MATERIAL IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE CAN DRIVE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
RECYCLED MATERIAL IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE CAN DRIVE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) welcomes the release of Infrastructure Australia’s Replacement Materials report which highlights the significant opportunity to increase uptake of recycled materials in road infrastructure.
As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR identifies scaled-up procurement of recycled materials as a core priority, in order to properly kickstart supply chain integration of recycled materials and establish robust and resilient end markets.
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As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR identifies scaled-up procurement of recycled materials as a core priority, in order to properly kickstart supply chain integration of recycled materials and establish robust and resilient end markets.
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December 13 2022
RECYCLE MATE TURNS 1: COMMUNITY DRIVE TO RECYCLE RIGHT HELPS GROW OPEN-SOURCE APP
RECYCLE MATE TURNS 1: COMMUNITY DRIVE TO RECYCLE RIGHT HELPS GROW OPEN-SOURCE APP
Today marks the one-year anniversary since the national roll-out of the free Recycle Mate app, which has helped tens of thousands of Australians to recycle right – improving resource recovery, supporting a circular economy, and boosting recycling confidence.
Recycle Mate is an initiative of the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) and provides up-to-the-minute accurate and transparent recycling information to help answer all recycling questions.
The app gives users the ability to take a photo or type the name of an item they would like to know more about and provides disposal advice specific to their location. The program is community-driven through an interactive open-source platform that is continually learning and growing with every recycling question.
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Recycle Mate is an initiative of the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) and provides up-to-the-minute accurate and transparent recycling information to help answer all recycling questions.
The app gives users the ability to take a photo or type the name of an item they would like to know more about and provides disposal advice specific to their location. The program is community-driven through an interactive open-source platform that is continually learning and growing with every recycling question.
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NOVEMBER 25 2022
GOVERNMENT’S NEW CIRCULAR ECONOMY ADVISORY GROUP WILL FUEL INNOVATION AND JOBS FOR A BETTER FUTURE
GOVERNMENT’S NEW CIRCULAR ECONOMY ADVISORY GROUP WILL FUEL INNOVATION AND JOBS FOR A BETTER FUTURE
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) today welcomes the announcement of a Ministerial Advisory Group on the Circular Economy to help guide Australia as it transitions to a circular economy.
This new advisory group is a result of last month’s Environment Ministers Meeting, where ministers resolved to work with the private sector to design out waste and pollution, keep materials in use and foster markets to achieve a circular economy by 2030.
As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR is encouraged to see such decisive and quick policy action in pursuit of a circular economy by 2030.
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This new advisory group is a result of last month’s Environment Ministers Meeting, where ministers resolved to work with the private sector to design out waste and pollution, keep materials in use and foster markets to achieve a circular economy by 2030.
As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR is encouraged to see such decisive and quick policy action in pursuit of a circular economy by 2030.
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NOVEMBER 9 2022
ACOR STATEMENT ON SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING
ACOR STATEMENT ON SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING
Australia’s largest soft plastics recycling program, and ACOR member REDcycle, has announced they are pausing their program, effective immediately, due to an inability in the short term to balance the supply and demand aspects of the operation. This is the result of a confluence of pandemic and post-pandemic circumstances, including exponential growth in supply of post-consumer soft plastics, disruption to recycling infrastructure and a downturn in market demand for the recycled products the program produces.
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NOVEMBER 8 2022
EXPANSION OF QUEENSLAND CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE WILL BOOST CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND PUT MONEY BACK INTO THE POCKETS OF QUEENSLANDERS AND CHARITIES
EXPANSION OF QUEENSLAND CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE WILL BOOST CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND PUT MONEY BACK INTO THE POCKETS OF QUEENSLANDERS AND CHARITIES
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) welcomes the Queensland’s Government’s review of the Containers for Change program, aimed at expanding eligible containers to include glass wine and spirit bottles.
“The Queensland Containers for Change program has significantly ramped up the volume of quality material collected for recycling, supporting investment in onshore processing and boosting our local circular economy for beverage containers.”
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“The Queensland Containers for Change program has significantly ramped up the volume of quality material collected for recycling, supporting investment in onshore processing and boosting our local circular economy for beverage containers.”
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OCTOBER 21 2022
ACOR WELCOMES NATIONAL COMMITMENT TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY BY 2030
ACOR WELCOMES NATIONAL COMMITMENT TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY BY 2030
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) today welcomes the pledge from the Environment Ministers Meeting (EMM) to work with the private sector to design out waste and pollution, keep materials in use and foster strong end markets to achieve a circular economy by 2030.
As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR is encouraged to see this commitment to a national alignment between environmental policies and circular economy principles. Pursuing a circular economy by 2030 where resource recovery, remanufacturing and recycling are at the forefront, will create jobs, generate economic and social value, and unleash design and manufacturing innovation.
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As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR is encouraged to see this commitment to a national alignment between environmental policies and circular economy principles. Pursuing a circular economy by 2030 where resource recovery, remanufacturing and recycling are at the forefront, will create jobs, generate economic and social value, and unleash design and manufacturing innovation.
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OCTOBER 15 2022
EXPANSION OF NSW CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME DRIVES GREATER CIRCULAR ECONOMY OUTCOMES
EXPANSION OF NSW CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME DRIVES GREATER CIRCULAR ECONOMY OUTCOMES
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) applauds today’s announcement by the NSW Government regarding the expansion of its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
“Since its commencement in December 2018 the NSW Return & Earn scheme has significantly increased the volume of high-quality materials collected for recycling,” said ACOR CEO Suzanne Toumbourou. “CDS has helped support increased investment in onshore reprocessing and propelled a local circular economy for beverage containers.”
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“Since its commencement in December 2018 the NSW Return & Earn scheme has significantly increased the volume of high-quality materials collected for recycling,” said ACOR CEO Suzanne Toumbourou. “CDS has helped support increased investment in onshore reprocessing and propelled a local circular economy for beverage containers.”
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September 29 2022
ACOR WELCOMES VICTORIA’S INVESTMENT IN RECYCLING AND KERBSIDE CONSISTENCY
ACOR WELCOMES VICTORIA’S INVESTMENT IN RECYCLING AND KERBSIDE CONSISTENCY
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) today welcomes the Victorian Government’s important investments in recycling infrastructure and announcement of a consistent, streamlined kerbside bin system for all Victorians.
As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR is encouraged to see the Australian and Victorian Governments co-investing in circular economy pathways to deliver good environmental outcomes and jobs, whilst supporting consumer and industry confidence.
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As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR is encouraged to see the Australian and Victorian Governments co-investing in circular economy pathways to deliver good environmental outcomes and jobs, whilst supporting consumer and industry confidence.
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August 11 2022
YOUR KERBSIDE RECYCLING MIGHT BE CONTAMINATED: AI-BACKED RECYCLE MATE APP HELPS YOU TAKE OUT THE TRASH
YOUR KERBSIDE RECYCLING MIGHT BE CONTAMINATED: AI-BACKED RECYCLE MATE APP HELPS YOU TAKE OUT THE TRASH
Now more than ever Australians have a desire to send less to landfill and recycle right, but many of us are still contaminating our kerbside recycling systems, often due to recycling confusion.
Different recycling rules and streams from council to council and the evolution of new products and packaging means recycling correctly every time can often be difficult, even for the most seasoned recycler. Knowing the best way to recycle and whether to recycle certain items can leave many Australians stumped.
The Recycle Mate app and supporting education campaign is helping to remove the recycling guesswork, no matter where you are in Australia. The free Recycle Mate app has been designed with cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology and Australia’s most comprehensive recycling database – right at your fingertips.
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Different recycling rules and streams from council to council and the evolution of new products and packaging means recycling correctly every time can often be difficult, even for the most seasoned recycler. Knowing the best way to recycle and whether to recycle certain items can leave many Australians stumped.
The Recycle Mate app and supporting education campaign is helping to remove the recycling guesswork, no matter where you are in Australia. The free Recycle Mate app has been designed with cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology and Australia’s most comprehensive recycling database – right at your fingertips.
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July 28 2022
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON SORTING: COUNCIL’S KERBSIDE CONDUCT NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF RECYCLING ACROSS AUSTRALIA
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON SORTING: COUNCIL’S KERBSIDE CONDUCT NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF RECYCLING ACROSS AUSTRALIA
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) is deeply concerned by today’s reports that a council in NSW has been mixing some households’ recycling and rubbish for over a decade.
As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR and its members work hard to educate and empower the Australian community to ‘recycle right’ and divert these recoverable resources from landfill.
“Thankfully, it is not a common practice at all to mix recycling with general waste at collection. These kinds of practices undermine our community's confidence in recycling and send all the wrong messages to householders trying to do the right thing,” said ACOR CEO Suzanne Toumbourou.
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As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR and its members work hard to educate and empower the Australian community to ‘recycle right’ and divert these recoverable resources from landfill.
“Thankfully, it is not a common practice at all to mix recycling with general waste at collection. These kinds of practices undermine our community's confidence in recycling and send all the wrong messages to householders trying to do the right thing,” said ACOR CEO Suzanne Toumbourou.
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JULY 1 2022
ACOR WELCOMES QUEENSLAND SINGLE USE PLASTICS ROADMAP: PAVING THE WAY FOR MORE RECYCLED CONTENT
ACOR WELCOMES QUEENSLAND SINGLE USE PLASTICS ROADMAP: PAVING THE WAY FOR MORE RECYCLED CONTENT
ACOR today welcomes the Palaszczuk Government’s roadmap for problematic plastics, addressing zero-waste priorities of reduction, reuse and recycling.
As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR is encouraged to see the Queensland Government working with businesses and consumers to maximise the reusability and recyclability of single-use plastics, and working towards recycled content requirements for plastic bags.
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As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR is encouraged to see the Queensland Government working with businesses and consumers to maximise the reusability and recyclability of single-use plastics, and working towards recycled content requirements for plastic bags.
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june 1 2022
ACOR WELCOMES NEW ALBANESE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY: INDUSTRY READY TO BE A RESOURCE FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY GOALS
ACOR WELCOMES NEW ALBANESE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY: INDUSTRY READY TO BE A RESOURCE FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY GOALS
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement of a strong Ministerial lineup to deliver transformative outcomes for our climate, environment, industry and innovation.
As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR congratulates Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for Environment and Water; Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Minister for Energy; and Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science. We very much look forward to working with the new Ministry and relevant portfolios to achieve unprecedented progress as a circular economy.
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As the peak body for resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing in Australia, ACOR congratulates Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for Environment and Water; Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Minister for Energy; and Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science. We very much look forward to working with the new Ministry and relevant portfolios to achieve unprecedented progress as a circular economy.
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mAY 11 2022
NSW EPA MAKES THE RIGHT DECISION TO KEEP EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING RULES IN PLACE
NSW EPA MAKES THE RIGHT DECISION TO KEEP EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING RULES IN PLACE
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has welcomed the decision by the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to retain the existing rules relating to construction and demolition resource recovery.
The NSW EPA has confirmed they will not move ahead with proposed changes to the ‘Recovered Fines (skip bin fines) Orders and Exemptions’, which threatened to disrupt the C&D recycling sector. The existing recovered fines orders and exemptions will remain in place and the EPA will instead focus on waste industry education, monitoring and compliance, to improve environmental outcomes.
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The NSW EPA has confirmed they will not move ahead with proposed changes to the ‘Recovered Fines (skip bin fines) Orders and Exemptions’, which threatened to disrupt the C&D recycling sector. The existing recovered fines orders and exemptions will remain in place and the EPA will instead focus on waste industry education, monitoring and compliance, to improve environmental outcomes.
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APRIL 6 2022
ACOR RENEWS BOARD AND WELCOMES MICHAEL JACKSON AS PRESIDENT
ACOR RENEWS BOARD AND WELCOMES MICHAEL JACKSON AS PRESIDENT
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has today welcomed a renewed Board, including the appointment of Downer’s Michael Jackson as President.
Mr Jackson takes the leadership reins from Peter Tamblyn who has served as ACOR President since 2019, and has been the driving force behind many of the organisation’s ground-breaking initiatives, including an accreditation program for recyclers and Recycle Mate. Mr Tamblyn will remain as a director on the Board.
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Mr Jackson takes the leadership reins from Peter Tamblyn who has served as ACOR President since 2019, and has been the driving force behind many of the organisation’s ground-breaking initiatives, including an accreditation program for recyclers and Recycle Mate. Mr Tamblyn will remain as a director on the Board.
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MARCh 30 2022
BUDGET A BOON FOR THE RECYCLING SECTOR: ACOR WELCOMES INCREASED FUNDING
BUDGET A BOON FOR THE RECYCLING SECTOR: ACOR WELCOMES INCREASED FUNDING
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has today welcomed the 2022-2023 Budget, which includes measures to boost the recycling and resource recovery industry with an additional $100 million in funding for recycling advancements. This new funding will support job creation, increase Australia’s capacity to deliver circular economy solutions onshore and improve recycling infrastructure in our regional areas.
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march 21 2022
BOOST FOR ADVANCED RECYCLING FURTHER FUELS AUSTRALIA’S CIRCULAR ECONOMY
BOOST FOR ADVANCED RECYCLING FURTHER FUELS AUSTRALIA’S CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of the $60 million new funding stream to the Recycling Modernisation Fund. This investment, which now brings the Fund up to $250 million total, will go towards boosting advanced plastic recycling technology that will tackle hard-to-recycle plastics like bread bags and chip packets.
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MARCH 15 2022
RECYCLING POLICY GEARS UP FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
RECYCLING POLICY GEARS UP FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has called for a dedicated Minister for Resource Recovery and the Circular Economy to drive a whole-of-government approach to circular economy outcomes, including product stewardship, sustainable procurement, resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing.
Through the release of Gearing up for a circular economy: actions to unleash a booming Australian recycling sector, ACOR outlines a Federal Policy Platform aimed at delivering jobs, advancing resource efficiency and unleashing innovation and productivity around the country.
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Through the release of Gearing up for a circular economy: actions to unleash a booming Australian recycling sector, ACOR outlines a Federal Policy Platform aimed at delivering jobs, advancing resource efficiency and unleashing innovation and productivity around the country.
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December 15 2021
TIS THE SEASON TO EAT, DRINK AND RECYCLE RIGHT! NEW COMMUNITY-DRIVEN APP TAKES THE CONFUSION OUT OF CHRISTMAS RECYCLINg
TIS THE SEASON TO EAT, DRINK AND RECYCLE RIGHT! NEW COMMUNITY-DRIVEN APP TAKES THE CONFUSION OUT OF CHRISTMAS RECYCLINg
As the gifts pile up under the Christmas tree, many Australians will be keen to know how to recycle right throughout the festive season. The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), together with the Australian Government, local councils, recyclers and businesses across the country, are teaming up to take the confusion out of recycling with the national roll-out of Australia’s first community-driven recycling app, which is free to download and use.
“Australians have a proven desire to recycle correctly and reduce what goes to landfill, but often feel unsure if they are always getting it right. With brand new presents (and packaging) under the tree, it can be a daunting task to work out what can be recycled after a long Christmas lunch,” said Suzanne Toumbourou, ACOR CEO.
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“Australians have a proven desire to recycle correctly and reduce what goes to landfill, but often feel unsure if they are always getting it right. With brand new presents (and packaging) under the tree, it can be a daunting task to work out what can be recycled after a long Christmas lunch,” said Suzanne Toumbourou, ACOR CEO.
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december 13 2021
RECYCLERS WELCOME BILLION DOLLAR QUEENSLAND PACKAGE TO FAST-TRACK CIRCULAR ECONOMY TRANSITION
RECYCLERS WELCOME BILLION DOLLAR QUEENSLAND PACKAGE TO FAST-TRACK CIRCULAR ECONOMY TRANSITION
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement of a $1.1 billion Recycling and Jobs Fund, which aims to support increased household recycling, help build new resource recovery infrastructure, and create more jobs in resource recovery and remanufacturing.
“This is a fantastic commitment by the Queensland Government and highlights the importance and benefits of reinvesting waste disposal levies in recycling and resource recovery.”, said Suzanne Toumbourou, ACOR CEO.
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“This is a fantastic commitment by the Queensland Government and highlights the importance and benefits of reinvesting waste disposal levies in recycling and resource recovery.”, said Suzanne Toumbourou, ACOR CEO.
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december 6 2021
REMADE IN AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES RECYCLING AS A RESOURCE
REMADE IN AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES RECYCLING AS A RESOURCE
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) applauds the Australian Government’s ‘ReMade in Australia’ campaign, which champions the great outcomes of our recycling industry. “Australia’s recyclers are working hard to transform end-of-life items into new commodities and goods,” said ACOR CEO Suzanne Toumbourou. “Our industry delivers so many benefits: from job generation, to diversion from landfill, to emissions reduction.” ‘ReMade in Australia’ is an important initiative to boost confidence in recycling and demonstrate how more and more products are being produced with locally made recycled content.
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november 15 2021
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF RECYCLING URGES TASMANIA NOT TO LET POLITICS GET IN THE WAY OF JOBS, GROWTH AND A GREAT RECYCLING FUTURE
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF RECYCLING URGES TASMANIA NOT TO LET POLITICS GET IN THE WAY OF JOBS, GROWTH AND A GREAT RECYCLING FUTURE
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has today raised concerns about the potential delay of vitally important legislation in the Tasmanian Parliament which will support recycling, waste reduction and a circular economy.
The Tasmanian Labor Party’s call for a further inquiry into what has already been a long process to secure the Waste and Resource Recovery Bill 2021 is unnecessary and damaging to Tasmania’s circular economy future. As it stands, Tasmania remains the only State without a legislated waste levy, severely limiting its recycling potential and the diversion of waste from landfill.
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The Tasmanian Labor Party’s call for a further inquiry into what has already been a long process to secure the Waste and Resource Recovery Bill 2021 is unnecessary and damaging to Tasmania’s circular economy future. As it stands, Tasmania remains the only State without a legislated waste levy, severely limiting its recycling potential and the diversion of waste from landfill.
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september 9 2021
BRISBANE TO PILOT NEW RECYCLE MATE APP
BRISBANE TO PILOT NEW RECYCLE MATE APP
Recycling enthusiasts in Brisbane have been selected to pilot and help improve a new app that will tell every Australian, no matter where in Australia they live or travel to, how to recycle correctly. The new Recycle Mate app will be piloted in Brisbane in the leadup to the national launch of the app at the end of the month. The Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management Trevor Evans today called on the Brisbane community to test drive the new app and play a part in helping Australia get its recycling right.
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july 23 2021
INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE AUSTRALIA'S RESOURCE RECOVERY
INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE AUSTRALIA'S RESOURCE RECOVERY
Two of Australia’s leading recycling and resource recovery organisations have joined forces with the Commonwealth Government to improve Australia’s resource recovery standards and procedures to help reduce the amount of material going to landfill.
Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE), the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) and Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) will each deliver a project aligned to key targets in the National Waste Policy Action Plan to reduce total waste generated in Australia by 10 per cent per person by 2030, increase Australia’s resource recovery rate to 80 per cent by 2030 and significantly increase the use of recycled content by governments and industry.
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Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE), the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) and Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) will each deliver a project aligned to key targets in the National Waste Policy Action Plan to reduce total waste generated in Australia by 10 per cent per person by 2030, increase Australia’s resource recovery rate to 80 per cent by 2030 and significantly increase the use of recycled content by governments and industry.
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may 17 2021
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF RECYCLING WELCOMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF RECYCLING WELCOMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The President of the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), Mr Peter Tamblyn, today announced the appointment of Ms Suzanne Toumbourou as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer effective from 5 July, 2021. Ms Toumbourou brings a wealth of experience in policy development, strategy, and leadership as CEO of the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council since 2012.
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april 16 2021
POTENTIAL TO TURN WASTE INTO ENERGY, WITH LESS LANDFILL AND LOWER EMISSIONS
POTENTIAL TO TURN WASTE INTO ENERGY, WITH LESS LANDFILL AND LOWER EMISSIONS
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has today released a discussion paper, investigating the potential to turn Australian waste into clean energy. ACOR, which represents the $15 billion strong resource recovery industry, commissioned a discussion paper on the evolving relationship between clean energy and waste reduction policies increasingly being implemented by Australian governments.
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april 14 2021
VICTORIAN CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME WELCOMED BY ACOR
VICTORIAN CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME WELCOMED BY ACOR
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) today welcomed the Victorian Government’s introduction of a container refund scheme offering a 10cent refund on recycled drink containers, that will support consumers and maximise recycling rates. The new Victorian scheme set to start in 2023, will split responsibilities between a scheme coordinator partner and network operator partners, in a similar structure to New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT.
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march 4 2021
NATIONAL PLASTICS PLAN WELCOMED BY INDUSTRY, MORE DEVELOPMENT OF END MARKETS NEEDED
NATIONAL PLASTICS PLAN WELCOMED BY INDUSTRY, MORE DEVELOPMENT OF END MARKETS NEEDED
Today’s announcement of a National Plastics Plan by the Commonwealth Government sets ambitious recycling and resource recovery goals and has been welcomed by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), the national peak body for the $1.5 billion industry which employs 50,000 Australians.
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february 4 2021
TASMANIAN CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME OUTLINE WELCOMED
TASMANIAN CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME OUTLINE WELCOMED
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) today welcomed the Tasmanian government’s outline of the states proposed 10cent refund on recycled drink containers. “A well-governed and implemented container refund scheme for Tasmania will be a win for the environment, community and business”, said Robert Kelman, ACOR CD Division Coordinator.
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december 18 2020
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF RECYCLING (ACOR) APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF RECYCLING (ACOR) APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The President of the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), Mr Peter Tamblyn, today announced the appointment of Mr Cameron O’Reilly as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer effective from 18 January, 2021. Mr O’Reilly will replace Mr Pete Shmigel who earlier this month announced his departure from the role after three successful years in which ACOR has influenced a range of positive developments in the recycling sector, culminating this month in passage of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020 by the Federal Parliament.
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november 2 2020
VICTORIAN CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME OUTLINE WELCOMED
VICTORIAN CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME OUTLINE WELCOMED
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) today welcomed the Victorian Government’s discussion paper to introduce a 10cent refund on recycled drink containers and urged the government to implement its preferred governance model to take effective control of the design of the scheme. “A well-governed and implemented container refund scheme for Victoria will be a win for the environment, community and business”, said Robert Kelman, ACOR CD Division Coordinator.
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october 14 2020
INNOVATIVE INCENTIVES TO REDUCE PLASTICS: NEW ANALYSIS FROM ECONOMIC POLICY EXPERT
INNOVATIVE INCENTIVES TO REDUCE PLASTICS: NEW ANALYSIS FROM ECONOMIC POLICY EXPERT
An independent policy discussion paper has recommended a better targeting of Australia’s $1.5 billion in collected annual waste levies and a new Plastic Reduction Offset Scheme to improve Australia’s chance of meeting ambitious national recycling targets and waste export bans. Earlier this year the peak body for Australia’s recycling industry, the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), commissioned economics policy expert Peter Crone to develop a discussion paper on potential incentives to support recycling manufacturing in Australia.
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september 22 2020
EAT YOUR CRUSTS: PIZZA BOXES A LARGE SLICE OF RECYCLING CONTAMINATIOn
EAT YOUR CRUSTS: PIZZA BOXES A LARGE SLICE OF RECYCLING CONTAMINATIOn
Australian’s pizza palette has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and so too has the potential for contamination in recycling bins, according to the peak body for Australian recycling. One of the biggest recent increases in contaminated items ending up in kerbside recycling bins are pizza boxes with remaining food scraps, and that increase is due to more pizza being delivered during the pandemic, according to the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR).
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august 27 2020
RECYCLING BODY ON MORRISON RECYCLING LAw
RECYCLING BODY ON MORRISON RECYCLING LAw
The Morrison Government’s introduction of landmark legislation for Australian recycling’s improvement is epic news, according to the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), the national peak body for the resource recovery industry which employs some 50,000 people, particularly in regional Australia.
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august 20 2020
RECYCLING LABELS: 'DOGS BREAKFAST' ACCORDING TO NEW SURVEy
RECYCLING LABELS: 'DOGS BREAKFAST' ACCORDING TO NEW SURVEy
The audit – conducted by sustainability consultancy Equilibrium – across supermarkets, take-away outlets, and convenience stores in two capital cities - found 88% of the packaging components sampled were recyclable through either kerbside recycling or a supermarket-based return program, but that only 40% of these products had a recycling claim present on them.
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july 9 2020
EXCELLENT TRIFECTA OF PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP REFORMS WELCOME – AND NOW LET’S GO FURTHER AND FASTEr
EXCELLENT TRIFECTA OF PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP REFORMS WELCOME – AND NOW LET’S GO FURTHER AND FASTEr
The Federal Government’s announced changes to product stewardship are super welcome and provide a strong basis for keeping material out of landfill and in the productive economy, according to the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), the peak body for companies who recycle materials such as e-waste, tyres, batteries, oil, beverage containers and others subject to product stewardship.
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july 6 2020
BIG BUCKS FOR RECYCLING: 'BONZA' ACCRODING TO INDUSTRy
BIG BUCKS FOR RECYCLING: 'BONZA' ACCRODING TO INDUSTRy
Today’s announcement by the Commonwealth Government of investment in resource recovery infrastructure is a massive milestone for recycling, according to the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), the national peak body for the $1.5 billion industry which employs 50,000 Australians.
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june 4 2020
ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS AND LOGOS SUPPORTING IMPROVED CONSUMER BEHAVIOUr
ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS AND LOGOS SUPPORTING IMPROVED CONSUMER BEHAVIOUr
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) is undertaking a much-needed national audit of environmental claims and logos to support better information for consumers about recycling.
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april 28 2020
COVID CONSUMPTION CHANGES CAUSING NEW PLASTICS PROBLEMs
COVID CONSUMPTION CHANGES CAUSING NEW PLASTICS PROBLEMs
Urgent action is needed to manage the additional volumes of plastic waste being generated by Australians during the CODIV-19 shutdown. Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), the peak national body for the recycling sector which employs some 50,000 Australians, today expressed concern over the effect COVID-19 is having on Austalia’s recycling and resource recovery system.
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April 15 2020
recyclers confident about individual performance in face of crisis
recyclers confident about individual performance in face of crisis
Although it is early days for COVID-19, some organisations have already identified the potential for new business and innovation over the next six months, but it comes against a broader backdrop of concern about public policy settings for recycling, a breaking report commissioned by Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has shown.
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april 6 2020
recycling and covid-19: some aspects to consider
recycling and covid-19: some aspects to consider
Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), the peak national body for the recycling sector which employs some 50,000 Australians, today issued these explanatory points in relation to COVID19 and recycling.
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february 29 2020
plastics summit: opportunity for real action not rhetoric
plastics summit: opportunity for real action not rhetoric
The Prime Minister's Plastics Summit on Monday at Parliament House is real environmental leadership and an unprecedented opportunity to reduce Australia's plastics and greenhouse gas footprint through better recycling, according to the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), the peak body for the $20 billion resource recovery sector.
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february 13 2020
billions in govt waste levies, but less than 10% spent on recycling infrastructure
billions in govt waste levies, but less than 10% spent on recycling infrastructure
Around 8% of the $2.6 billion collected in the last two years from Australians is reinvested by governments in recycling infrastructure and technology, according to a new analysis by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), the peak body for the resource recovery industry.
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january 16 2020
leading australasian plastics recycler joins acor
leading australasian plastics recycler joins acor
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) is delighted to announce that Astron Sustainability, has become a Platinum Member.
Astron’s application for the top tier membership was accepted by ACOR, the national peak body for the recycling and resource recovery industry, at its Board meeting last month in Sydney.
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Astron’s application for the top tier membership was accepted by ACOR, the national peak body for the recycling and resource recovery industry, at its Board meeting last month in Sydney.
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ARCHIVED MEDIA RELEASES
BATTERIES BLOW UP IN REGULAR RECYCLING - GOVTS MUST SET UP SEPARATE SAFE SCHEME - November 26 2019
REASONABLE BUT PATCHY PROGRESS AT THE MEETING OF ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS (MEM) - November 10 2019
NEW REPORT FINDS RECYCLED ROADS CAN LEAD RECYCLING REVOLUTION - October 21 2019
NSW BAN WILL BACKFIRE INTO POSSIBLE INCINERATION - October 16 2019
KEEP RECYCLING - IT'S WORTH IT - September 19 2019
RECYCLING INDUSTRY WELCOMES COAG ANNOUNCEMENT: DEEDS AND DOLLARS DON'T MATCH DISCUSSION - August 9 2019
AUSSIE RECYCLING GOES NEXT LEVEL WITH ACCREDITATION - July 23 2019
ACOR STATEMENT ON MEDIA REPORTS ON INDONESIA & RECYCLING - July 3 2019
QUEENSLAND RECYCLING STRATEGY A WINNER; NOW FOR CHICKEN DINNER - July 2 2019
TASSIE'S NEW WAR ON WASTE IS WELCOMED BY RECYCLING INDUSTRY - July 1 2019
AWESOME RECYCLING APPOINTMENTS BY SCOMO - May 28 2019
ACOR'S CEO PETE SHMIGEL OPINION - EDITORIAL ON FEDERAL ELECTION RECYCLING POLICIES - May 16 2019
RECYCLING AND WASTE ASSOCIATIONS RATE MAJOR PARTIES ELECTION PROMISES - May 15 2019
SCOMO KICKS BIG ENVIRO & ECONOMY GOAL: RECYCLERS ROAR - May 3 2019
THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY UNITES - KEEP RECYCLING AND BUY RECYCLED PRODUCTS - April 15 2019
LABOR’S ‘RECYCLING ROCKET FUEL’: NEW POLICY IS BIG BOOST TO RECYCLING - March 31 2019
ACOR AND ATRA AMALGAMATE AS RECYCLING SECTOR MOVES FORWARD - March 14 2019
ACOR AND BOOMERANG ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE THE 5 BIG WASTE POLICIES FOR FEDERAL ELECTION - March 11 2019
NSW LABOR'S RECYCLING PROMISES ARE RIGHT & CAN MAKE 4,700 NEW JOBS - March 9 2019
ALTERNATIVE WASTE TREATMENT: SUPPORTED BY COMMUNITY & NEEDS RESTORATION - February 24 2019
SOUTH AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO LEAD THE COUNTRY AGAIN ON RECYCLING - February 22 2019
ACOR AGENDA 19: PROJECTS FOR PRODUCTS - January 31 2019
MORE RECYCLING = LESS TAX IN NSW - October 17 2018
VICS TAKE A FLYING RECYCLING MARK - July 3 2018
ACOR MEMBERSHIP GROWING THROUGH SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATION - June 27 2018
RECYCLING IN THE BUSH: GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR PM AND DEPUTY PM - June 4 2018
RIGHT CHORDS BUT MISSING KEY NOTES: RECYCLING INDUSTRY ON MINISTERIAL MEETING - April 27 2018
NEW SURVERY SHOWS 88% OF AUSTRALIANS SUPPORT PRO-RECYCLING ACTIONS BY GOVERNMENTS - April 26 2018
EXPERTS SAY INVESTMENT IN OZ RECYCLING = 500 JOBS & 50K LESS CARS OF GREENHOUSE GASES - April 17 2018
REASONABLE BUT PATCHY PROGRESS AT THE MEETING OF ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS (MEM) - November 10 2019
NEW REPORT FINDS RECYCLED ROADS CAN LEAD RECYCLING REVOLUTION - October 21 2019
NSW BAN WILL BACKFIRE INTO POSSIBLE INCINERATION - October 16 2019
KEEP RECYCLING - IT'S WORTH IT - September 19 2019
RECYCLING INDUSTRY WELCOMES COAG ANNOUNCEMENT: DEEDS AND DOLLARS DON'T MATCH DISCUSSION - August 9 2019
AUSSIE RECYCLING GOES NEXT LEVEL WITH ACCREDITATION - July 23 2019
ACOR STATEMENT ON MEDIA REPORTS ON INDONESIA & RECYCLING - July 3 2019
QUEENSLAND RECYCLING STRATEGY A WINNER; NOW FOR CHICKEN DINNER - July 2 2019
TASSIE'S NEW WAR ON WASTE IS WELCOMED BY RECYCLING INDUSTRY - July 1 2019
AWESOME RECYCLING APPOINTMENTS BY SCOMO - May 28 2019
ACOR'S CEO PETE SHMIGEL OPINION - EDITORIAL ON FEDERAL ELECTION RECYCLING POLICIES - May 16 2019
RECYCLING AND WASTE ASSOCIATIONS RATE MAJOR PARTIES ELECTION PROMISES - May 15 2019
SCOMO KICKS BIG ENVIRO & ECONOMY GOAL: RECYCLERS ROAR - May 3 2019
THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY UNITES - KEEP RECYCLING AND BUY RECYCLED PRODUCTS - April 15 2019
LABOR’S ‘RECYCLING ROCKET FUEL’: NEW POLICY IS BIG BOOST TO RECYCLING - March 31 2019
ACOR AND ATRA AMALGAMATE AS RECYCLING SECTOR MOVES FORWARD - March 14 2019
ACOR AND BOOMERANG ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE THE 5 BIG WASTE POLICIES FOR FEDERAL ELECTION - March 11 2019
NSW LABOR'S RECYCLING PROMISES ARE RIGHT & CAN MAKE 4,700 NEW JOBS - March 9 2019
ALTERNATIVE WASTE TREATMENT: SUPPORTED BY COMMUNITY & NEEDS RESTORATION - February 24 2019
SOUTH AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO LEAD THE COUNTRY AGAIN ON RECYCLING - February 22 2019
ACOR AGENDA 19: PROJECTS FOR PRODUCTS - January 31 2019
MORE RECYCLING = LESS TAX IN NSW - October 17 2018
VICS TAKE A FLYING RECYCLING MARK - July 3 2018
ACOR MEMBERSHIP GROWING THROUGH SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATION - June 27 2018
RECYCLING IN THE BUSH: GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR PM AND DEPUTY PM - June 4 2018
RIGHT CHORDS BUT MISSING KEY NOTES: RECYCLING INDUSTRY ON MINISTERIAL MEETING - April 27 2018
NEW SURVERY SHOWS 88% OF AUSTRALIANS SUPPORT PRO-RECYCLING ACTIONS BY GOVERNMENTS - April 26 2018
EXPERTS SAY INVESTMENT IN OZ RECYCLING = 500 JOBS & 50K LESS CARS OF GREENHOUSE GASES - April 17 2018