Australian recyclers are warning that delays to long-promised packaging reforms are leaving more than one million tonnes of plastic packaging destined for landfill each year while domestic recycling facilities
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ACOR research shows safety risks in waste collection
New research from the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has revealed that hazardous items such as batteries, vapes, electronics and gas cylinders are routinely being placed in household recycling
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National standard for Australian recycling facilities launched
The first national standard for recycling facilities in Australia has been launched, providing an independent framework to assess and verify recycling operations across the country. Developed by GECA
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New recycling facilities certification opens for public consultation
GECA, in partnership with the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), has released a draft Australian Recycling Facilities Standard (ARFS) for public consultation, marking a major step toward a consistent, credible benchmark for recycling across Australia.
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ACOR’s proposition for stewardship schemes
Australia lacks a nationally agreed framework to determine when product stewardship or extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes should be introduced, according to the Australian
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ACOR – solar panel recycling pilot a timely investment
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of a national pilot program for solar panel recycling as a timely and important step in supporting Australia’s clean energy transition.
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ACOR – urgency needed over plastics recycling
The Albanese Government must urgently introduce packaging reforms or risk the collapse of Australia’s plastic recycling sector and face millions of tonnes of plastic waste continuing to pollute the environment,
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Simple solutions address plastic and textile recycling challenges
Soft plastics and textiles have long been regarded as some of the most challenging waste streams, contributing to environmental pollution. Their complex composition and contamination issues make them difficult
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HOC signed for national waste certification scheme
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) and GECA have signed a Heads of Agreement to deliver a new national certification scheme that will raise the bar for Australia’s recycling industry and build confidence in the quality and integrity of recycled materials.
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What’s happening with packaging regulations in Australia?
Despite previous pledges to progress packaging recovery reform there is little real progress and plenty of risks. Waste lobby association Reloop is building a Packaging EPR Dialogue. A process to build
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