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contaminant
 AORA, FOGO, News

AORA – taking on one contaminant at a time

There’s an old adage that the way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. I cannot help but think that this has correlation to organics recycling and contamination – is it time to solve contamination, one contaminant at a time? Do we need to start focusing attention and action on specific contamination problem areas, providing focus and attention to specific items instead of broadly speaking of contamination as a wide-ranging issue and hoping that will help solve the myriads of issues? Read More
AORA, Latest News, Litter

A transition to certified compostable PLU stickers

An agreement has been reached between the fresh produce industry and composting organisations to accelerate the transition to certified compostable PLU (Price Look Up) stickers. This intent was reached at a meeting in Niagara Falls, Canada, on October, 1 with the discussions leading to the agreement to develop a multi-phase framework to support this transition through the development and adoption of a global standard for compostable PLUs. Read More
AORA harmonisation
 AORA, Opinion

AORA looks into state harmonisation

The Australian Organics Recycling Industry (AORA) is currently reviewing its position paper on Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO). This review has been undertaken to ensure the Australian organics recycling industry has a clear guidance framework for the key issues and considerations for recycled organics throughout the transition from household Garden Organics (GO) collections to the mandated FOGO collections, and the delivery of Food Organics (FO) and FOGO collections for businesses by 2030 (as per the National Waste Policy Action Plan 2019 – updated 2022 – Action 6.04). Read More
AORA, News

International Compost Awareness Week

As the world grapples with the need to combat climate change, International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) has been launched, celebrating compost and the importance of organics recycling. From 5th to 11th May, individuals, communities, and organisations worldwide will unite to raise awareness about the transformative power of compost and composting in mitigating climate change. Read More
AORA, Asbestos, Opinion

AORA supports action for asbestos issues

The Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) understands the concerns about the recent incidents surrounding the detection of asbestos in mulch products in public spaces across NSW. This is following the finding of asbestos by the NSW EPA and the City of Sydney at various sites. As the peak industry body for the organics recycling industry, we are alarmed with the growing number of sites affected and the impact this is having on the industry as a whole and confidence in recycled organics products. Read More