Australia lacks a nationally agreed framework to determine when product stewardship or extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes should be introduced, according to the Australian Council of Recycling
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What a difference good EPR makes
By Helen Millicer
A quiet but effective European revolution is catching on and spreading across the world – Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). A robust EPR will soon materialise in Australia; now it’s a matter of when and whether we put in place the essential guardrails and work together to achieve excellence.
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Product stewardship needs stronger national framework
Having spent the majority of his working life in product stewardship and recycling, the EcoCycle Group’s national partnerships manager, Spyro Kalos, is part of a growing push for stronger, nationally consistent frameworks to support responsible end-of-life management of batteries, electronics, and other products.
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A new tax to help Australians kick their fast fashion addiction
France has become the first country in the world to tax ultra-fast fashion brands like Temu and Shein. An Australia Institute research piece, released more than a year ago, recommends Australia
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New guidelines on recycling for fashion industry
RMIT sustainable fashion experts have collaborated with brands to create guidelines aimed at eliminating wasteful designs and promoting durable fashion that supports reuse and recycling.
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The case for reuse instead of recycling
The word ‘recycling’ has been synonymous with ‘sustainability’ for decades but recycling is only what should happen when a product reaches the end of its useable life. A webinar is being held to discuss the issue of reuse.
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Which product stewardship schemes are most effective? Not many
The Evaluating Product Stewardship benefits and effectiveness – Summary Report, May 2023 (Institute for Sustainable Futures; ISF) fails to reveal many of the systemic problems suffered by Product Stewardship (PS) schemes in Australia.
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Anorak made from enzymatically recycled polyester
Australian enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco and its partner, athletic apparel, accessories and footwear brand lululemon, have launched the first product made from enzymatically recycled polyester.
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Council begins textile recycling drop off scheme
Mitchell Shire Council has teamed up with Upcycle4Better to offer free drop-off points for textile recycling at the Seymour and Wallan Resource Recovery Centres for worn out and damaged textiles including
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Giving new life to used clothing
Pre-loved clothing, too worn or soiled to rehome, can now be recycled thanks to free textile disposal units at the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre.
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