Waste management
Alternative labels
Waste management planning
Report
National waste report 2022
This report provides data and information on Australia’s waste generation, recovery and fate for all waste streams and various material categories, and analyses this information by state and territory and on a per capita basis.
Report
Australian government implementation of the National Waste Policy Action Plan
The objective of this audit was to examine the effectiveness of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's implementation of the National Waste Policy Action Plan 2019.
Report
Where is the value in the chain? Pathways out of plastic pollution
This report aims to support policy-makers in their efforts to address plastic pollution. By examining the economic and financial implications of plastic management, the report provides key recommendations on how to create a comprehensive approach to addressing plastic pollution and to help policy-makers make better regulatory environments for plastic pollution management.
Briefing paper
Environment Legislation Amendment (Circular Economy and Other Matters) Bill 2022: Bill Brief
This paper provides an overview of the Environment Legislation Amendment (Circular Economy and Other Matters) Bill 2022 by exploring Victoria’s transition to a circular economy and recent regulatory and legislative changes to the waste and recycling sector.
Report
Capitalising on the lithium-ion waste resource challenge in South Australia
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution promises a future of low-emissions transportation and is essential if Australia is to meet its climate obligations. However, it is creating challenges too. This report explores how lithium-ion battery waste can be recycled and transformed into valuable commodities and argues that South Australia is well positioned to be the home...