Circular economy
Discussion paper
Textiles waste in Australia: reducing consumption and investing in circularity
Every year, over 300,000 tonnes of clothing is either sent to landfill or exported from Australia. The authors of this paper argue that banning the export of textiles waste, meaningful regulation, taxation and investing in Australia’s capacity to manufacture and recycle domestically, are better solutions for creating a circular economy for this industry.
Working paper
Plastics recycled content requirements
Regulatory policy for recycled content in the composition of products and packaging can be a potential spur to secondary plastics markets. The aim of this paper is to inform the development of recycled content policies for plastic by analysing the design of instruments by early adopters.
Strategy
National battery strategy: leading the charge towards a competitive and diverse Australian battery industry
The National battery strategy is a key part of the Albanese Government's 'Future Made in Australia' agenda. The strategy outlines how the Australian government will aim to support the domestic battery industry as it grows.
Report
Green goods: strategies for decarbonising government purchasing in Australia
This report recommends immediate short-term actions governments can take in the next 12-18 months to reduce emissions linked to government purchasing, as well as long-term structural reforms that use the size and power of the public service to help Australia reach net zero.
Report
Circular industry solutions for a global plastics treaty
This report shares key insights and learnings from industry players across the plastics value chain, who have started to develop and implement circular solutions. It gathers case studies from across the globe developed by organisations of various sizes. By analysing existing solutions, this report aims to build confidence and provide relevant insights to industry stakeholders...