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Tyre Stewardship Australia host second Tyre Industry Conversation

Tyre Stewardship Australia is hosting the second tyre industry conversation to focus on international factors that influence Australian markets.

In particular, the event will discuss how the Australian resource and recovery and recycling industry has been affected by recent change and disruption.

It will also provide an update on the international state of play from European and New Zealand end-of-life tyre markets, which aim to provide insight for the Australian tyre recycling industry.

The event will include presentations from international speakers from the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

Secretary General of the UK Tyre Recovery Association Peter Taylor will be a keynote speaker, who will bring experience from the largest market-based best practice program in Europe for scrap tyres. He was also awarded an OBE by the Queen for his services to the tyre industry.

Senior Policy Analyst at the Ministry for the Environment Meg Larken will also provide a keynote presentation, bringing her experience from four years at the Ministry and from the recent policy for end-of-life tyres.

The Tyre Industry Conversation will take place on 11 April at 9am – 1pm. It will be hosted at The Mint, 10 Macquarie St, Sydney. Attendees are asked to RSVP by 29 March.

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Queensland Forum to discuss China waste ban

The Waste Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) is hosting the Queensland Secondary Resources Forum to address issues impacting kerbside recycling and international challenges.

The forum aims to discuss the Chinese Government’s decision to restrict the amount of waste being imported and how it effects Queensland domestic recycling capabilities.

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It also will attempt to highlight how Queensland can lead the nation in recycling rates to grow the sector locally and increase investment.

Keynote speakers and industry experts will be presenting at the forum and sharing insights and outcomes that outline how Queensland can deliver a new recycling business environment.

In particular, the presentations will address the impacts of the National Sword policy and how local recycling can be improved. Presenters of day one (afternoon) include speakers from the energy, metals and plastics industries as well as material recovery facility operators. Day two (morning) will focus on the state government policy updates and includes a workshop that will discuss and produce solutions and opportunities to deliver back to the Queensland Government for its policy consideration.

The event is supported by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science and the Bundaberg Regional Council.

The forum takes place on the 26-27 April and will be hosted in the Bundaberg Multiplex Centre, 1 Civic Street, Bundaberg West.

Tickets are $195 until 15 April and $220 standard (not including GST). Click here to register. 

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APCO Morning Tea for Global Recycling Day

To show support for recycling in Australia, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has organised a morning tea on Global Recycling Day.

APCO will be hosting a morning tea and will include presentations on design for recycling, sustainable packaging, recycling labels and designing end-of-life packaging.

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Global Recycling Day is an initiative from the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) and events will be held on the day to promote recycling in 70 countries. The BIR hopes that the day will help people make at least one change in their behaviour to encourage recycling.

APCO members that have made valuable contributions to recycling systems that minimise the impact of packaging on the environment will be recognised on the day.

The APCO Morning Tea will be held at 10am on 16 March at the APCO Office, Level 4, 332 Kent Street, Sydney.

More information can be found here.

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Worldwide events planned for first ever Global Recycling Day

The world’s first Global Recycling Day will take place on 18 March, with cities across the globe signing on to hold events.

London, Washington DC, Sao Paolo, Paris, Johannesburg, Delhi, and Dubai will host events to encourage people to change their habits when it comes to recycling.

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The Bureau for International Recycling (BIR) hopes to change the way people around the world think about recycling, changing their mindset from waste to resource.

Individuals attending the events will be invited to pledge to change their habits in at least one way and to sign the BIR’s petition for the day to be recognised by the United Nations.

The hashtag #GlobalRecyclingDay will let people on social media get involved to help people share video and pictures of them celebrating recycling.

Global Recycling Day aims to showcase how critical recycling is to people’s day to day lives.

BIR President Ranjit Baxi said the first global recycling day is a vitally important new date in the global calendar and a joint responsibility for individuals, communities, businesses and leaders.

“To truly harness the power of recycling we must adopt a global approach to its collection, processing and use, and this Day recognises the global nature of the industry and the issue.  It is time we put the planet first and all commit to spend 10 more minutes a day ensuring that materials are disposed of properly,” Mr Baxi said.

“Global Recycling Day is also a wakeup call to all of us, wherever we live,” he said.

“We must unite with those involved in the industry – from workers on waste mountains to the world’s largest businesses – to help them to make the best use of what we dispose of, to make recycling easier, inherent even in the design of products, and to stop expecting countries to simply accept recyclables which are difficult and costly to process.”

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APCO: Supporting industry progress

Working towards packaging sustainability is a journey that is different for every organisation. For some, it begins with legislative compliance. For others, it is a commitment to a strategic approach to sustainable management and performance that delivers organisational and financial gains.

Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s (APCO) Sustainability Pyramid is a framework that captures variations in the levels of development in commitment, structure and performance.

The APCO has helped a large number of its members progress through the four stages of the pyramid (denial, compliance, efficiency and strategic), and has provided tools to measure members’ continual improvement along their packaging sustainability journey.

This includes the new Packaging Sustainability Framework and Annual Reporting Tool for APCO Members.

Launched in November 2017, it shifts the focus from compliance to business sustainability and shared values.

An updated set of criteria for reporting provides members with multiple pathways to packaging sustainability that recognise the need for a flexible and holistic approach. The framework takes a whole-of-lifecycle approach, with a view to optimise resource use and encourage design for recovery for all members. It enables continuous improvement in sustainability processes and outcomes, while acknowledging the different levels of knowledge, capacity and progress within individual organisations.

This presentation will outline:

  • The unique APCO shared responsibility model and value proposition.
  • The Sustainability Pyramid and its levels of management and performance.
  • The research that was undertaken to design the Packaging Sustainability Framework, based on global standards and best practices.
  • How the APCO supports members’ individual and collective progress and development through a thought leadership, knowledge sharing and recognition programs.

This presentation will feature at this year’s Australian Institute of Packaging National Conference and Waste2018 conference at Coffs Harbour. Details below:

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Speakers revealed for Vinyl Council of Australia conference

New insights and information about the future of the vinyl industry are set to be shared by over 30 expert speakers from across the globe at PVC AUS 2018.

Organised about the Vinyl Council of Australia, the event will discuss the latest technical, market and sustainability trends.

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Sustainability and recycling are key themes of the conference, with talks on the developments in the European PVC industry, discussions of the issue of legacy substances, and the research of an effective recycling system.

The technological advances in both processing and machinery will be explored, and how this will allow for growth in the market for PVC windows and handle future challenges.

Senior Director at IHS Chemical Eddie Kok will be providing analysis on the pricing, supply/demand dynamics and whether supply will tighten within the next five years.

“Our second conference, PVC AUS 2018: Shaping the Future provides an unmatched opportunity for council members and their stakeholders to learn about industry trends and developments specific to the manufacturing, use and re-use of vinyl,” Vinyl Council Chief Executive Sophi MacMillan said.

“It’s the only event designed to shape the future of the vinyl industry in the region.”

The event is sponsored and supported by Gernier Extrusions GmbH, Krauss-Maffei Berstorff, and machinery manufacturer Plasmec.

PVC AUS 2018 runs from the 13-15 March 2018 at the Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney.

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Waste to energy – Building the case

In strategic terms, waste to energy (WtE) is being discussed more and more in Australia, especially when authorities are required to decide on options or proposals. Making the case for a project touches on all aspects of successful implementation including; planning, technology selection, financing, construction and operation. The question is: how does this all happen in practice?

The 3rd Australian Waste to Energy Forum will provide a platform for all interested parties to discuss the development of a waste to energy industry within Australia utilising best practice techniques from around the world.

At this important industry event, attendees will:

  • Hear from national and international expert presenters across the two-and-a-half-day conference program
  • Understand the synergies and differences in energy from waste policies across Australia and contribute to a discussion about what is the political environment needed for the industry to develop
  • Have the opportunity to discuss the challenges faced by the industry and consider opportunities for businesses in this space
  • Ask questions and express opinions
  • Connect with key industry personnel

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network and discuss issues in an open forum with like-minded and interested companies and individuals.

WHEN: 20-22 February, 2018
WHERE: Mercure Ballarat

Register today at the AIEN website.

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CSS Equipment to hold demonstration day

CSS Equipment Recycling Solutions, in partnership with Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, is inviting Waste Management Review readers to its demonstration day.

The event features representatives from across Europe and Australia from the Bost Group, Ecohog Windshifters, Ecostar Dynamic Screens, Hammel Recyclingtechnik and TrommALL to watch six of its leading machines in action.

CSS Equipment Recycling Solutions will be processing green waste, commercial and industrial waste, construction and demolition waste, tyres, scrap bales, aluminium extrusion and more.

The invitation only event will take place on Wednesday, September 6 from 10am to 2pm at the Kimbriki Resource Recovery, Kimbriki Road, Ingleside, Sydney, NSW.

Technologies include:

  • Portafill 5000CT (reclaimer screen) feeding C&D waste into the EcoHog M4T (density separator), to clean aggregates, and possibly contaminated oversized compost
  • Hammel VB 950 DK (red giant primary shredder) feeding the Ecostar “Dymainc’ screen with general waste, green waste, tyres and pre-shreddding scrap metal bales
  • Hammel VB 450 DK (baby giant primary shredder) feeding the Trommall 5800Tr (trommel screen) with green waste and then pre-shredding some aluminium extrusions

RSVP caroline@cssequipment.com.au by Saturday, September 2.

 

 

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Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo

The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo aims to discover the latest trends, showcase innovation, present high quality practical seminars and workshops, and facilitate networking opportunities with key waste and recycling decision makers from industry and government.

The exhibition features a two-day discussion of ideas, with industry speakers sharing their case studies in the area of sustainability and waste management.

The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo runs from August 23-24 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

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Waste Expo Australia

welogoWaste Expo Australia runs from 11-12 October 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It will bring together Australia’s key solution providers in the waste management, recycling, resource recovery and sustainability sectors, showcasing the latest technology, products and turnkey solutions. Visitors will have access to leading brands exhibiting at the exhibition as well as industry experts participating in the free-to-attend Waste Summit Conference. The Waste Summit Conference will feature more than 30 industry experts over 25 conference sessions that will include keynote presentations, case studies and white paper discussions of key themes such as:

  • Policy updates
  • Circular economies
  • Waste to energy
  • Solid waste manager practices

Waste Expo Australia will also feature Waste Evolution, a unique platform and seminar series which will showcase new technologies, products and processes set to change waste management and resource recovery in Australia. Free-to-attend, Waste Evolution features hands-on demonstrations and a series of ten case studies and seminar sessions. Learn from international experiences and Australian firsts, hear about new technologies being developed and join discussions presenting recent business case studies, business models and methodologies. Topics covered include technologies for a better environment, municipal solid waste processing, waste to energy solutions, solar generation systems on landfills, corporate social responsibility, reverse supply chains and achieving sustainability development goals through materials reuse.

Waste Expo Australia is co-located with All-Energy Australia forming one of the most significant showcases of waste, recycling, renewable energy and energy efficiency technology, and bringing together innovative solutions that will develop a sustainable future and drive a green economy.

Register now at www.wasteexpoaustralia.com.au