The Breakdown is a monthly column giving industry leaders and decision makers a chance to share their views on topics central to the sector. This month we asked: “How is your organisation contributing to zero emissions targets?”
Tara Osborne, General Manager – Strategy and Innovation, Bingo Industries
Our pathway to decarbonisation is underpinned by partnerships and collaboration across industries to achieve a common goal.
At BINGO, we’re passionate about working with our suppliers, customers, and stakeholders in pioneering innovative solutions to optimise recycling and reuse of waste by producing new products, or finding alternative use for materials to reduce the reliance on virgin materials.
We continue to invest in recycling infrastructure to build further capability to achieve more sustainable outcomes and our vision of a waste free Australia. Collaboration is essential as we push to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
Dr Johann Glueck, National Sustainability Manager, Hanson and Alex Fraser
Australian construction industry towards achieving carbon-zero.
Our work is guided by our national Sustainability Charter; underpinned by Heidelberg Materials’ Sustainability Commitments 2030.
The practical application of our Sustainability Charter is demonstrated through our resource recovery and recycling of materials into reusable resources.
We remain firmly focused on reducing our carbon footprint and improving customer outcomes.
John McKew, National Executive Officer, Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA)
Organic recycling plays a crucial role in mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The total estimated GHG savings from organics recycling of materials received in Australia in 2021-22 was about 3.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) – about 5.8 million trees that would have to be planted to absorb the same amount of CO2 or the GHG emissions that 902,311 cars would produce in a year.
By diverting organic material from landfill and promoting practices such as composting, we can achieve significant environmental benefits.
Composting transforms organic matter into valuable resources. By diverting from landfill, this results in reduced methane emissions, a potent GHG produced during organic decomposition.
Organic recycling isn’t just about waste management; it’s a powerful tool for emission reduction, fostering a more sustainable and resilient future.
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