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The Council is composed of national waste management companies along with State based affiliates, which represent the interests of the more than 500 small waste management businesses in Australia.
Policy
The NWRIC works to advance Australia’s waste and resource recovery industry. Key to this mission is a commitment to high standards in regard to policy development, industry representation and transparency.
Resources
Our industry generates economy wide revenue of $50b per annum ($16b directly and $34b through flow on effects). Collectively we support over 106,500 jobs, employing 36,500 people directly and 70,500 indirectly.
Waste management is essential to community and environmental protection, while contributing significantly to the Australian economy. It also helps to maintain long term prosperity by returning materials to the economy.
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NWRIC CEO Week in Review - 17 Dec
Federal Parliamentary Committee identifies barriers to innovation in waste In October last year, the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP asked the House of Representatives...
Looking ahead to 2021
When the new year rang in on 1 January 2020, few could have predicated the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring enormous economic and social impact. For many, 2020...
NWRIC CEO Week In Review - 4 Dec
Spotlight on NSW waste levy The NSW Auditor-General’s report on the effectiveness of the state’s waste levy and grants for waste infrastructure has put a spotlight on the need for...
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Glass recycling set to double in Victoria with millions pledged for new facilities

Victoria says 'rogue operators' are gone from recycling industry as state unveils 'gamechanger' plan
More than $8 million is being spent on new glass and plastic recycling facilities in Victoria — and some of it could end up in new roads.
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Five big trends shaping sustainability in 2021 | The Fifth Estate

Five big trends shaping sustainability in 2021 | The Fifth Estate
The Fifth Estate is back in the saddle for 2021, and ready to explore the big stories in sustainability for another year.
www.thefifthestate.com.au
Cleanaway CEO @vikbansalCWY in welcoming recycling grants announced at our Laverton MRF said, “The grants make it possible to extend the value chain of glass and plastic packaging to effectively create a closed loop solution.” @LilyDAmbrosioMP @sussanley

Cleanaway CEO Vik Bansal welcomes Government funding to make closed loop recycling possible
Cleanaway CEO Vik Bansal welcomes Government funding to make closed loop recycling possible for glass and plastic food packaging in Victoria
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