NWRIC on 2GB [26 Feb 2024]: ‘Completely unnecessary’ – Aussies set to be slapped with new recycling tax

by NWRIC Secretariat | 26 Feb 2024 | News

National Waste and Recycling Industry Council CEO, Rick Ralph, speaks with Ben Fordham on 2GB about the proposed recycling tax . Click here to listen on 2GB Ben Fordham Live...

NWRIC makes Pre Budget-Submission to Federal Government advocating against proposed ‘Recycling Tax’.

by NWRIC Secretariat | 22 Jan 2024 | News

The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (Council) made this submission for a priority policy change in the 2024-25 Budget process to stop the introduction of a cost recovery for the waste exports licencing scheme.   Click here to download the...

REPORT: GHG Emissions in Australia’s Waste and Recycling Sector

by NWRIC Secretariat | 15 Nov 2023 | News

NWRIC engaged Ricardo Energy Environment and Planning to quantify the current level of direct (scope 1), indirect (scope 2), and avoided GHG emissions associated with the waste and recycling sector in Australia. This work will help establish the current waste sector’s...

REPORT: Economic and Environment Benefits from an Australian Unprocessed Ferrous Scrap Metal Export Ban

by NWRIC Secretariat | 13 Nov 2023 | News

Recently the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) and the Australian Steel Institute called for a national ban on the export of unprocessed scrap metal. The call for change is premised on the onshoring of Australian company processing of ferrous scrap...

NWRIC response to ACCC Lithium-ion Batteries Issues Paper

by NWRIC Secretariat | 20 Mar 2023 | News

The ACCC is seeking input on ways to reduce the significant fire and safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, which can overheat or explode, particularly when used, charged or stored incorrectly. An issues paper published on 8 December, will help the ACCC...