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However, the fourth bin does mean better separation at source,” she says.To help industry processes these materials, Rose says the Victorian Government should align with the WA State-wide Guidelines for Kerbside Recycling.“In the case of Victoria, only the following items should end up in the yellow lidded bin: plastic containers, paper and cardboard boxes flattened (no shredded paper), aluminium and steel containers. This will be beneficial for councils in terms of increased shared returns,” the spokesperson explains.To support councils through the roll out, VLGA is calling on the state government to support community education and initiatives to increases FOGO diversion.“We specifically asked the government to fund these initiatives through the landfill levy. ~������}. 0000006566 00000 n
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The Victorian Government’s Recycling Victoria strategy is the largest package of recycling reforms in the state’s history.
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Recycling Victoria: A New Economy Written by Equilibrium on 20 March 2020 The Victorian Government is seeking to improve the performance of the waste and recycling sector, and has released a 10-year policy and action plan – Recycling Victoria – to reform the system with a focus on the circular economy. One way I think we can improve is by government seeing the private sector as a true partner for community engagement and education,” he says.“It would be appropriate that we see quarterly reporting back to industry on the progress of this ambitious policy, as a way to hold government accountable for the delivery of the relevant actions”.While the move prompted some mainstream media critique, with claims it would “hit ratepayers hip pockets”, industry reaction has been favourable.Bingo Industries Managing Director Daniel Tartak, for example, suggests the increase will prompt technology investment and move Victoria towards international best practice diversion rates.According to State Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, the increase will help support recycling reforms and provide strong investment incentives. 723 0 obj
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Our collaborative procurement, contract management, education, training and marketing and communications expertise will support councils throughout the transition.”“It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to ensure we build a more sustainable, resilient sector with new jobs and opportunities for locally delivered resource recovery,” she says.“Increased kerbside consistency and future state-wide education and behaviour change campaigns will reinforce the work councils already do to engage with their communities.”Copyright © 2020 Waste Management Review.