The Morrison Government is investing $1 million in the establishment of a new Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence that will play a key role in driving Australia’s circular economy towards an 80 per cent recovery rate across all waste streams by 2030.

The decision by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation to move to pursue accreditation under the Federal Government’s revamped product stewardship legislation has been welcomed by Assistant Minister Trevor Evans MP.

Australian consumers will soon see an end to one of Australia’s biggest recycling challenges after the country’s two largest domestic battery suppliers committed to the industry led Australian Battery Stewardship Scheme.

The Morrison Government is partnering with leading Australian universities to support new research projects that include addressing end-of-life issues for solar PV panels.

The Morrison Government this week introduces landmark legislation that sees Australia take responsibility for its waste and establishes a national industry framework for recycling.