The definition of waste varies by region but generally waste is any discarded, rejected, abandoned, unwanted or surplus matter whether or not it is intended for sale, recycling, reprocessing, recovery or purification by a separate operation from that which produced the matter, or anything declared by regulation or by an environment protection policy to be a waste.
This is determined at the place of generation and is not dependent on whether
- it is wanted;
- it is intended to, or capable of, being re-used, recycled or recovered;
- has value or may be sold or traded; nor
- the recipient asserts that the waste is a resource.
The material remains a waste until action has been taken to fully recover, reprocess or purify the waste. A recovered product needs to meet a recognised and agreed specification that fully addresses human health and environmental impacts and is a suitable and beneficial alternative to virgin materials.
Wellbeing
Australian Circular Economy Hub | Planet Ark
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20 minutesThe Circularity Gap Report 2021
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The Circularity Gap Report 2020 | Circle Economy
Document / Presentation
Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery in the Asia Pacific Region 2018
Document/Presentation
Sustainable Construction
Economics of Sustainability – IS Thought Leadership – Ben Mason
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Modern Slavery
An Introduction to Human Rights and Modern Slavery
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Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery Bill 2018
Document/Presentation
Local community and economy
The Our Community Group
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Local community and economy
Youth Projects’ range of resources and support for young people looking to reengage with learning and employment
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Local community and economy
Global Reporting Initiative
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The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL)
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Waste
ACT Government Territory and Municipal Services: Recycling & Waste Information Portal
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$200 in prizes! Ask A Stupid Question Day – TRIVIA 2021
Event or Workshop
Phasing out exports of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres
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Green Gown Awards Australasia
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Redfern Station Upgrade – New Southern Concourse
Document / Presentation
The GPT Group’s 2020 Climate Disclosure Statement – prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the TCFD
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Our Packaging Future | A collective impact framework to achieve the 2025 national packaging targets
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Innovations for a Circular Economy – GECA
Video
Guide to Corporate Sustainability – United Nations Global Compact
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Downer 2020 Sustainability Report
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Downer’s latest sustainability news
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Witty Wisdom Workshop on World Creativity and Innovation Day 2021
Event or Workshop
The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL)
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The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG Ambition Benchmark Reference Sheets
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SDG Ambition Integration Guide: Designing Business Systems for the SDGs
Document / Presentation
SDG Ambition Scaling Business Impact for the Decade of Action
Document / Presentation
SDG Ambition Guide: Setting Goals for the Decade of Action
Document / Presentation
The Circularity Gap Report 2021
Web link
Reduce Repair Reuse Recover Recycle – Brisbane
Video
Your Home – Australia’s guide to environmentally sustainable homes
Web link
Ask a Stupid Question Day 2020 – Part 10 – Sustainability Victoria, ISCA,
Video
Ask a Stupid Question Day 2020 – Part 5 – Sustainability Victoria, GECA,
Video
Ask a Stupid Question Day 2020 (full webinar)
Video
Green Star Buildings v1 – Green Building Council of Australia GBCA
Tool
2020 Pressures Report
Document / Presentation
Reconomy – Downer
Web link
Mates on the Move
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National Plastics Summit 2020
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NSW Government | Cleaning Up Our Act: Redirecting the Future of Plastic in NSW Discussion Paper
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NSW Government | Cleaning Up Our Act: The Future for Waste and Resource Recovery in NSW Issues Paper
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The Circularity Gap Report 2020 | Circle Economy
Document / Presentation
From principles to practices: Realising the value of circular economy in real estate
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