Council Waste Services That Adhere To the National Waste Policy for Efficient Waste Recycling In a Circular Economy
It is generally recognised that Australia has a recycling and waste management problem. The country generates more waste than the average Western economy, and also recycles less than average. Up until recently, the country was sending much of its waste overseas for cheaper local alternatives, with China being a major destination. However, with the updated National Waste Policy 2018, there has been a shift to a circular economy that outlines roles and responsibilities for collective actions by businesses, governments, communities, and individuals. The policy emphasised the need of the government to increase the use of recycled content by the federal and state governments, and industries in Australia. A Circular economy model not only requires strict waste recycling techniques but also supports the development of new industries and jobs, and efficient use of natural resources, including material, water, and energy. With renewed interest in recycling of waste and the circular econom...