Recycling Near You

Confused about what’s recyclable in your local area?

 

Visit the Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council area or product. 

You can also call the National Recycling Hotline on 1300 733 712

 

Visit www.recyclingNearYou.com.au

 

ACOR

The Australian Council of Recyclers (ACOR) mission is to maximize resource recovery and achieve the highest resource order of Australia’s secondary materials.

 

They have prepared kerbside recycling specifications and manufacturers recycling guidelines. They will also be able to assist you with queries about what’s recyclable and what’s not.

 

Visit www.acor.org.au for more detail.

 

BRBA

Having trouble with KPI 26 – Implementation of a Buy Recycled Purchasing Policy? Why not contact the Buy Recycled Business Alliance (BRBA)? 

 

The BRBA is an alliance of businesses that are committed to the purchase and use of recycled content products (RCPs) & materials, through the development of a sustainable marketplace.

They deliver a range of programs, activities and services designed to help members increase their RCP take-up and secure a range of business benefits.

 

Visit www.brba.com.au for more information.

 

Grow Me the Money

The Grow Me The Money program is open to all Victorian businesses. Getting involved can benefit your business – whether you already have a comprehensive environmental impact plan in place, or you are just beginning to think about ways you can use resources more responsibly in your workplace. The Grow Me the Money program can help you to cut water use, cut energy use, cut waste and save money.

 

Visit www.growmethemoney.com.au

 

Labelling Standards

Want to know what the labelling standards for Australia are? Visit the SAI website to purchase the standard - ISO 14021:2000.