Recommendation 1
8.18 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government prioritise the
establishment of a circular economy in which materials are used, collected,
recovered, and re-used, including within Australia.
Recommendation 2
8.19 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government show leadership through the
urgent implementation of the 16 strategies established under the National Waste
Policy.
Recommendation 3
8.20 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government prioritise waste reduction
and recycling above waste-to-energy, and seek a commitment through the Meeting
of Environment Ministers of all levels of government to the waste hierarchy.
Recommendation 4
8.24 The
committee recommends that the Australian and state and territory governments
agree to a phase out of petroleum-based single-use plastics by 2023. The scope
of this commitment would require careful consideration and should be developed
through the Meeting of Environment Ministers.
Recommendation 5
8.25 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government establish a Plastics
Co-Operative Research Centre (CRC) to lead Australia's research efforts into
reducing plastic waste, cleaning up our oceans and finding end-markets for
recovered plastic.
Recommendation 6
8.26 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government commit to implementing the
recommendations of the Senate Environment and Communications References
Committee inquiry into the threat of marine plastic pollution in Australia,
particularly in light of the need to improve plastic resource recovery.
Recommendation 7
8.31 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government work with state and
territory and local governments to assist recyclers to increase the diversion
of material from landfill; improve the quality of materials recovered through
collection programs; improve the sorting of materials at recycling facilities;
and assist manufacturers to increase the amount of recycled material used in
production.
Recommendation 8
8.36 The
committee recommends the Australian Government set mandatory targets for all
government departments in relation to the recycled content of materials bought
directly or provided by private contractors.
8.37 The
committee recommends that state and territory and local governments also pursue
sustainable procurement policies to ensure strong domestic markets for recycled
material.
Recommendation 9
8.44 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government implement the 65 agreed
improvements to the National Waste Report, and the data collection and analysis
practices, as established by Blue Environment's Improving national waste
data and reporting report.
8.45 Further,
the committee recommends that the National Waste Report be published at least biennially.
Recommendation 10
8.53 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government support state and
territory, and local governments in ensuring effective education programs are
available to assist the public in understanding how best to undertake
recycling.
Recommendation 11
8.59 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government implement a national
container deposit scheme.
Recommendation 12
8.66 The
committee recommends that product stewardship schemes established under the Product
Stewardship Act 2011 be mandatory schemes.
Recommendation 13
8.67 The
committee recommends that mandatory product stewardship schemes be established
for tyres, mattresses, e-waste, and photovoltaic panels.
Recommendation 14
8.68 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government extend producer
responsibility under product stewardship schemes to ensure better environmental
and social outcomes through improved design.
Recommendation 15
8.69 The
committee recommends that the Product Stewardship Advisory Committee be
re-established and that they be tasked with recommending products for listing
under the Product Stewardship Act.
Recommendation 16
8.75 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government assist state and territory
governments to ensure that landfill levies in proximate jurisdictions are such
that there is a no incentive to transport waste for levy avoidance purposes.
Recommendation 17
8.76 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government support state and territory
governments fully hypothecating landfill levies towards measures that reduce
the creation of consumption and waste, and that increase the recycling of waste
materials.
Recommendation 18
8.81 The
committee recommends that the Australian Government work with state and
territory governments to ensure the implementation of harmonised, best-practice
landfill standards.
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