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Victorian Government announces ‘Recycling Victoria’ policy
February 27, 2019
The Australian State of Victoria's waste policy is called ‘Recycling Victroria’.
This policy is being delivered by the department responsible for environment, energy, and climate action, ensuring a coordinated approach to strengthening Victoria's waste and resource recovery systems.
Aimed at increasing rates of recycling and recovery of resources, while decreasing the amount of waste sent to landfill, the policy sets out key initiatives to be addressed over the next ten years (starting in 2019).
Looking at how Victoria can support a move to a circular economy, this policy presents actions across a number of areas. The policy aims to enable economic growth, create more jobs, and support industry and businesses through a thriving circular economy that benefits the environment and community.
From reforming current kerbside recycling, investing in recycling infrastructure, educating about separation and waste to inform behaviour change and providing support for local communities and councils, the proposed actions are varied.
Identifying a move to a circular economy as key for future planning, Victoria’s circular economy goals include:
- Design to last, repair and recycle
- Use products to create more value
- Recycle more resources
- Reduce harm from waste and pollution
- Make more productive use of natural resources and reduce environmental impacts
Victorian Government Resource - Diagram of a circular Economy
While based on the National Waste Policy released by the Australian Government in 2018, this state-based action plan does have some distinct elements.
Introducing a four-bin waste and recycling system for kerbside recycling, the Victorian Government intends to uniquely provide a bin just for recovering glass. The four-bin system includes food organics and garden organics, supporting waste reduction and resource recovery by diverting organic materials from landfill.
While identified as a way to increase the recovery of recyclable generally by removing glass as a potential contaminant from the co-mingled recyclables stream, there are some concerns that this approach is not going to translate nationally. The policy also supports the development of the recycling sector and resource recovery sector, strengthening Victoria's waste and recycling infrastructure and supporting the growth of recycled materials markets.
The State Government does intend to provide education and resources to support behaviour change in ensuring items end up in the right bin. This includes supporting councils and community groups in delivering high-quality recycling services and waste and recycling services to households and businesses.
The Environment Protection Authority plays a key role in regulating waste to energy and thermal waste facilities, ensuring only specific amounts of waste are processed to protect the environment and support Victoria's transition to a circular economy.
The Victorian Government's commitment to climate action and creating a greener Victoria is reflected in the Recycling Victoria policy, which aims to reduce waste, lower emissions, and protect the environment.
Regional knowledge, a strong regional focus, and the integration of resource recovery groups and alpine resort management boards, including Alpine Resorts Victoria, are essential in supporting regional and alpine communities across Victoria.
The introduction of Victoria's container deposit scheme, with nearest refund point locations, helps avoid waste and promotes the reuse and recycling of materials, supporting waste reduction and resource recovery.
Reducing consumption, shifting away from a linear economy mindset, and supporting the development of recycled materials and services are key to achieving less waste and more sustainable use of precious resources.
Recycling Victoria is engaging with the community through Engage Victoria, and it's a strong regional presence ensures that local and regional needs are addressed in waste and resource recovery initiatives.
Victoria's transition to a new economy has global significance, positioning Victoria as a leader in the world in waste and resource recovery, and demonstrating how a thriving circular economy can deliver environmental, economic, and social benefits.
Find out more about the Recycling Victoria policy, or read about why we champion recycling.
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