Organics Recycling in Queensland - AORA Qld Breakfast

Organics Recycling in Queensland:

Benefits to the Economy and PFAS as an Industry Challenge

AORA QLD Breakfast 

Wed 19 April 2023 

Colmslie Hotel - Cnr Wynnum and Junction Road, Morningside 

7.30am for an 8am start, approx finish time is 10am 

Speakers:

Dr Matthew Askeland. PhD(EnvEng), BAppSc(EnvSc)(Hons), Senior Environmental Scientist & PFAS Specialist - ADE Consulting 

Matthew Askeland was commissioned by AORA to respond, on behalf of the Recycled Organics Industry to the PFAS NEMP 3.0

Matthew will present his findings on the very real challenge PFAS poses to the successful use of recycled organics in Queensland and how this threat will impact the successful diversion of organics away from landfill.

Nick Behrens, Director Australian Economic Advocacy Solutions

Nick will provide an update on the Recycled Organics Industry in Queensland and its contributions to;

• Queensland Economy
• Benefits to positive environmental outcomes in Queensland
• Potential upside to Queensland from increased diversion rates of organics  

Pravin Menon, Consultant, Scenic Rim Regional Council

As part of Scenic Rim Councils' commitment to shifting towards a circular economy, Council wishes to expand the services available at the Bromelton Waste Facility and associated waste facilities.

It wishes to explore the possibility of the diversion of food scraps and garden waste away from landfill which currently account for 40% of kerbside waste across the region and to understand opportunities to maximize the use of existing waste assets including the landfill. Inviting expressions of interest will help council understand the current state of the industry and to identify potential partners.

 

Ticket Details

AORA Members - $66 incl GST 

Non-Members - $88 incl GST 

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