8-36 National Waste Policy - Carrots & Sticks

Summary

The 2018 National Waste Policy provides a framework for collective action by businesses, governments, communities and individuals until 2030. The policy identifies five overarching principles underpinning waste management in a circular economy. These include: Avoid waste; Improve resource recovery; Increase use of recycled material and build demand and markets for recycled products; Better manage material flows to benefit human health, the environment and the economy; Improve information to support innovation, guide investment and enable informed consumer decisions. The 2018 National Waste Policy will guide continuing collaboration between all Australian governments, business and industry. It does not remove the need for governments, businesses and industries to implement tailored solutions in response to local and regional circumstances.

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Issuer

Australia

Year

2018

Region

Oceania

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Wholesale trade
Construction

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals