AORA March 2023 Newsletter | |
From the National Executive Officer | |
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A busy few months ahead for AORA with a variety of events and meetings taking place - I will be popping up all over the country!
Happening right now is the Waste & Resource Strategy Summit 2023 in Sydney. Yesterday I was part of a panel session “What role do organisations play in supporting an active circular economy?” and as this lands in your inbox I will be presenting “Navigating the challenges facing the Australian recycled organics industry”.
On Thursday 6 April, I will be attending the AORA VIC Breakfast in Melbourne that we are partnering with Sustainability Victoria to deliver, titled “Benefits of using recycled organic compost”.
Then it is off to Brisbane on 18 & 19 April for a AORA QLD Breakfast Event which will feature presentations from Dr Matthew Askeland and Nick Behrens, I am looking forward to my first opportunity to meet many of the Queensland members.
In the first week of May, I will also be making my first visit as NEO to WA and have the opportunity to meet many in the industry over there and talk about the future of AORA representation/services in the west.
Finally, but by no means least, our own AORA National Conference will be held in Melbourne from 7-9 June (7 June will be the Demo Day with thanks to our host Repurpose It).
Later in the newsletter there is more information on the just-released program for the conference. 2023 looks to be another wonderful event showcasing and celebrating our industry so take full advantage of the early bird registration by 14 April!
John McKew
National Executive Officer
Australian Organics Recycling Association
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Welcome to new AORA Members | |
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Associate Member
Select Harvest
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Local Government & Processor Member
Bega Valley Shire Council
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AORA Conference Program is hot off the press! | |
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Here is a snippet of some of the program highlights;
Keynote: Seizing the Opportunity – Learnings from the sugarcane industry
Lawrence Di Bella, Herbert Cane Productivity Services Limited & Di Bella Produce and Farming
Have you got FOMO FOGO? Victoria is setting the standard for better recycling at home
Lorna Mathieson & Jennifer Anne, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Preparing for the Next Wave of Source Separated Organics
Charlie Emery, SOILCO
Packaging without Packaging – What does that mean?
Michael Dosser, Result Group
Localised Organics Treatment – The benefits of local AD in regional areas
Luke Brennan, Gaia EnviroTech
Can the organics recycling industry solve the plastics crisis?
Matt Kendall, Phantm
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON APRIL 14!
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AORA Victoria Breakfast
Thursday 6 April 2023
8.30am Breakfast
9.30am - 11.30am Presentations
Sustainability Victoria - Level 12, 321 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Join us at Sustainabillity Victoria next week and be one of the first to get your copy of SV’s new information booklet; Benefits of council’s using recycled organic compost.
Presentations and information will also be provided about the following;
- Update of SV’s Council waste education materials
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Briefing about the ‘Markets Acceleration through Sampling’ project
- Information about the AORA National Conference - Melbourne, 7-9 June
- Information about Field Day event in August.
- Member special offer information about AWRE and Waste Expo.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and tea/coffee whilst you interact with local government and industry colleagues.
Registrations close today!
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AORA Queensland Breakfast
Wed 19 April 2023
Colmslie Hotel, Morningside
7.30am for an 8am start - 10am finish
Dr Matthew Askeland, ADE Consulting
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, 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 Councils' commitment to shifting towards a circular economy, they wish to expand the services available at the Bromelton Waste Facility and associated waste facilities.
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Exploring Organic Amendments
Wednesday 10 May
9am - 2.30pm
Coonawarra, SA
At this workshop we will be exploring organic amendments with Dr Melissa Fraser (Soil Functioning Consulting) and Tim Marshall (TM Organics).
With the support of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the “National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants – an Australian Government initiative", we will also be offering a field visit to Penley Estate Soil macrofauna diversity sampling along with hearing first hand Penley Estate’s experience with compost and their future plan for native seeding.
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AORA Pre-Conference Workshop at Waste 2023
Waste 2023
8-11 May @ Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour
AORA’s Pre-Conference Workshop “Why councils need to consider organics recycling as a manufacturing process” is on Monday 8th May from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Patrick Soars (Australian Native Landscapes), Angus Johnson (Jackson Environmental), Fiona Stock (Sutherland Shire Council), Amanda Kane, NSW EPA and Joley Vidau (ACT NoWaste) make up the speaker panel for this interactive session which will be hosted by Jennifer Hughes (Beatty Hughes & Associates).
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Other Important AORA Dates
AORA NSW Committee Meeting
Thursday 6 April @ 10am
If you would like to receive the zoom link invitation for the April NSW Committee meeting, please send an email to nswcoordinator@aora.org.au
AORA WA Breakfast
Wednesday 3 May
Sydney Networking Breakfast
Wednesday 26 July @ Crowne Plaza, Darling Harbour
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You need to be in the AORA Organics Zone at AWRE! | |
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The popular AORA Organics Zone returns in 2023. AORA Members get access to an exclusive stand package which includes:
- 3m x 2m Schell Scheme (Octanorm frame)
- 1 x signagepanel positioned in the middle of your stand
- 2 x chairs and 1 x table
- 1 x LED on arm and 1 x 4amp power outlet per stand.
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Revolutionising Waste Management: The Dynamic Duo of Komptech's Crambo and Topturn
AORA Partner News
Komptech’s keen awareness of the pressing needs and concerns of the waste management market reflects the critical importance of this issue for individuals and organisations alike. It is not just about disposing of waste but doing it in an eco-friendly manner. With modern technology, waste management has been made more manageable, thanks to machines like the Komptech Crambo and Topturn. The two machines have revolutionised the industry, making waste management more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.
The Komptech Crambo and Topturn machines work together seamlessly, making waste management more efficient and eco-friendlier. The Crambo shreds organic waste material into smaller pieces, making it easier for the Topturn to handle. The shredded waste is then mixed and turned by the Topturn, creating the ideal conditions for composting. The result is a high-quality compost.
Read more.....
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Top recognition for Confoil and BASF's certified compostable food tray, DualPakECO®
AORA Partner News
Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil has received top recognition from the Australasian Packaging industry, winning gold in the Sustainable Packaging Design - Compostables Award for certified compostable food tray, DualPakECO®.
DualPakECO trays are certified compostable to Australian standard AS 4736-2006. They are made in Australia with paper coated on the inside with AORA Platinum Plus Partner, BASF's, biopolymer ecovio® PS 1606. ecovio is a partly bio-based and certified compostable biopolymer specially developed for coating food packaging made of paper or board. They can be commercially composted with the organic waste collected in organic waste bins including any food scraps left in the packaging and carry the seedling logo to educate consumers of their compostable quality as well as a message to dispose of in an organics bin.
DualPakECO trays go from the table to the composting facility and back to the farm to help provide nutrients for the next crop. Finding a market for any recycled material is critical to the success of a circular economy, ensuring resources retain value through the process. Composting is the ultimate in recycling as the result can be so beneficial to agriculture and viticulture, as well as the environment.
The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards are held annually by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) which recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field in Australia and New Zealand.
Learn more about ecovio here
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L-R: Michael Wood – Sacyr/ AORA, Andrew Henderson – Confoil, Rowan Williams – BASF, Scott Henschke – Confoil, Stephen McEwen - Confoil, Tammy Arhontissas – Confoil, Meri Boric – Confoil | |
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Great Wrap launches world first pallet wrap made from food waste
AORA Member, Great Wrap, have recently launched the first pallet wrap in the world to be made from food waste. It works just like petroleum-based pallet wrap but can be composted. To ensure that the product is disponsed of correctly, customers receive branded stickers to put on their pallets with a QR code for disposal information and a full marketing communication pack. They are currently working through the process to have the wrap certified compostable.
Learn more
Sunshine Coast Council -Shredded Garden Organics Tender
Tenders open this weekend for Sunshine Coast Council - Supplier Arrangement for Shredded Garden Organics. To obtain tender and expression of interest documents, please visit https://qtenders.hpw.qld.gov.au
SEA Summit 2023 | 4 May 2023 | Melbourne Cricket Ground
On 4 May 2023, the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) will host their 6th annual summit at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground to raise further awareness of how the sports industry can limit its impact on the environment.
The SEA Summit will not only focus on sport and the environment within Australia, but also look at the international sporting industry, with a heavy emphasis on how a collective and collaborative approach can lead to change. The SEA Summit will attract delegates from various industries including sport, environment, innovation, government and more.
DELEGATE AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE NOW. For more information visit sportsenvironmentalliance.org/sea-summit
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