Less waste, more resources
National Waste Policy
The National Waste Policy heralds a new, coherent, efficient and environmentally responsible approach to waste management in Australia. The policy, agreed by all Australian environment ministers in November 2009, sets Australia's waste management and resource recovery direction to 2020.
- About the policy - aims, key areas, priority strategies
- Key documents
- What's happening - implementation of the policy
- Product stewardship
- National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
Latest news
Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations
A national scheme for recycling televisions and computers came a step closer with the making of the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011 on 8 November 2011.
- More about the Regulations
- Media release - 8 November 2011
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About the policy
The National Waste Policy sets the direction for Australia over the next 10 years to produce less waste for disposal and manage waste as a resource to deliver economic, environmental and social benefits.
The National Waste Policy establishes a comprehensive work program for national coordinated action on waste across six key areas:
- Reducing hazard and risk
- Tailoring solutions
- Providing the evidence
- Taking responsibility
- Improving the market
- Pursuing sustainability
Latest news
National Product Stewardship legislation
Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations
National scheme for recycling televisions and computers a step closer with the making of regulations under the new Product Stewardship Act.
More about the Regulations
Product Stewardship Act 2011
The Product Stewardship Act 2011 came into effect on 8 August 2011
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