30th August 2021
Australian Oil Recyclers Association responds to the fourth independent review of the product stewardship (oil) act
VIEW REPORT
30th August 2021
Australian Oil Recyclers Association commissions literature review on the use of waste oil in explosives
Noting a rise in the use of waste oil as a bulking agent in mining explosives AORA has commissioned ARUP consulting to undertake a literature review on the following:
Available information on potential health, safety and/or environmental risks associated with used oil use in ANFO blast practices
Potential next steps for further detailed investigation
The report concludes that significant health, safety, environmental and legislative questions are raised by this practice and further investigations are required to better understand.
VIEW REPORT
20th August 2021
NWRIC AORA responds to the fourth independent review of the product stewardship (oil) act
The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) has commented on the independent review. NWRIC CEO Rose Read describes the scheme as an excellent success story for product stewardship.
“The Scheme has encouraged producers to take responsibility for their waste, has encouraged investment in recycling infrastructure, and created jobs, boosting the economy and importantly, protecting the environment.”
NWRIC largely supports the recommendations of the review but considers the linking of scheme benefits to changes in oil pricing as problematic.
The full commentary may be found at the link below:
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10th August 2021
Government Response to the Fourth Independent Review of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act Released.
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10th August 2021
Fourth independent review of the product stewardship (oil) act and government response released
This report presents the findings of the Fourth Independent Review of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000 (the Act) undertaken by Deloitte for the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
The Act was introduced to establish a levy-benefit scheme arrangement with the aim of increasing recycling of petroleum-based and synthetic waste oil in Australia. This review provides an assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of the Act.
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