Business Plan 2019-20

Green Industries SA continues to evolve in response to economic, demographic, technological and environmental trends and challenges impacting both South Australia and globally. The demand for less contamination and better feedstocks for remanufacturing processes will continue. This requires investment in new sorting technologies, education and better procurement processes for recycled content products. Through policy development, programs and partnerships Green Industries SA is providing a solid platform for change. Our purpose is to lead the development of the circular economy in South Australia through diverse collaborations which improve productivity, resource efficiency and the environment. A critical imperative remains the need to build the resilience and capabilities of e waste management and recycling industry in the aftermath of China Responding to the disruptive impacts of this policy remains a high priority. Initiatives such as co-investment in new and expanded infrastructure, financial incentives to develop markets, advocacy for sustainable procurement, and evidence-based community education to drive behavioural change are essential: National leadership to examine the phasing out unnecessary single-use plastic products. It has seen strong community support in response to the Turning the tide on single-use plastic products discussion paper we released in January 2019. One local manufacturer, Detmold Packaging Pty Ltd, is already pre-empting the potential for a first-to market advantage in response to the single-use plastics products discussion paper and is preparing to harness the opportunities arising from developing new and alternative products. Our next steps will unfold this year as we analyse business impacts, engage with industry and develop supporting strategies such as plastic-free retail precincts where alternative products which are recyclable and/or compostable are trialled. It is an exciting time as the agency embarks on another ground breaking initiative similar to the single-use plastic bag phase-out in 2009.