Sustainability Victoria engaged Equilibrium to analyse national product stewardship approach options for photovoltaic (PV) systems in Australia. The material contained within PV system components which can be hazardous and have limited disposal options available in Australia. As a result, they present potential risks to the environment and human health if not managed safely at end-of-life. Equilibrium, supported by Ernst & Young, developed a project plan and completed stakeholder mapping and consultation to assess the current situation. We are undertaking a feasibility study including a multi-criteria analysis to identify a preferred product stewardship pathway for PV systems and/or components in Australia. Furthermore, Equilibrium will develop a Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Risk Management Plan to support the final report.
Waste Recycling Industry Queensland – Queensland Secondary Resources Forum
Equilibrium was invited to present at the Queensland Secondary Resources Forum, focusing on Queensland’s Waste Recycling Industry.
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Carbon Assessment and Management Plan – Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
Tasman Environmental Markets engaged Equilibrium to assist in delivering a carbon responsible Commonwealth Games through the development of a Carbon Baseline and Management Plan.
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Green Bear Maribyrnong Planning Application
Green Bear requested Equilibrium to develop a council planning application for their light-fraction processing facility in Maribyrnong. The application assessed the facility against the Local Planning Scheme.
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Materials Efficiency Assessment
Equilibrium delivered a materials efficiency assessment to Dulux Group through research and data analyses as well as the provision of recommendations to improve processes.
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Mary Kay Action Plan for the Australian Packaging Covenant
Mary Kay Cosmetics engaged Equilibrium to develop an Action Plan for the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC). This Action Plan outlined the packaging sustainability and waste reduction commitments of Mary Kay Australia.
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Beverage Packaging; Material Selection and Sustainability
Remedy Kombucha requested a packaging assessment of their beverages from Equilibrium. The project involved assessing the environmental impact of Remedy Kombucha’s primary beverage packaging materials, including aluminium cans, PET bottles and glass bottles.
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Recycling Proposal and Contract Negotiations
Equilibrium assisted EastWaste with recycling contract negotiations. We assessed contract variation options for kerbside recycling in light of changes to the export market, and provided various recommendations to EastWaste.
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Environmental Benchmarking
Equilibrium conducted a review on the environmental data capture and reporting program and developed RACV benchmarking targets.
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Environmental Compliance Auditing Program
The project involves undertaking site audits for tyre recyclers, data management and verification program for environmental performance.
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