23-24 Jul 2025
ICC SYDNEY

AWRE 2024 Summit sponsored by NSW EPA

The AWRE 2024 Summit, sponsored by NSW EPA, was extraordinary! It brought together industry giants, government leaders, and key waste generators for a day of unparalleled collaboration. Engaging keynote sessions ignited new ideas and lively panel discussions. The energy was palpable and the takeaways invaluable.

24 July 2024
ICC Sydney
8:30AM - 4:30PM
$510 + GST

Transitioning to a Circular Economy – Unpacking the Key Roadblocks to success.”

Embark on a transformative journey towards a circular economy at the AWRE Summit. This immersive one-day summit tackles the critical roadblocks impeding our transition to a sustainable future. Industry leaders and experts will delve into pressing issues such as end markets and exports, the complexities of battery and contaminant management, and the hurdles preventing us from reaching crucial waste and residual management targets.

An AWRE Summit ticket grants visitors access to the two-day exhibition, all panel sessions, catering throughout the day, and networking drinks on the show floor.

AWRE 2024 Summit Program

Begin the day by paying our respects and acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land. Facilitated by Craig Madden, member of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Brett Lemin, Executive Director of the Waste Contractors and Recyclers Association (WCRA) of NSW and ACT, extends a warm welcome to AWRE 2024 shares the importance of this year's summit theme.


Join us for the opening keynote, where we delve into the pivotal work of the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water’s Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group. This session will cover the group's remit, ongoing efforts, and key recommendations to date, aimed at steering Australia towards a circular economy. Featuring keynote speaker Michael Jackson, Executive General Manager - Commercial, Performance & Risk, Energy & Utilities at Downer, this session promises valuable insights into the strategic initiatives and practical steps shaping Australia’s sustainable future.


Our panel discusses the effectiveness of the Albanese Labor Government’s waste reduction and recycling policies in delivering a circular economy, with reference to:
A. Efficacy and progress on circular economy deliverables
B. Progress on the implementation of mandated product stewardship schemes
C. Any other related matters.


Your opportunity to network with fellow delegates, speakers and sponsors whilst discussing insights from the day. Don't forget to explore the exhibition floor, and make use of the Central Networking Lounge sponsored by ISUZU.

In this session, our expert panel delves into the complex and pressing issues surrounding battery recycling and safe disposal. Batteries, while essential for powering our modern world, pose significant environmental and safety challenges when improperly handled at end-of-life. The panelists will explore the various risks associated with battery recycling and disposal and explore strategies for mitigating these risks through responsible recycling practices and regulatory measures.


Your opportunity to network with fellow delegates, speakers and sponsors whilst discussing insights from the day. Don't forget to explore the exhibition floor, and make use of the Central Networking Lounge sponsored by ISUZU.

Problem waste and legacy contaminants remain a challenge that impacts government, industry and the community across NSW. From asbestos contaminating supply chains to fires caused by the improper disposal of batteries, the need to review our waste systems is clear. The NSW EPA is working with stakeholders to ensure our regulations are yielding the best results to safe support resource recovery.


Our panel unearths the complexity around contaminant identification and management across the supply chain. Our experts will discuss the latest methods and technologies for identifying contaminants, highlighting the importance of early detection and mitigation. They will also explore the challenges of managing contaminants throughout the supply chain, from production and collection to processing and disposal.


Join us for a recap of day one at the 2024 AWRE Summit, where we invite you to engage and share the highlights of the day before our Industry Networking Drinks session commences.


Held on the show floor at the end of day one of AWRE, the Networking Drinks is the ideal place to network and continue business with clients and suppliers over a refreshing drink and canapes after the exhibition.

The AWRE 2024 Summit was sponsored by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA) and co-curated in partnership with the Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association (WCRA), National Waste & Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC), and Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR).

SUMMIT SPEAKERS

Proudly Sponsored by

 

The NSW EPA takes an environmental stewardship approach to regulating NSW. We do this through being focused on outcomes that lead to a sustainable state, being guided by empathy to bring outside perspectives in and through collaborating to overcome environmental challenges. Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

 

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NWRIC


The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) is a not-for-profit industry association, funded by major waste and recycling businesses operating Australia-wide. It brings together national waste and recycling business leaders and affiliated state, territory, and national waste and recycling associations to formulate policies that will advance waste and recycling services in Australia.

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WCRA


The Waste Contractors and Recyclers Association of NSW (WCRA) is a registered industrial body of employers that addresses business issues relating to the waste and recycling industry on behalf of its constituent Members.

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ACOR


Established in 1983, the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) is the preeminent industry forum for resource recovery, recycling, and remanufacturing, leading the transition to circular economy in Australia. ACOR is a non-profit volunteer organisation. Members commit their time, resources, and energy to leading the transition to a circular economy through resource recovery, remanufacturing, and recycling.

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