Recycling industry calls for dollars and action after decision to end exports
by Sarah Martin and Adam Morton from Environment | The Guardian on (#4N4TS)
Australian Council of Recycling warns 4.5m tonnes of waste could end up in domestic landfill without investment
Australia's recycling industry has said the "nice words" of a government agreement on recycling must be backed up with funding and action to be "transformative" to the sector.
The Australian Council of Recycling welcomed a Council of Australian Governments deal to end recycling exports, but warned the 4.5m tonnes of waste could instead end up in domestic landfill without major public investment in the recyclables industry.
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