Do you really know about your waste?

John Phillips OAM is Executive Director of KESAB environmental solutions, President Elect of the Waste Management Association SA and a Member of the EPA (SA) High Level Waste Reform Advisory Group.

His topic will be waste, recycling and resource recovery which have been making headlines across Australia. What is the fuss all about? In the world of the Circular Economy waste is rapidly being identified as a resource. Resource recovery equates to big money (estimated $1billion per annum in South Australia) and new technology and innovation combined with smarter collection systems are seeking to capture a slice of the pie. Where does the Jo and Jill community fit into the equation and what impacts or benefits will be achieved?