ASBG’s Framework Approach to a Revamped/Reengineered Recycling System, is a summary of national and local actions required for a long term solution to the recycling crisis. A key element is to ensure that efficient cost-effective revamped recycling systems replace systems that are no longer viable. A key element is to standardise the categories of collected recyclate streams, where appropriate. Reduction of contamination levels from point of collection to recycled product is essential to access existing markets and generation of new markets for such products. Regulatory reform to reduce green tape, high costs, permit further down-cycling and improve the planning approval processes for waste infrastructure. Support for Energy from Waste and improved streamlined approaches for B2B recycling is also called for. Finally, a number of recommended financing methods of revamped recycling systems are provided.
