There is increasing attention on the impact on the Australian recycling sector from the China ban on ‘low-grade’ imported recyclables. This article in Recycling International highlights the extent of this market failure and the NSW response.
NSW dedicates A$ 47 million to ’emergency’ recycling package
Some A$ 47 million (US$ 36 million) has been set aside by authorities in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) to help local councils and waste management players reduce the impact of China’s ban on ‘low-grade’ imported recyclables.