AORA and the ABA are hosting a webinar “Dispelling the myths about certified compostable products”
Thursday 12 December | 7pm AEDT | Zoom
Delivered by Bill Grant, an agricultural and environmental scientist with extensive experience in organic resource recovery, compost and soil science and agronomy. Bill was commissioned by the Australasian Bioplastics Association in mid 2024 to undertake an independent assessment of the risks and benefits of certified compost products in food organics & garden organics (FOGO) recovery systems in Australia.
This webinar will focus on the outcomes of this assessment including;
- The role of certified compostable products in the Circular Economy
- The importance of science based decision making in order to dispel the myths and risks
- Barriers to recovery of urban/municipal organic resources.
Download the full paper
Please pre-register to attend the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r8NQZvT8QqiLmWoLUOVLLQ
Can’t attend the live webinar: register with the link above and we will send you the recording following the event
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Bill Grant
Bill Grant is an agricultural and environmental scientist with extensive experience in organic resource recovery, compost and soil science and agronomy. In a professional career spanning over 35 years, Bill has worked as an agronomic field crops research and extension officer, research scientist, industry eco-efficiency adviser, environment protection officer, and environmental consultant and co-owner of an environmental consultancy specialising on organic resource recovery. Since 2022 he has worked as a Research Fellow at Federation University’s Future Regions Research Centre focussing on the use of organic soil amendments and land management practices to increase soil depth and drought resilience. At various times during his career as well as currently, Bill has undertaken several multi-year agronomic trials of compost and land management use across Australia in cropping, horticulture and viticulture, and has undertaken field research into on-farm and other composting systems. He is a committed environmentalist and dedicated to the development to more sustainable food production systems. In 2024, Bill undertook an independent assessment of the risks and benefits of certified compost products in food organics & garden organics (FOGO) recovery systems in Australia
About your hosts;
Australasian Bioplastics Association
The Australasian Bioplastics Association is the peak industry body for manufacturers, converters and distributors of bioplastic products and materials throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Association represents Members in the promotion of and advocacy for, Members’ products and materials. The association works with government, organic recyclers, composters, industry groups, non-government organisations, brand owners and converters to further the understanding and appropriate use of bioplastics.
Australian Organics Recycling Association
The Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) is the peak industry body and national voice for businesses across the organics recycling supply chain. AORA envisions a future where recycling and reuse of organic materials within a circular economy is widely understood and supported by all Australians. AORA works to facilitate an operating environment which maximises the recycling and reuse of organic materials, and promotes the benefits of compost, soil conditioners and mulches across the Australian community and business.
