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# Centre of Excellence

Product Stewardship

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## Posts

- [Assessing the Benefits and Effectiveness of Product Stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/assessing-the-benefits-and-effectiveness-of-product-stewardship/) - Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence and The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney are conducting a research project to evaluate the effectiveness and benefits of product stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) activities across Australia.
- [Rob Gell AM](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/rob-gell-am/) - Royal Society of Victoria Limiting factors in the solar supply chain
- [Richard Ralphsmith](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/richard-ralphsmith/) - DPR&Co The New Truth in Sustainability Marketing
- [Ryan Fritsch](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/ryan-fritsch/) - Noveco Surfaces Rewriting the Rules of Manufacturing in Australia
- [Media Release: The Hidden Cost of Discarded Whitegoods and Who Pays?](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/media-release-the-hidden-cost-of-discarded-whitegoods-and-who-pays/) - Producer responsibility for large household appliances is well overdue in Australia. Nearly 200,000 tonnes of e-waste are generated annuallywith only 57% of the material being recycled while the rest ends up in landfill.
- [Stephen Richards](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/stephen-richards/) - Big Bag Recovery Solving the packaging problem
- [Dr Anne-Maree Boland](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/dr-anne-maree-bolland/) - RMCG Recycling agricultural plastics
- [Darren Johannesen](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/darren-johannesen/) - Smart Energy Council Stewardship is key to a renewable future
- [Ainsley Simpson](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/ainsley-simpson/) - Seamless Operating beyond compliance
- [Jeff Angel](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/jeff-angel/) - Total Environment Centre / Boomerang Alliance More delay is not an option
- [David Baggs](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/david-baggs/) - Global GreenTag Ecolabeling’s role in stewardship
- [Tony Chappel](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/tony-chappel/) - NSW Environment Protection Authority Regulating across the product lifecycle
- [Adele Rose](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/adele-rose/) - 3R Group Accelerating EPR in New Zealand
- [Sophi MacMillan](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/sophi-macmillan/) - ResiLoop The business case for producer responsibility
- [Royston Kent](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/royston-kent/) - B&C Plastics Fundamentally rethinking products
- [Lloyd Parker](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/lloyd-parker/) - Arcadis Spinning towards responsibility
- [Josh Wheeler](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/josh-wheeler/) - Green Industries SA Advancing the Circular Economy in SA
- [Doug Rowe](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/doug-rowe/) - Ecocycle Group ANZ Onshore battery recycling is a national imperative
- [Sasha Titchkosky](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/sasha-titchkosky/) - Koskela A future without furniture waste
- [Paul Rosenberg Vella](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/paul-rosenberg-vella/) - Revert Group Taking responsibility in construction and demolition
- [Richard Kirkman](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/richard-kirkman/) - Veolia ANZ A five-point plan for Australia
- [Annette Brodie](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/annette-brodie/) - The Reconnect Project Repair services that create jobs
- [Dr Helen Lewis](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/dr-helen-lewis/) - Helen Lewis Research The challenge of state-based regulations
- [Hayley Moffiet](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/hayley-moffiet/) - Good360 Australia Digital platforms for good
- [Shannon Mead](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/shannon-mead/) - No More Butts Action on vapes and tobacco products
- [Jennifer Macklin (Downes)](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/jennifer-macklin-downes/) - BehaviourWorks Australia Circular action depends heavily on producers
- [Alicia Waddington](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/alicia-waddington/) - Meat & Livestock Australia Sustainable futures for red meat packaging
- [Investing in intelligent product stewardship regulation .. White Paper released](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/investing-in-intelligent-product-stewardship-regulation-white-paper-released/) - 'Investing in Intelligent Regulation' is the Centre’s latest white paper which outlines why regulated product stewardship has strong economic advantages over voluntary approaches and the allocation of government grants.
- [Dr. Brandon Gien](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/dr-barndon-gien/) - Good Design Australia Design as a catalyst for environmental transformation
- [Krisandra Knight](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/krisandra-knight/) - Australian Bedding Stewardship Council Mattress stewardship interventions
- [Lucia Moon](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/lucia-moon/) - Clean Up Australia Polluter pays key to effective EPR
- [Dayne Steggles](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/dayne-steggles/) - Consumer & Global Plastics Influencer Real plastic product stewardship well overdue
- [Gayle Sloan](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/gayle-sloan/) - Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association Strong regulation across the supply chain
- [James Petesic](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/james-petesic/) - PV Industries Accelerating EPR for solar panels
- [Annie Walker](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/annie-walker/) - Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Reduce the trash and repair the treasure
- [Vaughan Levitzke](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/vaughan-levitzke/) - Circular Economy Advisory The impotence of voluntary product stewardship
- [Troy Rowe](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/troy-rowe/) - ReSource Hidden danger of embedded battery products
- [Omer Soker](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/pspective/omer-soker/) - Charitable Reuse Australia Highest and best use a priority
- [Centre Directors present at Senate Inquiry into Waste Reduction and Recycling Policies hearing](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/centre-directors-present-at-senate-inquiry-into-waste-reduction-and-recycling-policies-hearing/) - To see full transcript click here. To see the Centre’s submission click here.
- [Centre responds to Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Circular Economy Opportunities](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/centre-responds-to-productivity-commissions-inquiry-into-circular-economy-opportunities/) - The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence’s submission in response to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the Circular Economy.
- [2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission to Treasury](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/2024-25-pre-budget-submission-to-treasury/) - To see the Centre’s submission to Treasury click here.
- [Webinar – Lifecycle Thinking & Assessment and Product Stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-lifecycle-thinking-assessment-and-product-stewardship/) - Date and time: Thurs, 30 Nov 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
- [Webinar – Product Sustainability Regulation and Certification](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-product-sustainability-regulation-and-certification/) - Date and time: Thurs, 30 Nov 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
- [Webinar – Product Stewardship for Plastics in Hospital Healthcare Products](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-products-stewardship-for-plastics-in-hospital-healthcare-products/) - Date and time: Thurs, 30 Nov 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
- [Webinar – The Value and Role of Product Stewardship in Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/webinar/webinar-the-value-and-role-of-product-stewardship-in-australia/) - Video, transcript and resource from the inaugural webinar on April 27, 2021.
- [Webinar – Government Accreditation of Industry & Business-led Product Stewardship Initiatives](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/webinar/webinar-government-accreditation-of-industry-business-led-product-stewardship-initiatives/) - Video & Resource from the webinar on June 16, 2021.
- [Webinar – ACCC Authorisation for product stewardship schemes](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-accc-authorisation-for-product-stewardship-schemes/) - Video & Resource from the webinar on June 16, 2021.
- [Webinar – Governance options for product stewardship schemes](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/governance-options-for-product-stewardship-schemes/) - Video & Resource from the webinar on June 16, 2021.
- [Webinar – Local Government and Product Stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-local-government-and-product-stewardship/) - Video & bios from the March 2022 webinar.
- [Webinar – Funding Product Stewardship Initiatives](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-funding-product-stewardship-initiatives/) - Video from the May 2022 webinar.
- [Webinar - The art of logistics for product stewardship initiatives](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-the-art-of-logistics-for-product-stewardship-initiatives/) - Video and Resources from the July 2022 webinar.
- [Webinar – Stewardship of Chemicals and Hazardous Substances](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-stewardship-of-chemicals-and-hazardous-substances/) - Upcoming September 2022 webinar.
- [Webinar – Product Stewardship Regulation in Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-product-stewardship-regulation-in-australia/) - Video from the December 2022 webinar.
- [Webinar – Product stewardship effectiveness](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/webinar/product-stewardship-effectiveness/) - Webinar – Product stewardship effectiveness – 13 July 2023
- [Webinar – Business and Consumer Engagement in Product Stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/webinar/business-and-consumer-engagement-in-product-stewardship/) - Australia’s landmark study of the benefits and effectiveness of product stewardship recently released a series of reports to further understanding of how product stewardship can deliver environmental, social and economic benefits and provide businesses and government with a pathway to transition to a circular economy.
- [Webinar – Performance metrics for Product Stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/webinar/performance-metrics-for-product-stewardship/) - Australia’s landmark study of the benefits and effectiveness of product stewardship recently released a series of reports to further understanding of how product stewardship can deliver environmental, social and economic benefits and provide businesses and government with a pathway to transition to a circular economy.
- [Webinar – The Role of Repair in Product Stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-the-role-of-repair-in-product-stewardship/) - Date and time: Thurs, 30 Nov 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
- [Webinar – Applying Traceability in Product Stewardship Initiatives](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/applying-traceability-in-product-stewardship-initiatives/) - Date and time: Thurs, 30 Nov 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
- [Webinar – Packaging Stewardship | Global and Local Lessons](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-packaging-stewardship-global-and-local-lessons/) - Date and time: Thurs, 30 Nov 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
- [Webinar – PV Stewardship – How far have we progressed?](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/webinar-pv-stewardship-how-far-have-we-progressed/) - Date and time: Thurs, 30 Nov 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
- [Webinar – Avoiding Greenwashing for Product Stewardship Initiatives](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/webinar/webinar-avoiding-greenwashing-for-product-stewardship-initiatives/) - Date and time: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
- [Philips Ecoloop Program](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/case-study/phillips-ecoloop-program/) - Signify Case Study May 2023
- [Media Release: Forum focuses on how to produce and consume with reduced planetary impact](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/media-release-forum-focuses-on-how-to-produce-and-consume-with-reduced-planetary-impact/) - For the first time, leaders in product stewardship in Australia and Europe are coming together on 9 May in Sydney.
- [Media Release: November 2, 2023: Product Stewardship Excellence Awards 2023 Winners Announced](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/media-release-november-2-2023-product-stewardship-excellence-awards-2023-winners-announced/) - Consumers today are demonstrating an increasing awareness of the environmental impacts associated with the products they purchase, use, and eventually discard...
- [Media Release: June 28, 2023: Six new data reports on how product stewardship delivers environmental, social and economic benefits.](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/media-release-june-28-2023-six-new-data-reports-on-how-product-stewardship-delivers-environmental-social-and-economic-benefits/) - Australia’s landmark study of the benefits and effectiveness of product stewardship today released six new data reports...
- [drumMuster](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/case-study/drummuster-2/) - drumMuster Case Study May 2022
- [GlamCorner](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/case-study/glamcorner/) - GlamCorner Case Study May 2023
- [Media Release: Growth in Product Stewardship continues as Spyro Kalos joins the Centre of Excellence](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/media-release-growth-in-product-stewardship-continues-as-spyro-kalos-joins-the-centre-of-excellence/) - The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence is very pleased to announce that Spyro Kalos has joined the team as a senior adviser.
- [Media Release: Comprehensive online-tool will inform and improve product stewardship action in Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/media-release-comprehensive-online-tool-will-inform-and-improve-product-stewardship-action-in-australia/) - Click here to read the media release or to access the Product Stewardship Gateway.
- [Media Release: 2022 Product Stewardship Excellence Award Winners Announced](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/awards-page/media-release-2022-product-stewardship-excellence-award-winners-announced/) - The winners of the 2022 Product Stewardship Excellence Awards have been announced.
- [Critical Minerals Development Program](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/critical-minerals-development-program/) - The federal government has released guidelines for new grants under the Critical Minerals Development Program. Grants of between $1 million and $30 million are available for projects producing or planning to produce critical minerals required for low-emission technologies.
- [National Agriculture Traceability Grants Program](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/national-agriculture-traceability-grants-program/) - The federal government is inviting organisations to apply for grants to deliver services under the National Agriculture Traceability Grants Program – Sustainability Reporting Uplift Grant Round.
- [Bin Trim Networks Program](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/bin-trim-networks-program/) - Estimated Grant Amount: Between $150,000 and $500,000
- [Tyre Stewardship Australia Funding Grants](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/tyre-stewardship-australia-funding-grants/) - Tyre Stewardship Australia Funding Grants
- [The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence Annual Report 2022 now available](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/the-product-stewardship-centre-of-excellence-annual-report-2022-now-available/) - We are delighted to share the first Annual Report of the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence
- [Circular Economy Market Development Grants](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/circular-economy-market-development-grants/) - Circular Economy Market Development Grants
- [Media Release: Ministers List Release Underlines Stewardship as the Solution](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/media-release-ministers-list-release-underlines-stewardship-as-the-solution/) - The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence today welcomed the release of the Minister’s 2022-2023 product stewardship priority list.
- [Big Bag Recovery](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/big-bag-recovery/) - Agricultural plastics, Packaging, Plastics
- [EPA posts grants calendar](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/epa-posts-grants-calendar/) - EPA posts grants calendar
- [Waste Tyre Reprocessing Grant Program: Roads to Resource Recovery](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/waste-tyre-reprocessing-grant-program-roads-to-resource-recovery/) - Waste Tyre Reprocessing Grant Program: Roads to Resource Recovery
- [CSIRO looking to fund small to medium businesses](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/csiro-looking-to-fund-small-to-medium-businesses/) - CSIRO is looking to fund small to medium businesses with an annual turnover of $1.5m- $100m operating in one of the five growth sectors through their Innovation Connection program.
- [Lead-Educate-Assist-Promote (LEAP) Grants](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/lead-educate-assist-promote-leap-grants/) - Lead-Educate-Assist-Promote (LEAP) Grants
- [Assess-Implement-Monitor (AIM) Grants](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/assess-implement-monitor-aim-grants/) - Tasmanian government funding second round of the Business Resource Efficiency Program
- [Media Release: Centre of Excellence Welcomes 2030 Circularity Goal](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/media-release-centre-of-excellence-welcomes-2030-circularity-goal/) - The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence today welcomed the Environment Ministers’ announcement in its Agreed Communique to achieve a circular economy by 2030.
- [Tasmanian government funding second round of the Business Resource Efficiency Program](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/tasmanian-government-funding-second-round-of-the-business-resource-efficiency-program/) - Tasmanian government funding second round of the Business Resource Efficiency Program
- [NSW Government posts Grants and funding finder ](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/grants/nsw-government-posts-grants-and-funding-finder/) - NSW Government posts Grants and funding finder
- [Local government and product stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/local-government-and-product-stewardship/) - The centre’s next webinar on Thursday, 24 March at 3:00pm (AEDT) will explore the active and varied role in product stewardship that local councils play in the stewardship ecosystem.
- [ABC Darwin puts a spotlight on product stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/abc-darwin-puts-a-spotlight-on-product-stewardship/) - Radio Interview of centre’s Director John Gertsakis from Wednesday, 6 July 2022.
- [Vinyl Council of Australia & GECA – Vinyl Cycle label](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/vinyl-council-of-australia-geca-vinyl-cycle-label/) - Organisation: Vinyl Council of Australia & GECA – Vinyl Cycle label A standard and claims authentication process for verifying the recycled PVC, or vinyl, content of products. GECA provides third party verification of recycled vinyl content claims by manufacturers against the recycled vinyl standard for products. The standard provides a framework for manufacturers to track consistent recyclate use in manufacturing and the dual Vinyl Cycle-GECA labelling offers credibility for purchasers of recycled plastic products and recognition for manufacturers making recycled content claims. The labelling will state the claimed recycled vinyl content percentage; the minimum claim authenticated is 10% recycled vinyl. Product/Materials: PVC/vinyl products and resins Click to visit site
- [Vinyl Council of Australia – Best Practice PVC](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/vinyl-council-of-australia-best-practice-pvc/) - Organisation: Vinyl Council of Australia – Best Practice PVC Area of activity: A standard for best environmental practice for manufacturing PVC, or vinyl, products, originally developed by the Green Building Council of Australia and the Australian vinyl industry. Accreditation of products requires third party verification by accredited auditing or conformity assessment bodies of full compliance with the Best Practice PVC Guidelines, incorporating stringent criteria for raw materials, manufacturing, additives use and product end of life. Product/Materials: PVC/vinyl products and resins Click to visit site
- [Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence Awards 2021](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/awards/product-stewardship-centre-of-excellence-awards-2021/) - Winner to be announced on Friday, 10 December. 
- [Nominations show demand for more product stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/nominations-show-demand-for-more-product-stewardship/) - Interest is growing in expanding the product classes of the Minister’s Product Stewardship Priority List.
- [National Product Stewardship Scheme for Photovoltaic Systems](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/national-product-stewardship-scheme-for-photovoltaic-systems/) - The total number of solar panels at the end of their life is estimated to increase by 1700% by 2030 as the first generation of solar panels are replaced with new technologies.
- [E-products Stewardship – Beyond TVs, Computers and Mobiles](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/e-products-stewardship-beyond-tvs-computers-and-mobiles/) - Electrical and electronic products (e-products) contribute significantly to our lives, but with what challenges?
- [The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence Annual Report 2021 now available](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/product-stewardship-centre-of-excellence-annual-report/) - We are delighted to share the first Annual Report of the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence
- [Award Winners Revealed](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/award-winners-revealed/) - The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence Award 2021 winners announced.
- [Centre of Excellence Product Stewardship Awards 2021 Sponsor](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/centre-of-excellence-product-stewardship-awards-2021-sponsor-kmart/) - Kmart Australia is this year’s sponsor.
- [Webinar: Product Stewardship Accreditation](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/product-stewardship-accreditation/) - Our upcoming webinar on Wednesday 16th June at 11:00am (AEST) will explore who and how businesses should apply for accreditation, information required and benefits of becoming a government accredited product stewardship initiative. Hear from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment on the accreditation application, assessment and reporting process. As well as from industry led initiatives MobileMuster and Tyre Stewardship Australia on the value of being accredited.
- [Overcoming Free-Riders: Strategies to maximise industry participation](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/overcoming-free-riders-strategies-to-maximise-industry-participation/) - Free-riders are businesses or organisations that may benefit from a product stewardship activity without contributing to its operation.
- [Webinar: ACCC authorisation for product stewardship schemes](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/upcoming-webinar-accc-authorisation-for-product-stewardship-schemes/) - The centre’s next webinar on Friday, 3rd September at 11:00am
- [Soft Landing](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/soft-landing/) - Recycle My Mattress
- [Stewardship Schemes: Help us solve logistics, governance and free riders](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/stewardship-schemes-help-us-solve-logistics-governance-and-free-riders/) - Sussan Ley has given the solar industry until June 2022 to create and finalise a solar panel waste scheme.
- [Minister for Environment gives solar industry deadline to ‘step-up’ and address waste](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/minister-for-environment-gives-solar-industry-deadline-to-step-up-and-address-waste-2/) - Sussan Ley has given the solar industry until June 2022 to create and finalise a solar panel waste scheme.
- [Rose Read discusses accelerating product stewardship in Australia on 702 ABC Radio Sydney](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/rose-read-discusses-accelerating-product-stewardship-in-australia-on-702-abc-radio-sydney/) - June 23, 2021.
- [Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Product Stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/centre-of-excellence-to-accelerate-product-stewardship/) - The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence, launched today, aims for the wide-scale adoption of product and material stewardship principles by businesses to reduce waste generation and create positive environmental and social outcomes.
- [Previous Webinar: Role and Value of Product Stewardship](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/past-events/previous-webinar-role-and-value-of-product-stewardship/) - Our inaugural webinar introduces Product Stewardship, its value and role, and how it can be applied to help cut waste and address a range of other impacts and issues. It also introduces the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence and outline our program for 2021.
- [Accreditation of voluntary product stewardship arrangements](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/accreditation-of-voluntary-product-stewardship-arrangements/) - Developing and promoting industry-led product stewardship schemes has received a boost through the Government’s new voluntary product stewardship framework. The Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 includes several changes that will help stimulate great uptake of voluntary product stewardship initiatives in Australian.
- [Battery Stewardship Council](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-in-development/battery-stewardship-council/) - The Battery Stewardship Council was established with the primary goal of establishing a Battery Stewardship Scheme in Australia that would see a significant increase in battery collections and recycling.
- [Officeworks](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/officeworks/) - Recycling program
- [Exitcycle](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-in-development/exitcycle/) - Exitcycle
- [ALDI](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/aldi/) - ALDI
- [Plastic Stewardship Australia – Chemistry Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/plastic-stewardship-australia-chemistry-australia/) - Plastic Stewardship Australia – Chemistry Australia
- [FluoroCycle](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/fluorocycle/) - FluoroCycle
- [Kimberly-Clark](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-in-development/kimberly-clark/) - Kimberly-Clark
- [Save Our Soles Footwear Recycling Initiative](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-in-development/save-our-soles-footwear-recycling-initiative/) - Save Our Soles Footwear Recycling Initiative
- [PV System Product Stewardship Project](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-in-development/pv-system-product-stewardship-project/) - PV System Product Stewardship Project
- [Nespresso](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/nespresso/) - Nespresso
- [Container Deposit Scheme – Containers for Change (WA)](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/container-deposit-scheme-containers-for-change-wa/) - Containers for Change (WA)
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- [Container Deposit Scheme – Return and Earn (NSW)](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/container-deposit-scheme-return-and-earn-nsw/) - Return and Earn (NSW)
- [TerraCycle](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/terracycle/) - Organisation: TerraCycle Area of activity: Various programs including labelling Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [TerraCycle](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/terracycle-2/) - TerraCycle
- [Aluminium Stewardship Initiative](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/aluminium-stewardship-initiative-2/) - Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
- [drumMUSTER](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/drummuster/) - drumMUSTER
- [ChemClear](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/chemclear/) - ChemClear
- [Australian Packaging Covenant](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/australian-packaging-covenant/) - Australian Packaging Covenant
- [Paintback](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/paintback/) - Paintback
- [Cartridges 4 Planet Ark](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/cartridges-4-planet-ark/) - Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
- [PVC Stewardship Program](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/pvc-stewardship-program/) - PVC Stewardship Program
- [REDcycle](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/redcycle/) - REDcycle
- [Responsible Steel](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/responsible-steel-2/) - Responsible Steel
- [National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/national-television-and-computer-recycling-scheme/) - National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
- [Battery World](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/battery-world/) - Battery World
- [Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/tyre-product-stewardship-scheme/) - Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme
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- [Recycle for Sight Program](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/recycle-for-sight-program/) - Recycle for Sight Program (Australian arm of the global Eyeglass Recycling Program)
- [MobileMuster](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/mobilemuster/) - MobileMuster
- [Product Stewardship for Oil Scheme](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/product-stewardship-for-oil-scheme/) - Product Stewardship for Oil Scheme
- [Return Unwanted Medicines (The RUM project)](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/scheme-operational/return-unwanted-medicines-the-rum-project/) - Return Unwanted Medicines (The RUM project) (* unused or expired medicines)
- [National Product Stewardship Investment Fund Grants](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/national-product-stewardship-investment-fund-grants/) - The Australian Government is funding 15 projects with $10.5 million of grants from the National Product Stewardship Investment Fund (NPSIF).
- [Responsible Steel](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/responsible-steel/) - Organisation: Responsible Steel Area of activity: Not-for-profit organisation, Responsible Steel is the steel industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative with a mission is to maximise steel’s contribution to a sustainable society. Product/Materials: Steel Click to visit site
- [Plastics Stewardship Australia – Chemistry Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/plastics-stewardship-australia-chemistry-australia/) - Organisation: Plastics Stewardship Australia – Chemistry Australia Area of activity: Plastics Stewardship Australia is an initiative of Chemistry Australia, which represents plastics raw material producers, importers, distributors, processors and manufacturers, compounders, recyclers and research organisations. Product/Materials: Plastics Click to visit site
- [ANZPAC Plastics Pact](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/anzpac-plastics-pact/) - Organisation: ANZPAC Plastics Pact Area of activity: A platform for governments and organisations working on the transition towards a circular economy for plastic packaging. Product/Materials: Plastic packaging Click to visit site
- [Aluminium Stewardship Initiative](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/aluminium-stewardship-initiative/) - Organisation: Aluminium Stewardship Initiative Area of activity: A global non-profit standards setting and certification organisation. Brings together producers, users and stakeholders in the aluminium value chain with a commitment to maximise the contribution of aluminium to a sustainable society. Product/Materials: Aluminium Click to visit site
- [Minister’s Product List 2020-21](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/news/ministers-product-list-2020-21/) - The Australian Government is funding 15 projects with $10.5 million of grants from the National Product Stewardship Investment Fund (NPSIF).
- [Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/infrastructure-sustainability-council-of-australia/) - Organisation: Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia Area of activity: Infrastructure Sustainability Ratings Product/Materials: Infrastructure Click to visit site
- [Green Building Council of Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/green-building-council-of-australia/) - Organisation: Green Building Council of Australia Area of activity: Green Star Tools and Certification Product/Materials: Buildings/building materials Click to visit site
- [Australasian Bioplastics Association](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/australasian-bioplastics-association/) - Organisation: Australasian Bioplastics Association Area of activity: For companies or individuals wishing to have their claims of compliance with Australian Standard 4736-2006, compostable and biodegradable plastics – “Biodegradable plastics suitable for composting and other microbial treatment” and Australian Standard AS 5810-2010 Home Composting – “Biodegradable plastics suitable for home composting” verified. Product/Materials: Biplastics Click to
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- [Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/forest-stewardship-council-fsc-australia/) - Organisation: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Australia Area of activity: Not-for-profit organisation that sets standards. FSC certification tracks the wood from the forest to the shelf. Product/Materials: Wood/Timber Click to visit site
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- [APCO, Planet Ark, PREP Design](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/apco-planet-ark-prep-design/) - Organisation: APCO, Planet Ark, PREP Design Area of activity: Australasian Recycling Label Product/Materials: Packaging Click to visit site
- [Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/australasian-furnishing-research-and-development-institute/) - Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute Area of activity AFRDI Green Tick Certification Product/Materials Furnishings Click to visit site
- [EPEAT](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/epeat/) - Label/Certification: EPEAT Organisation: Global Electronics Council Area of activity: The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool is a method for purchasers to evaluate the effect of a product on the environment. It assesses various lifecycle environmental aspects of a device and ranks products as Gold, Silver or Bronze based on a set of environmental performance criteria. Product/Materials: Electronics Click to visit site
- [Ethical Clothing Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/ethical-clothing-australia/) - Ethical Clothing Australia Area of activity Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA®) is an accreditation body working collaboratively with local textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) businesses to ensure their Australian supply chains are legally compliant. Product/Materials Clothing Click to visit site
- [Carpet Institute of Australia – Environmental Certification Scheme](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/carpet-institute-of-australia-environmental-certification-scheme/) - Carpet Institute of Australia – Environmental Certification Scheme Area of activity Provides a guide to the environmental performance of carpet. As a precondition of obtaining environmental certification, carpet manufacturers must comply with the Code of Practice for Environmental Management. Product/Materials Carpets Click to visit site
- [Water Rating Label](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/water-rating-label/) - Label/Certification Water Rating Label Organisation WELS Regulator is established under the WELS Act. It is filled by the First Assistant Secretary of the Water Division in the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Area of activity Water rating label or text advice on all products regulated under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme. The label is designed to help consumers make informed choices about the water efficiency of products. Product/Materials All types Click to visit site
- [Standards Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/standards-australia-as-nzs-iso-90012016/) - Organisation: Standards Australia Area of activity: AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 Quality management systems Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Standards Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/standards-australia-iso-450012018/) - Organisation: Standards Australia Area of activity: ISO 45001:2018 specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Standards Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/standards-australia-as-nzs-iso-140012016/) - Organisation: Standards Australia Area of activity: AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016 – Environmental management systems Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Standards Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/standards-australia-as-nzs-53772013/) - Organisation: Standards Australia Area of activity: AS/NZS 5377:2013 Collection, storage, transport and treatment of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment Product/Materials: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Click to visit site
- [International Organization for Standardization](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/international-organization-for-standardization/) - Organisation: International Organization for Standardization Area of activity: ISO 14044:2006 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [International Organization for Standardization](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/international-organization-for-standardization-2/) - Organisation: International Organization for Standardization Area of activity: ISO 14025:2006 Environmental labels and declarations – Type III environmental declarations Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Institute for Market transformation to Sustainability](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/institute-for-market-transformation-to-sustainability/) - Institute for Market transformation to Sustainability Area of activity Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT) certification Product/Materials All types Click to visit site
- [Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/fair-trade-association-of-australia-and-new-zealand/) - Organisation: Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand Area of activity: Fair Trader of Australia Certificate of Endorsement Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) Australasia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/environmental-product-declarations-epd-australasia/) - Organisation: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) Australasia Area of activity: EPD Australasia registers and publishes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Climate Declarations. Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Energy Star Label](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/energy-star-label/) - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Area of activity Cradle to Cradle Certified Product/Materials All types Click to visit site
- [Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/cradle-to-cradle-products-innovation-institute/) - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Area of activity Cradle to Cradle Certified Product/Materials All types Click to visit site
- [Climate Active](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/climate-active/) - Organisation: Climate Active Area of activity: Climate Active certification is awarded to businesses and organisations that have reached carbon neutrality. Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Carbon Reduction Institute](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/carbon-reduction-institute/) - Organisation: Carbon Reduction Institute Area of activity: NoCO2 Certification Program Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [B Lab](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/b-lab/) - Organisation: B Lab Area of activity: Certified B Corporations. Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/australian-government-department-of-home-affairs/) - Organisation: Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs Area of activity: Modern Slavery Act 2018 – Modern Slavery Reporting Requirement Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [AccountAbility (a global consulting and standards firm)](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/standards/accountability-a-global-consulting-and-standards-firm/) - Organisation: AccountAbility (a global consulting and standards firm) Area of activity: AA1000 AccountAbility Stakeholder Engagement Standard (2015) – establishes a benchmark for conducting high-quality stakeholder engagement projects and programs. Product/Materials: All types Click to visit site
- [Global GreenTag](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/global-greentag/) - Global GreenTag Area of activity Global GreenTag is an Australian and USA Regulator (ACCC or the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and US Patents and Trademarks Office respectively) approved Certification Mark and ISO 14024 Type 1 (Third Party) Ecolabel that provides the required evidence for products seeking engagement in green building rating tools and for manufacturers wanting to differentiate their products. Product/Materials All types Visit site here
- [Good Environmental Choice Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/labels-and-certifications/good-environmental-choice-australia/) - Good Environmental Choice Australia Area of activity The GECA ecolabel is an independent ‘tick’ that shows a product is better for the environment, has a lower impact on human health and has been ethically made. Product/Materials All types Visit site here

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- [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Authorisation – February 2022](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/australian-competition-and-consumer-commission-authorisation-february-2022/) - In this practice note, we provide an overview of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) authorisation and its relevance to product stewardship schemes. Authorisation can be an important tool in the development and implementation of industry-led, product stewardship schemes.
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- [The Potential of Leasing as a Product Stewardship Strategy](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/the-potential-of-leasing-as-a-product-stewardship-strategy/) - Leasing is a common business practice whereby consumers acquire the use of an asset from a lessor for a period of time in exchange for a regular lease payment. However, the contribution of leasing to an overall product stewardship strategy is often overlooked. Drawing on examples from different sectors, in this practice note, we explore
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- [Sustainability and the Waste Hierarchy – July 2024](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/sustainability-and-the-waste-hierarchy-july-2024/) - This White Paper presents discussion on the waste management hierarchy and its relationship to sustainability.
- [The value, role & relevance of product stewardship for SMEs – August 2023](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/the-value-role-relevance-of-product-stewardship-for-smes-august-2023/) - All levels of government and other large entities hold significant market power, and their procurement practices can shape markets to help deliver improved environmental outcomes. Large entities that understand and acknowledge this power can use it to create positive market impacts in line with broader goals, including management of the waste challenge, circular economy transition,
- [Data and Reporting Guidelines for Product Stewardship Schemes](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/data-and-reporting-guidelines-for-product-stewardship-schemes/) - This practice note discusses the status of data and reporting practices and highlights specific opportunities to improve the consistency and quality of data, reporting and disclosure. It provides a user-friendly template defining ‘core data requirements’ for product stewardship schemes. The template is intended to support an uplift in the quality of data collected and reported;
- [Circular economy and product stewardship: Connections and actions](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/circular-economy-and-product-stewardship-connections-and-actions/) - A circular economy presents a system-wide solution that encourages a rethink of the way we design, manufacture, use and manage products and materials, across the entire lifecycle, including at the end of life. Reducing resource use, increasing resource efficiency, eliminating unsafe chemicals, and enabling circular material flows are at the core of a circular economy.
- [FORUM 2024 PRESENTATION 1: Morning Session](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/forum-2024-presentation-1-morning-session/)
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- [Investing in Intelligent Regulation: The economic benefits to government of product stewardship regulation](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/investing-in-intelligent-regulation-the-economic-benefits-to-government-of-product-stewardship-regulation/) - This whitepaper outlines why regulated product stewardship has strong economic advantages over voluntary approaches and allocating government funding, which is becoming increasingly difficult in the current budgetary environment.
- [The Value and Role of Product Stewardship in Australia](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/the-value-and-role-of-product-stewardship-in-australia/) - Payment allows access to webinar video and accompanying resources.
- [Overcoming Free-Riders: Strategies to maximise industry participation – September 2021 ](https://stewardshipexcellence.com.au/product/overcoming-free-riders-strategies-to-maximise-industry-participation-september-2021/) - The purpose of this whitepaper is to identify strategies for addressing freeriders and consider applicability for the Australian context. Free-riders are businesses or organisations that may benefit from a product stewardship activity without contributing to its implementation or operation.

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