Resources

The Centre has introduced a nominal fee to access some of our resources. As a not-for-profit charity, the change helps us to continue to provide high quality content and support our mission. However, our partners and supporters will still enjoy free access to our webinar series and content. If you’re interested in becoming a partner or supporter of the Centre and enjoy these benefits and more, view our prospectus or reach out to us via our contact page. Thank you for your continued support.

White Papers

Investing in Intelligent Regulation: The economic benefits to government of product stewardship regulation (FREE)

Sustainability and the Waste Hierarchy – July 2024 ($55.00)

Global scan of packaging stewardship schemes: Lessons for Australia – April 2024 ($55.00)

Product stewardship and chemicals of concern: Challenges and strategies – September 2022 ($55.00)

Overcoming Free-Riders: Strategies to maximise industry participation – September 2021 ($55.00)

Addressing the Barriers: A needs assessment of product stewardship in Australia – July 2021 (FREE)

Practice Notes

Data and Reporting Guidelines for Product Stewardship Schemes – July 2024 ($35.00)

The Circular Economy and Product Stewardship – July 2024 ($35.00)

Strategic Design and Product Stewardship – May 2024 ($35.00)

Checklist for Pilot Projects – February 2024 ($35.00)

A guide for SMEs: Winning Commonwealth Government business through Product Stewardship – August 2023 ($35.00)

The Value & Relevance of Product Stewardship for SMEs – August 2023 ($35.00)

Governance of product stewardship schemes: Guidelines and templates – August 2023 ($35.00)

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Authorisation – February 2022 ($35.00)

The Potential of Leasing as a Product Stewardship Strategy – August-2021 ($35.00)

Case Studies

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Benefits & Effectiveness of Product Stewardship

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All data compiled for product stewardship initiatives and publicly reported environmental, social, and economic performance indicators is available on the Product Stewardship Gateway – gateway.stewardshipexcellence.com.au

Submissions

Draft Queensland new Waste Strategy 2025-2030 – June 25

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Circular Economy – Nov 24

National Project on Options for End-of-Life Tyres – Oct 24

Transcript Senate Inquiry Waste Reduction and Recycling Policies – Sept 24 

Senate Inquiry Waste Reduction and Recycling Policies – Apr 24

2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission to Treasury – Jan 24

Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence Submission to CEMAG – Apr 23

The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence is an independent, not for profit charity, that seeks to reduce waste generation and create positive environmental and social outcomes through sustainable design, resource conservation, reuse, repair, and recycling. The Centre helps businesses, industries, and product stewardship organisations to adopt a strong lifecycle approach to deliver their ESG and circular economy objectives. We also provide independent advice on product stewardship priorities to the Australian government.

Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence Limited  |  PO Box 7052  |   Berrima NSW 2577

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