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South Australia’s recycling industry to be bolstered by up to $45 million
South Australia’s “circular economy” of recycled waste is set to receive a $45 million infrastructure injection following a joint announcement by the Federal and State governments today.
Key points:
- Industry must commit $15 million to receive $30 million in joint funding
- Governments are focussed on technologies that make recycling more energy and cost efficient
- South Australia presently diverts 83.8 per cent of generated waste away from landfill
SA Environment Minister David Speirs said both governments would each contribute $15 million towards expanding the state’s recycling infrastructure, with industry expected to provide an additional $15 million.
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