Media Alert
29 September, 2009
Vic jobs boom in recycling on offer if the price is right
A $900 million jobs and economic boom is on offer in the recycling industry if the Victorian
government sends a price signal making recycling rather than landfill more attractive, a forum in
Melbourne tomorrow will be told.
Participants at the National Recycling Initiative Forum, involving some of Australia’s largest
recycling companies and environment groups, will also learn that Victoria has lost its position as
a leading recycling state.
When?
Wednesday, 30 September
9am
Where?
60L Building
60 Leicester St, Carlton
Who?
Dave West, The Boomerang Alliance
Fraser Brindley, Environment Victoria
Jeff Angel, Total Environment Centre
The Boomerang Alliance involves local government and environment groups from across
Australia and has generated the National Recycling Initiative in conjunction with leading
recycling companies to boost Australia’s recycling industry and deliver greater environmental
benefits.
Further information:
Dave West, Boomerang Alliance, 0404 093 718
Fraser Brindley, Environment Victoria, 0417 557 477
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