Circular Economy

Recycled content targets: the government opportunity in compost

Recycled content targets: the government opportunity in compost

Government procurement is a powerful lever. As recycled-content targets rise and kerbside FOGO collection expands toward the 2030 goal, agencies that specify compost in works such as roadside rehabilitation help build a durable market for recycled organics.

From policy to roadside

A case study in roadside rehabilitation showed how awareness and uptake of compost can increase when agencies lead by example, pairing clear specifications with real demonstration sites. The result is less material to landfill and more carbon returned to the soil.

Listen to How compost can help government agencies meet recycled content targets.

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Tomas Hillier · Circular Economy Analyst

Tomas covers waste policy, FOGO collection and recycled-content markets, with a focus on how councils and agencies can close the organics loop.

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