Victoria’s plan for a circular economy

For a sustainable and thriving future

Our circular economy plan, Recycling Victoria: A new economy, steps out the systemic change that’s needed to cut waste and boost recycling and reuse of our precious resources. This is our plan for a cleaner, greener Victoria with less waste and pollution, more jobs and a sustainable and thriving circular economy.

Key actions in our plan:

a new four-stream waste and recycling system for all households across the state for better and more recycling and less waste
a cash for cans scheme that rewards return of used drink cans, cartons and bottles for recycling, and reduces litter
a stronger waste and recycling industry with new infrastructure and innovative waste management solutions for better and more recycling and reuse, and less waste
new recycling laws and governance to support best practice waste management, resource use and recycling
a statewide ban of single-use plastics and promotion of reusable items that reduce waste and pollution for a cleaner and healthier environment.

What are the benefits?

This systemic change will:

increase the quality and volume of recycling and reuse of our precious resources
reduce waste, landfill and litter
reduce emissions and contribute to Victoria’s net-zero emissions by 2050
create new jobs
build a sustainable and thriving circular economy for a cleaner, greener Victoria.

For opportunities to provide input to this work, visit ‘Building Victoria’s Circular Economy’ on Engage Victoria.