Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia (SPSA), the industry led not-for-profit organisation proposing a national soft plastics recycling scheme, has started the search for members of its Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC).
SPSA's proposed scheme is currently lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), awaiting authorisation. It is envisaged that the SAC will play a key role in achieving SPSA’s mission to create a sustainable circular economy for soft plastics by uniting industry, government, and community leaders.
SPSA says the SAC will provide strategic oversight and share invaluable insights on collection methods, policy, market development, and operational efficiency.
“With the industry now rallying behind SPSA, we are excited to invite leading voices from across sectors – government, environmental groups, recyclers, brand owners, retailers, and academia – to join our Stakeholder Advisory Council,” said Barry Cosier, co-CEO of SPSA.
“SAC members will have the opportunity to influence the development and rollout of the scheme, which is designed to capture significant economic value, create jobs, and reduce soft plastics lost to landfill.”
Paul Klymenko, co-founder and chief sustainability advisor of Planet Ark, said the SAC would be formed from applicants representing a broad range of expertise and industries.
“We’re looking for individuals with experience in community groups, recycling, circular economies, FMCG, academia, and the environment who are passionate about sustainability,” said Paul Klymenko, CEO of Planet Ark.
“Members of the SAC will play a vital role in the future of sustainability in Australia. Planet Ark is managing the recruitment of the SAC on behalf of SPSA to maintain independence and strict adherence to the selection criteria.”
(Learn more about Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia’s stakeholder advisory council and submit your application here.)
