Australia is reshaping its economy with a strong commitment to circularity, shifting from linear models of “take, make, dispose” toward resource regeneration, product stewardship, and systemic innovation.
With national strategies in place and deep sectoral engagement, the country is turning waste into opportunity—boosting resilience, local manufacturing, and sustainability outcomes.
Key signs of circular maturity in Australia:
- National Circular Economy Framework integrated with climate and innovation strategies
- Expansion of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes across sectors
- Scaling of waste-to-value industries in plastics, textiles, organics, and e-waste
- Growth of repair, reuse, and refill business models in retail and consumer goods
- Investments in circular infrastructure and local remanufacturing hubs
- Circular economy principles embedded in state-level policies and procurement guidelines
Australia’s approach is multi-level: driven by government policy, activated by industry, and supported by local communities, research institutions, and indigenous knowledge systems.
At CEI, we support this advancement through:
Circular policy benchmarking
Sector-specific diagnostics and KPIs
Innovation-enabling frameworks
Training programs and strategy support
How can circularity power Australia’s green competitiveness and resilience?
The potential is vast—and the journey is accelerating.