By It’s an unfortunate reality, but the Resource Recovery Sector in Australia has come to an important crossroads. Not only is there a lack of people doing the right thing – meaning that an increasing amount of recyclable material is ending up in landfill – but it’s very expensive to process the recyclables that are disposed of correctly. With more than half of our waste previously being exported to China for processing to cut costs, their ‘National Sword’ policy (which banned waste material from being imported into China) has been a real blow to our recycling efforts. But Abdullah Kassim and Neptune Recyclers hope to change this.
A qualified professional with a Masters Degree in International Business and Management, Abdullah brings more than 12 years experience to the table working in the highly dynamic resource recovery, waste management and circular economy sectors. As the Managing Director of Neptune Recyclers, his commitment to helping businesses understand their role in the Global Circular Economy and dispose of their recyclables without harming the environment is second to none.
But what is the Circular Economy? It refers to a production and consumption model that ensures sustainable growth over time. It allows us to drive the optimisation of our resources, reduce consumption of raw materials, and recover waste (either by recycling or by giving it a second life as something new). Think reduce, reuse, recycle. The Circular Economy encourages the product life cycle to be extended, as well as for waste to be used more efficiently and for the establishment of a sustainable production model over time.
Known as Sri Lanka’s foremost resource recovery and recycling company, Neptune Recyclers place a special emphasis on paper and fabric recovery. In fact, every metric tonne of paper or fabric that they process is guaranteed to re-enter the Global Economy (unlike other recycling companies, where there is still a risk it will end up in waste streams). This sort of dedication and focus on making a difference is what sets Neptune Recyclers apart and positions them as a real leader in the sector.
Not convinced it’s making a difference? Over the last 10 years, Neptune Recyclers have recovered and processed around 3500 metric tonnes of pre-consumer fabric for recycling, and 650,000 metric tonnes of paper waste, which has then re-entered the economy. This translates to around AUD$120 million dollars in value for the Circular Economy. We’re not talking small amounts here!
Neptune Recyclers have been working with companies all around Sri Lanka and are in talks with Australian companies to bring their recycling technology to this side of the world. Their client portfolio consists of small/medium enterprises through to major corporations (from commercial banks and listed entities to government organisations). This goes to show that sustainability in business is something that everyone should be concerned with, not just the big guys.
If you’re interested in transforming your company’s waste into value, there has never been a better time to get in touch with Abdullah Kassim and the Neptune Recyclers team. Check out their website today, where you can learn more about your businesses’ place in the Circular Economy as well as submit an enquiry into their recycling services.
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