Victoria's plan for a circular economy

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.

The Victorian Government's circular economy policy and plan, Recycling Victoria: a new economy