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AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVEWho we are and what we do
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
OUR MEMBERS
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
ABRI VISION IS TO FACILITATE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
ABRI is the first point of call for information on battery stewardship & recycling
Providing research,
advocacy, education,
stakeholder engagement &
leadership in the battery
knowledge base
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
COLLECTION RATE IN AUSTRALIA IS ONE OF THE LOWEST IN THE WORLD
(Lewis, H, 2016)
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
BATTERIES ARE A RAPIDLY EXPANDING WASTE STREAM
By 2036 we will be wasting 136,000 tonnes of handheld batteries annually
136,000 tonnes is about the weight of the opera house
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
ABRI and our members are leading the way
By creating sustainable battery stewardship solutionsfor all battery chemistries
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Our objectives
Sustain & expand
ABRI’s membership
& revenue base
Facilitate national
stewardship &
circular economy
Influence effective
& harmonized
government policy
Promote battery
stewardship
solutions
Foster best practice
in Australia &
internationally
Secretariat
governance &
operations
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Leading the knowledge base
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Leading the knowledge base
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Submissions to government review and initiatives
Summary Papers for the
upcoming Transport of Dangerous
Goods Sub-Committee
National Transport Commission
Legal Framework for Implementation
Of the ADG
National Inquiry into Waste and
Recycling Industries
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Submissions to government review and initiatives
Submission on changes to
Packing Instruction of Used
Lead Acid Batteries
NSW Draft
Circular Economy Policy Victorian Landfill Ban
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Support members on current issues
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
International reach
ABRI Is represented on the
Steering Committee of the
International Congress on Battery
Recycling: gaining access to
international best practice and
networks
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SHARING RESOURCES
▪ Public website▪ About batteries
▪ Battery safety
▪ Promotion of members
▪ Members area▪ National, state / territory
resources
▪ Industry reports
▪ member services
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Showcasing member capabilities
Our value is in
our membership
Members are
invited to create
Member Profiles
to showcase their
expertise & services
Available for download at
the ABRI website
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Promote battery stewardship solutions
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: Monthly newsletters
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Promote battery stewardship solutions
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: Monthly member bulletins
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Support for battery stewardship
ABRI plays a leadership role in the
Battery stewardship Council and the design
of the proposed battery
stewardship scheme
ABRI conducts trials and facilitates research to
understand the market and the on the ground
realities for increasing collection rates
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Networking event and annual strategic planning▪ Get your issues on the
agenda
▪ Learn more about the industry
▪ Make contacts with industry peers who can improve management of your organisations battery supply chain
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Members have said they find value in membership because ABRI provides
An industry wide perspective on key issues
Advocacy for harmonised
government policy & infrastructure development
Access to the latest industry
developments, research & market knowledge
Visibility for members
as a battery stewards
Opportunities to
collaborate, network
& share expertise
Access to
best practice guidancefor battery handling
Awareness of international
best practice and initiativesCentralised voice for battery
stewardship and industry
issues
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HOW CAN ABRI ADD VALUE?
Access to
diverse
membership
perspectives
across the
supply chain Applied
research &
knowledge of
best practices
On the
ground
experience
in all states
Conduit
between
government to
industry
Strong
international
network
Source of
market intel
Opportunities
to
collaborate,
network &
share
expertise
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Join us today!
www.batteryrecycling.org.au
About ABRI 190604
AUSTRALIAN BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Use of this presentation
▪ ABRI members are encouraged to use this presentation to promote ABRI and educate the broader community about battery issues and solutions
▪ ABRI does not endorse the activities or services of our members ▪ This presentation is not to be used to suggest we do endorse the activities or services of
any member
▪ This presentation (in full or in part) is intended for use by ABRI and its members▪ Any changes to the above slides are required to be approved in writing by the ABRI
secretariat in advance
▪ Please let ABRI know if you use this presentation so that we can assess its value to members and ensure it is used in an appropriate manner
For further informationinfo@batteryrecycling.org.au
About ABRI 190616