Reloop pursues a range of solutions for packaging waste throughout the Pacific.
This includes regulated product stewardship schemes for packaging waste in Australia, deposit return schemes for drink packaging in Australia, New Zealand and into Asia, and packaging reuse models.
We work closely with similarly active and aligned NGOs, as well as partnering with waste and resource recovery organisations throughout the region, as well as progressive businesses.
Rob Kelman
Director, Reloop Pacific
About RobRob has worked across waste and resource recovery initiatives with NGOs and business over the past 15 years. He has also supported businesses across a range of sectors, including forestry, resources and banking, to focus on their sustainability pursuits. In addition to pursuing solutions for plastics, packaging and the circular economy, Rob is also Executive Officer of the Australian Tyre Recyclers Association.
Reloop Pacific news
Robert Kelman examines the future of glass packaging in New Zealand and the policy changes needed to support a more circular economy.
Beverage, retail and recycling companies, community groups and local government in New Zealand are among those calling for a Container Deposit Scheme.
Reloop Pacific resources
The future of glass packaging in Aotearoa New Zealand
This Reloop policy briefing explores deposit return, EPR, recycling and reuse opportunities.
Policy Development for a Container Return Scheme in New Zealand – Situation Analysis
The document describes the policy process to date in New Zealand for the implementation of a Container Return Scheme.
Packaging Regulation in Australia – Situation Analysis
This document summarises evolving policy settings that affect the advancement of packaging recovery and processing in Australia.
Letter to Environment Ministers on improving Australia’s Container Deposit Schemes
Joint letter with to Australian state and territory environment ministers proposing an increased refund for Australia’s Container Deposit Schemes (CDS)
Joint letter to New Zealand Goverment on Container Return Scheme (CRS)
Reloop and a broad coalition of organisations are urging the New Zealand Government to implement a Container Return Scheme (CRS) to tackle single-use beverage container waste.
Submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry
Reloop’s submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry outlines how doubling the refund value and expanding access to collection points could help the state reach its 85% recycling target.
Soft Plastics Scheme: The basis of true EPR?
Article written for Inside Waste, July 2023, Robert Kelman.
Producer Responsibility Scheme on Plastic Beverage Containers and Cartons
Reloop’s input to the Hong Kong Government regarding the Producer Responsibility Scheme on Plastic Beverage Containers (PPRS), including recommendations on specific issues.
EPR webinar series
Webinar Series: Packaging EPR Schemes: Lessons from Europe (Sweden)
Webinar offering invaluable insights into Sweden’s pioneering Extended Producer Responsibility scheme.
Webinar Series: Packaging EPR Schemes: Lessons from Europe (Romania and Poland)
Webinar on approaches adopted by Romania and Poland in meeting EU requirements, including EPR scheme responsibilities and governance.
Webinar Series: Packaging EPR Schemes: Lessons from Europe (France)
Webinar discussing developments in managing packaging in Europe, and what we can learn from them in the lead up to public consultation on packaging reforms in Australia.
Reloop Pacific podcasts
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