NSW Circular engaged ISF to develop a high-level economic and environmental analysis of the the opportunity to accept and process organic waste (such as food waste or fats, oil and greases) at the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRE). The centre, which is currently in construction, will service the growing Western Parkland City and the new Western Sydney International Airport.
Processing organic waste from residential and commercial sectors would generate energy and nutrients, it would stimulate the economy and create jobs, and would reduce the carbon footprint of organic waste.
The results of this study were presented by Sydney Water Managing Director Roch Cheroux at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia's event 'Why a circular economy makes good cents?' on 7 April 2022.
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
Unlocking the value of food waste A case study of co-digestion in the Western Parkland City (2022) (Full Report)
Unlocking the value of food waste (2022) (Executive Summary)
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Year
- 2022
Location
- Sydney
Client
- NSW Circular
Partner
- Sydney Water
