Australia needs to start recycling and reusing its own waste, says industry struggling under China's ban

The waste industry has reached crisis point several months into the Chinese waste ban, and stakeholders want immediate action.

About 30 per cent of Australia's recyclable waste is exported to China.

The industry is calling for assistance to help it transition to a so-called 'circular economy' where waste would be collected, processed and then reused to make new products here in Australia.

Recyclers say if we do not do it recycling rates will drop, causing serious environmental harm as more waste gets dumped in landfill.

Read the ABC News story by Phillip Lasker and Jenya Goloubeva - “Australia needs to start recycling and reusing its own waste, says industry struggling under China's ban.”