Nearly half of global emissions come from the production, consumption and disposal of products and materials. Australia could reduce carbon emissions by 165 million tonnes a year by 2040 by transitioning to a circular economy – that’s more than 50 times the carbon footprint of yearly food waste produced by NSW.

NSW is transitioning to a circular economy over the next 20 years. We are revolutionising how we buy, use and reuse materials. Together, we will reduce waste and reuse as much as possible, to get the most from our resources and reach net zero.