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| BRBA E-newsletter April 2009 |
| 22 Apr 2009 |
As broader sustainability concerns, including recycling and recycled content, are now ingrained in the business practice of many companies across many industries, the Board of Buy Recycled Business Alliance has initiated a process to wind up the organisation.
This decision is the culmination of nine very productive years for the BRBA, which has succeeded in promoting and developing sustainable markets for recycled content products and materials.
Its achievements include providing a platform for development of partnerships between members which has facilitated practical take-up of RCPs, relationship development with Government and environmental stakeholders and the development of a number of “buy recycled” tools and resources including the development of a Recycled Product Directory a first of its kind in Australia and a lasting legacy of the Alliance.
The Board has initiated a comprehensive process to wind up the organisation; this process is expected to be completed within the coming months.
Many thanks for your support over the years.
If required, the contact details for the liquidators are:
Ferguson's
Attention: Craig Hannam
PO Box 120
Rundle Mall SA 5000
channam@fergusons.com.au
Kind Regards
The Buy Recycled Business Alliance |
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| BRBA launches National Recycled Product Directory |
| 29 Apr 2008 |
| The Buy Recycled Business Alliance (BRBA) is launching Australia’s first National Recycled Product Directory. The directory currently lists 480 products available around Australia, with the number of products listed expected to increase substantially after its launch in April. |
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| BRBA reveals new online database in release of three-year Business Plan |
| 1 Dec 2006 |
The Buy Recycled Business Alliance (BRBA) has just released a three-year Business Plan for 2006-09 outlining key actions and objectives for the organisation. The Plan also outlines the development of a national online database of recycled content products (RCPs) for businesses. |
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| Fuji Xerox Australia closes the loop on recycling |
| 13 Nov 2006 |
| Fuji Xerox Australia, producer of digital print and colour equipment, contributes to reducing climate change by closing the loop on recycling through its association with the Buy Recycled Business Alliance. |
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| VISY signs licensing and technology agreement. |
| 18 Oct 2006 |
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA-VISY, one of the world's largest privately owned packaging and recycling companies, has entered into an official licensing and technology agreement with Graham Packaging Company, LLP, a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of technology-based, customized blow-moulded plastic containers.
The broad-based license and technology agreement will provide VISY with access to the world’s-best plastics packaging technology, design and manufacture. |
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| SULO MGB Australia buys Rabbit Plastics |
| 18 Jul 2006 |
On Tuesday July 18, BRBA Member, SULO MGB Australia, announced the purchase of the small family owned business situated on the mid North Coast of NSW at Kempsey; Rabbit Plastics.
The heart of the business still lies in the supply of commercial waste bin lids and is distinguished by the enduring relationships Rabbit has held with their customers. It is for this very reason that SULO made the decision to incorporate Rabbit into the family. |
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| Discovering the value of supply chain corporate social integrity |
| 5 Jun 2006 |
More and more companies are discovering the value of corporate social responsibility in the marketplace as they evaluate the integrity of their suppliers.
Grant Harrod is CEO of Corporate Express, Australia's leading supplier of office products and business supplies. The company is listed among the 44 socially-responsible companies in Australia on the Socially Responsible Rating Index.
"One of our key goals is to offer businesses a risk free partnership by being socially responsible. Our sustainable and ethical behaviour is important to them," Harrod said.
"The paper we source is a good example. It's used daily in offices around Australia, but how many people really think about its source? We did and we are proud to be working with Australian Paper knowing they produce products of the highest quality and social environmental credentials," he said.
RepuTex listed Corporate Express as an 'A-rated' company in its latest Social Responsibility Investment (SRI) Index.
Corporate Express moved their paper supply from an offshore source to supplier Australian Paper who upholds the same ethical standards.
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| Over 2 million print cartridges recycled by Australian businesses since 2000 |
| 5 Jun 2006 |
Australians use over 3 million print cartridges each year and the majority end up in landfill. But Cartridge Rescue, one of the largest recyclers of print cartridges in the Southern Hemisphere is spearheading a campaign to stop this disastrous environmental trend.
Corporate Express, Australia's leading supplier of office products and business supplies, is one company which is acutely aware of its environmental responsibilities.
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| 74% of organisations are buying Recycled Content Products* |
| 3 May 2005 |
The Buy Recycled Business Alliance (BRBA), a leading pro-sustainability industry coalition, has released a report on stakeholder perceptions.
The research focused on what BRBA strategies will best achieve more traction for “buy recycled” amongst members, potential members and other stakeholders. The BRBA engaged Link Alliance (a group project developed by marketing students from St George TAFE) to carry out the market research and then prepare a detailed Marketing Plan based on the research findings.
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| Signode Joins BRBA as Foundation Member |
| 18 Jun 2004 |
Signode, an industry leader in protective packaging systems and part of the large ITW group of companies, has become a Foundation Member. |
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