Circular Economy
3 November 2023
Jess profiled by Inside Waste
I feel like we’re really racing against the climate change clock
Circular Economy
13 September 2023
Bec’s journey to the waste sector
We all have a story about how we got into the Waste Industry. Rebecca Larkin's has been featured in Inside Waste and is worth a read.
EfW
15 June 2022
Sydney facing looming waste crisis
Sydney has three options to avoid a looming waste crisis – boost recycling by increasing the waste levy to $200, build new landfills, or allow more energy recovery projects, says Mike Ritchie of MRA Consulting Group.
Circular Economy
8 June 2022
Letter to Local Government- Climate Change and Local Government
I am glad that Local Government has levers that can reduce emissions and slow climate change.
Compost
3 December 2021
Virginia discusses compost at Soils For Life podcast
MRA's Virginia Brunton took part in the second Soils for Life podcast episode on compost, sharing farmer experiences and policy opportunities.
In the Media
26 August 2021
Investors flocking to waste sector
The waste industry has what the carbon sector doesn't – a target widely viewed as ambitious, as well as a substantial price to spur waste abatement – and that has prompted a huge increase in investor interest, says MRA Consulting Group.
Circular Economy
1 March 2021
Open letter to Australia’s Mayors – Why waste matters to your carbon footprint
The single biggest greenhouse gas emissions decision you will make as Mayor, is “Are we still sending organic waste to landfill?”
EfW
6 October 2020
Mike Ritchie speaks to Kevin Warner about waste and EfW in Australia
MRA’s Mike Ritchie was interviewed by Kevin Warner on waste in Australia, the current landscape for energy from waste and what the road ahead looks like.
In the Media
20 November 2019
Mike Ritchie at Ideas 2170 – “What a load of rubbish: Tackling Waste in Western Sydney”
MRA's Mike Ritchie was invited to join the Ideas 2170 panel run by Liverpool City Council and Western Sydney University at WSU’s CBD campus on 19 November 2019.
Mike and the panel discussed key waste streams and options for improving waste management outcomes for local councils.
Conference
31 July 2019
Mike Ritchie speaks to IPWA on how the waste sector can realise its full economic potential
MRA’s Mike Ritchie was interviewed by IPWEA ahead of the International Public Works Conference in August on a range of waste issues including innovations and the action needed to unite all levels of government on targets to give the waste stream its appropriate economic potential.
In the Media
15 May 2019
Mike Ritchie speaks to Footprint News on ‘chain of responsibility’ provisions in Council recycling tenders
MRA’s Mike Ritchie was interviewed by Footprint news on the "chain of responsibility" clauses that Australian councils have started adding to their tender documents for recycling services.
Climate Change
13 May 2019
Mike Ritchie speaks to Waste Management Review on the climate change impact of waste
MRA’s Mike Ritchie was featured on the cover of Waste Management Review having been interviewed on the waste sector’s contribution to national emissions and its role in meeting Australia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement.
