Company Research Report: Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR)

Company Overview

Name, Mission of the Company

Name: Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR)

Mission: To provide a peak national forum to foster the necessary structural and cultural changes within our membership to enable the waste management industry to respond to the demands for integrated resource management services.

When Was the Company Founded and By Whom

Founded: 1991

By Whom: No information is available

Key People in the Company

CEO: Gayle Sloan

Director - Waste and Management Services: Geoffrey Webster

Group Manager - Policy: Tiana Nairn FGLF

Where is the Company Headquartered

Headquarters: 57 St Johns Road, Glebe, New South Wales 2037, Australia

Number of Employees

Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees

Revenue of the Company

No information is available

What is the Company Known For

WMRR is the peak body for all stakeholders in the waste and resource recovery industry. It facilitates sustainable waste and resource management across Australia through leadership, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. WMRR advocates for the industry, provides member services, high-value information, learning, training, and industry development programs.

Products

What Products Do They Offer

1. Networking and Events

Description: WMRR holds educational and networking events across Australia including conferences, seminars, and industry gatherings.

Key Features: Opportunities to network, access to the latest industry information and trends, and participation in high-profile forums.

2. Advocacy & Policy Services

Description: WMRR provides policy and advocacy services to support and inform its members.

Key Features: Engagement with government agencies, participation in policy forums and roundtables, member-only briefings, and media engagement to lift the industry profile.

3. Membership Services

Description: WMRR offers various membership categories with benefits like networking opportunities, discounts on events, access to industry news, and participation in working groups.

Key Features: Corporate/Government membership, Individual Membership, and Student Membership.

Recent Developments

Recent Developments in the Company

October 2024: The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) calls for the Federal Government to expand and fast-track the PFAS ban.

October 2024: Introduction of the Australian Resource Recovery Awards as part of the inaugural Australian Resource Recovery Conference.

New Products Launched

Australian Resource Recovery Conference: Scheduled for 16-17 October 2024.

Australian Resource Recovery Awards: Launched to acknowledge and celebrate contributions in driving resource recovery in Australia.

New Features Added to Existing Products

Policy and Advocacy Services: Expanded calls for regulatory harmonization and consistent policy frameworks to grow the resource recovery industry.

Networking Events: Added new sessions and keynote panels to the upcoming conference, focusing on policy, planning, infrastructure, and innovation.