AORA would like to acknowledge the following organisations for their support of the 2025 Annual Conference:

NSW Environment Protection Authority

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) takes an environmental stewardship approach to being the regulator of NSW’s environment.  It is responsible for caring, protecting and nurturing the environment for generations of today and tomorrow to enjoy.   

The NSW Government has committed to net zero emissions from organics waste in landfill by 2030 and allocated $81.3 million to support a transition to mandatory food organics and garden organics (FOGO) source separation from households and certain businesses, starting in July 2026. 

The program of support includes funding for community education, contamination management, food rescue, new collection services, processing infrastructure and strong end markets for the recycled product.  

It is through meaningful engagement and teamwork that the NSW EPA will get the best outcomes for the environment and in doing so we can achieve our mission to protect tomorrow together.  Supporting the Australian Organics Recycling industry to produce a high-quality recycled product is key to the successful rollout of FOGO in NSW. 

SKALA Environmental

SKALA Environmental excels in the organics & recycling sectors with over a decade of experience. Skala provide equipment, design, construction, technical support, and project management, representing world-class OEMs like Eggersmann, and serving Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific with a commitment to long-term customer support.

Hitachi

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty. Ltd. (HCA) is a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Japan) established in 1949. A leading global manufacturer of Hitachi branded mining and construction equipment.

HCA is the exclusive distributor of Hitachi and Bell products in Australia. Committed to delivering machinery sales and support to Australian customers across the mining, construction, quarry, material handling and waste & recycling industries through a network of wholly-owned national branch network across Australia.

As part of an extensive global network; HCA is in a strong position to meet customer needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

STEINERT Australia

STEINERT work with customers to achieve their sustainable solution goals in the removal of foreign contaminants from organic waste. Discover the latest in STEINERT’s NIR sensor sorting technology, powerful Eddy Current Separation systems and Overhead Suspension Magnets – that improve the quality of the end-product, deliver financial benefits and help to preserve natural resources.

Pacific Materials Handling

Pacific Materials Handling is a leading provider of specialised equipment for the organics recycling industry across Australia and New Zealand. With over 30 years of experience, we offer innovative solutions for waste processing, composting, and material handling. Our trusted brands and expert support help businesses maximise efficiency and sustainability.

Bettergrow

Bettergrow is an Australian leader in the recovery and re-manufacture of organic residuals, waste and by-products, extracting maximum value from materials otherwise destined for landfill, transforming them into quality composts, fertilisers and bespoke soil rehabilitation products for resale.

Pure Environmental

Pure Environmental is a forward-thinking leader in the resource recovery sector, driven by a passion for innovation and sustainability. With a strong focus on empowering the next generation of professionals, we invest in emerging talent through initiatives like the AORA 2025 Annual Scholarship and our cutting-edge graduate program. Our collaborative culture promotes creativity, trust, and continuous growth, encouraging our team to think outside the box to solve the industry’s most challenging problems. We’re shaping the future of the industry, one talented professional at a time.

City of Newcastle

City of Newcastle is the second largest LGA outside Greater Sydney with a population of 175,000. It is committed to creating a smart, liveable and sustainable global city that fosters innovation, investment and job creation. The City manages a huge network of facilities and infrastructure including the regionally significant Summerhill Waste Management Centre with its landfill capacity exceeding 50 years.

SOILCO

SOILCO is a family-founded business with 50 years’ experience in organics recycling. SOILCO specialises in the design, build and operation of innovative organics recycling facilities. SOILCO’s proven technologies transform organic resources into quality-assured compost, mulch and soil products that regenerate and give life to soil.

CIRC Partners

Circ Partners is a financial advisory business which specialises in executing the sustainable real assets which enable circularity and net zero. Our expertise spans strategic advisory, deal origination, transaction execution and capital arranging. Our experience includes the acquisition of Valoriza’s Melbourne Organics Composting Facility and the recently announced recapitalisation of Canadian renewable natural gas business EverGen Infrastructure Corp.

Thank you to our 2025 Conference Supporters

AORA would like to acknowledge our National Sponsors who play an active role in realising our vision: