ResiLoop

ResiLoop Director, Dan Lovell (Karndean Designflooring AU NZ), chaired the inaugural ResiLoop AGM, which included some brilliant questions and lively discussions. Great to see this level of engagement and helpful input from Members! Dan took a moment to reflect that it was less than 3 years ago that the idea for ResiLoop first emerged at an Australian Resilient Flooring Association Inc meeting. Since then, ResiLoop has accomplished a lot, evolving into a stand-alone entity with 16 leading suppliers from the resilient flooring industry as members and a growing number of Associate Members.    ResiLoop has recycled over 50 tonnes of material, including 15T waste recovered since officially launching on 1st September this year. The focus, however, remains on the future growth of the scheme - its contribution to the 2030 National Waste Policy Action Plan targets and its determination to drive a circular mindset in the floorcovering industry. With a carefully coordinated expansion of Collection Points underway and Think Manufacturing as our first recycling partner, ResiLoop has a solid foundation and a target going forward of 30T a month. Members recognise that R&D is critical to enabling us to recover and recycle increasing volumes of resilient flooring — achievable only through working together.    Many thanks to our member representatives who joined the meeting and we extend our gratitude to Shaw Contract for hosting this milestone event.

ResiLoop’s CEO, Sophi MacMillan enjoyed participating in a panel discussion with the audience at the Waste Expo Australia 2024 in Melbourne today. The session, ‘Advancing Product Stewardship Schemes and Extended Producer Responsibility in Australia’ looked at the current state of #ProductStewardship in Australia, from the perspectives of the state government with Matt Genever, new schemes (ResiLoop and Seamless Danielle Kent) and the recycling sector with ACOR's Suzanne Toumbourou. With a highly engaged audience, we explored some of the challenges and possibilities in implementing and scaling these schemes. Key themes emerging here, and throughout the 2 days of conference, have been: ·      the challenge of scaling up reprocessing and #ManufacturingSolutions to deal with the high volumes of materials derived from imported product ·      the essential role #ProcurementPolicy plays in increasing demand for recycled content products and the need – especially in the infrastructure and construction sectors - to be brave in giving such new products a go ·      the need to develop a compelling business case to engage those placing product on the market to take responsibility, such as through market drivers and incentives that create competitive advantage for those who (really) are, versus those who are not. Failing this, regulation and mandatory schemes will come! ResiLoop is on the right path, challenging though it may be, and all our Members – suppliers, retailers and contractors – should be highly congratulated for taking #ResponsibleAction 👏 If you want to learn more about ResiLoop and how to get involved, feel free to contact the team at info@arfa.org.au at or visit our website for more insights. #CircularEconomy #RecyclingFlooring  

A Spotlight on ResiLoop's New Collection Partners! We’re thrilled to welcome two new Registered Collection Points to our growing community: Cotter Floors and Floor 91 (David Lauder) As respected commercial contractors, both companies are stepping up to collect resilient flooring materials for ResiLoop, helping us meet the increasing demand for offcut material. Cotter Floors, established in 1955, is one of Victoria’s oldest commercial flooring companies, bringing decades of expertise to the industry. Floor 91, one of Melbourne's largest commercial contractors, is gearing up to begin work on the Frankston Hospital redevelopment project for Lendlease. The projects these companies undertake present fantastic opportunities to source high volumes of material, further enhancing our recycling initiatives. Together, we’re enhancing our capacity to recover and recycle resilient flooring offcuts, driving meaningful change in our industry. If you're a supplier or a contractor in the resilient flooring market and want to make a difference, reach out to us at info@arfa.org.au to learn how you can get involved!

Welcoming Inspired Floorcoverings to ResiLoop! We're delighted to announce that Inspired Floorcoverings has become ResiLoop's latest member - another product supplier taking responsibilty for the cycling of their products! As a family-owned flooring supplier based on the Central Coast of NSW, Inspired Floorcoverings has built a significant business working with #interior designers, #architects and #retailers delivering high-quality carpet tiles and vinyl solutions for both commercial and residential sectors across Australia. At ResiLoop, we believe that brands in the Australian resilient flooring market have a responsibility that extends throughout the entire lifecycle of their products— from design and production to recycling and end-of-life management. Inspired Floorcoverings shares this vision and is committed to reducing their impact, making them a perfect fit for our community. With our expansion of collection capacity, only member products are eligible for recovery, and Inspired Floorcoverings products can now be included. Together, we can amplify our impact and drive significant progress across the industry. We’re excited to collaborate with Inspired Floorcoverings on our mission to recover and recycle increasing volumes of resilient floorcovering waste across Australia. If you’re a supplier of resilient flooring in the Australian market, learn more about the benefits of joining ResiLoop by contacting us at info@arfa.org.au #Recycling #ResilientFlooring #ResiLoop #InspiredFloorcoverings #WasteReduction #Fitout #InteriorDesign

Are you ready for Waste Expo 2024 in Melbourne? Sophi MacMillan, CEO of ResiLoop, will be participating in a panel discussion titled "Advancing Product Stewardship Schemes and Extended Producer Responsibility in Australia". The panel will explore the current landscape of product stewardship in Australia, highlighting effective initiatives and valuable lessons learned along the way. Attendees can expect insights from Sophi on building a compelling business case for all stakeholders in the value chain, the challenges of scaling these schemes as well as fostering local recycling and manufacturing. Join us on Thursday, October 24, from 2:40 PM to 3:25 PM at Waste Expo Australia at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Its free to attend and you can register here https://lnkd.in/gdrXTDf #ResiLoop #Recycling #WasteExpo #CircularEconomy #ProductStewardship 

We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Heijden to our team at ResiLoop! Dan joins us on our mission to recover and recycle resilient flooring waste as our Logistics Coordinator. With his extensive experience in logistics and a solid background in 3PL services focused on local food transport and warehousing in Brisbane and Melbourne, Dan brings expertise to our mission of advancing a circular future for resilient floorcoverings in Australia. Having recently completed a Masters of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Dan is excited to tackle the challenges of building a circular economy with us. His insights and strategic approach will be crucial in establishing our collections and enhancing our operational efficiencies. Please join us in welcoming Dan to ResiLoop! Together, we can make a meaningful impact on our industry and our environment. ♻️ 🌏 If you are a Contractor based in Melbourne and you interested in learning about how you can get involved as a Collection Point please get in touch with Dan via info@arfa.org.au #ResiLoop #Recycling #WasteCollection #CircularEconomy #ProductStewardship 

Waste Expo Panel Discussion Sophi MacMillan, CEO of ResiLoop, will be joining the panel, "Advancing Product Stewardship Schemes and Extended Producer Responsibility in Australia", at the Waste Expo Australia Summit & Conference on 23-24 October 2024 in Melbourne. Along with Danielle Kent, Suzanne Toumbourou, Matt Genever, and Nicholas Harford she will share insights on the impact of stewardship programs and EPR on waste reduction and circular economy practices in Australia and how innovative stewardship programs are shaping a sustainable future. If you're attending the Expo, make sure to join the discussion. It's free to attend and you can register here. https://lnkd.in/gWW9k_H5 #ResiLoop #WasteExpoAustralia #CircularEconomy #ProductStewardship 

ResiLoop Advisory Panel – Seeking Industry Leaders to Shape a Sustainable Future for Flooring To help shape the future of resilient flooring industry in Australia, ResiLoop is forming an Advisory Panel. We are cultivating a community that represents the full breadth of the industry and those with technical expertise to support transition to a circular economy. Our goal is to develop highly effective solutions to tackle floorcovering waste and build the necessary infrastructure locally for a more sustainable future. Working alongside our Board, this panel will play a critical role in shaping the conversation, offering insights, and developing recommendations for the scheme to meet ResiLoop goals. We are seeking leaders and representatives from the resilient flooring industry including: * members, floor layers, flooring contractors, and product retailers. We are also looking for specialists with expertise in: * Local manufacturing * Recycling and circular economy * Waste recovery and logistics * Legal and risk management * R&D, material science, and chemistry * Stakeholder engagement and marketing Meeting 2-3 times per year, participation in the ResiLoop Advisory Panel is an opportunity for those passionate about driving forward effective product stewardship, plastics recycling and material circularity. You do not need to be a financial member of the Scheme to join the Panel. Expressions of interest to join the Advisory Panel are now open. Connect with us directly via info@arfa.org.au to find out more or to nominate an outstanding expert. #ResiLoop  #ProductStewardship #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ResilientFlooring #WasteRecovery #SustainableFuture

We are Collecting! We're delighted to introduce commercial contractor, Premrest, as one of the first to partner officially with ResiLoop in setting up resilient flooring waste collection points in Melbourne under the ResiLoop banner.    The energetic team at Premrest was engaged in ResiLoop's scheme design phase as a member of the Stakeholder Reference Group and is embracing the program. Their commitment to waste reduction, coupled with their dynamic, professional approach to installation, makes them a fantastic addition to our network! We're excited to be working with them to divert material from landfill to a new use.   If you're a contractor, find out about the benefits of joining https://lnkd.in/gxt5f-CE

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲  Flooring contractors signing up to be a ResiLoop Associate Member (Collection Point) understand that adopting recycling practices can enhance business performance. By reducing waste to landfill, they can improve financial outcomes and operational efficiency, while contributing to industry sustainability. • Enhance your business standing as a preferred contractor • Reduce waste disposal expenses • Be ahead of the curve with upcoming changes to construction site management requirements • Positively change industry waste management practices To find out more about how to get involved as a Collection Point contact us on info@arfa.org.au or https://lnkd.in/gxTdSGds #ResiLoop #Recycling #Flooring