Organic Insights - Spring 2022

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The Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) and NASAA Organic share complementary goals in the study of soil science, application of organic soil inputs and the principles of a circular economy. NASAA Organic are pleased to share a mutual recognition arrangement that will enable their members to attend any future AORA events at discounted AORA member prices. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunities to be involved in AORA networking events, on-farm demonstrations, webinars, and exclusive member only events. Keep an eye on what is happening across Australia at www.aora.org.au/events membership benefits – aora recognition

AORA WELCOMES NEW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOHN MCKEW John has come from a role as CEO of the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association and has held CEO roles with the Australian Fodder Industry Association and Herefords Australia Ltd. He will take up the position in late 2022 and will be located in Ballarat, Victoria. John joins at an exciting time for the organisation, with a charter to drive AORA’s 10-year roadmap for the industry.

is the principal conference in Australia for the recycled organics industry. While this year’s event has just been and gone, make sure you get along to the next one! SAVE THE DATE – 7-9 JUNE 2023 AORA 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE www.aoraconference.com.au THE AORA 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

SUBSTITUTING NON-RECYCLABLE PACKAGING, CHALLENGE BY CHALLENGE… Some good news from AORA… Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil and BASF have co-operated to develop a certified compostable and dual ovenable food tray based on paper.

www.aora.org.au/news/ aora-members-confoil-and- basf-cooperate-develop- certified-compostable-dual- ovenable-paper-tray-