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Annual General Meeting
Thursday, 4 September 2014
Vibe Savoy, Melbourne
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Afternoon session
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Event program 1:50pm Welcome (EPSA Chairman Simon Pickett)
1.55 pm Nigel Ash: HBCD overview
2:00pm Ken Rowley: New Zealand’s approach to HBCD and the EPS industry in general
2:30pm Graham Attwood: Recycling and EPS sustainability: looking to the future
2:40pm Phillip Molyneaux: NSW EPA’s Industrial Ecology Business Support Network program
3:10pm Amanda Jones: Recycling EPS as a council
3:45pm Afternoon Tea (Pre-function lounge)
4:00pm Jenny Pickles: The Victorian Government’s focus on waste and resource recovery
4:30pm: Question and answer session
6:30pm Canapés and drinks (Pre-function lounge)
7:00pm Dinner (Curve Restaurant)
Impact of Stockholm decision on EPS Recyclers
Stockholm decision May 2013 to phase out use of HBCD
Update to EPSA Members by Nigel Ash – GM Expanz International
- Chairman of EPSA Raw Materials sub-section
Stockholm Ruling
• For EPS Industry- For countries Globally who automatically Ratify the Stockholm convention recommendations.
1. EPS industry must transition away from HBCD before the end of 2014.
a) There is an Exemption that countries may seek for EPS use in Building applications.
I. This allows for a 5 year phase out transition from HBCD
II. During the exemption period the use of HBCD in Building applications has to be clearly identifiable and traceable.
b) Recycling of EPS containing HBCD is to be banned
Implications to Australian EPS Industry
• Australia doesn’t automatically ratify Stockholm.
• The ratification process has no definitive time-line requirements.
• Through PACIA, EPSA and the interests of IPCA, the EPS industry is represented in Canberra at the Department of Environment.
Ratification process status – Sept 2014
• Dept of Environment appointed Allen’s Consulting to undertake Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Started May 2014
• Target completion date – prior to Nov 2014.
• RIS & NIA can commence once CBA is complete
– Once these steps completed, the final stage is approval by JSCOT and being passed by parliament.
• Likely Ratification date is 2016
Recycling Management • Recycling of EPS.
• Prior to Ratification • Internal re-use – Allowed
• Export of packaging grade and construction foam – OK to countries that haven’t ratified (China OK)
• Post Ratification and prior to transition • Internal Re-use is still ok for all grades
• Export of packaging grade – Approved
• Export of Construction waste containing HBCD - BANNED
• Post Transition • As above, except that export of New Flame retardant
waste should be OK to all countries.
Implications to EPS Recycling • Recycling and Waste Management.
• Australian export of densified FR grade EPS is OK till we ratify or countries that we export to ratify.
• After this, waste containing HBCD has to be incinerated or landfill.
• Landfill as is or densify?
• Cost vs Benefit to demolition company
• Export of densified FR Grade • Once Australia and/or China has ratified
Stockholm • Exports may need to be certified HBCD Free.
Key Point Summary • 2014 to 2016
• Prior to Australian Ratification – no impact
• (as long as destination countries have not ratified)
• Once Ratification has happened.
• Exports of densified EPS will be OK if:-
• Packaging grade
• HBCD Free FR material
• Exports may require certifying
• Material containing HBCD – Landfill or incinerate only • Potentially still requiring densification.
Ken Rowley: New Zealand’s approach to HBCD and the EPS industry in general
BASF’s Business Manager of Foams Ken Rowley will provide an update to attendees on the process being undertaken for the transition away from the flame retardant additive in EPS, HBCD. He will also provide an overview of how the EPS industry in New Zealand is operating, as well as any challenges they are facing. Note: there will be opportunity to ask questions at the end of
his presentation.
Removal of HBCD from EPS
Building and Construction
Products in New Zealand
Background
• NZ Formally advised of ban in mid 2013
• NZ is an “Opt in” Stockholm signature
• Previous fire protection commitment for B&C
• NZ imports 6000 mt of EPS containing HBCD
-
1. Remain In - Not tenable with no supply
guarantee
2. Opt Out and take 5 year Exemption -
impractical and discourages a shorter
phase out.
3. Opt Out but mitigate risks
Options Available
Industry Consultation
• Industry and Government sought workable
solution.
• Three Industry Accord proposals
submitted
• All included a voluntary commitment to a
shorter phase out
• Backed by trial results & greater
assurance of supply
• Awaiting Ministerial finalisation
• Positive ongoing dialogue
• Developing a media and PR strategy
• Continuing processing trials
• Ban date similar to Australia
Where to now
Conclusions
• The continued unnecessary use of the POP
substance HBCD as flame retardant could
constitute difficulties in processing due to labeling
and recycling for the EPS industry
• With PolyFR a suitable and sustainable
replacement has been found
• Already in 2014 enough PolyFR will be available to
meet the industry needs
• EPS with PolyFR has been tested, approved and is
already commercialized in EU market
New Zealand Macro Economy
Growth rate increase since 2013 (2.4%)
forecasts 2014 3.3%, 2015 3.7%
Increased 1.6 percent in the year to June
2014 quarter compared with same period
last year.
Unemployment: decreased from 5.9% to 5.6%
New Zealand - Market Overview
• Treasury forecasts Canterbury reconstruction will add
c.a. 1-2% to GDP over the next three years
• New Zealand's pace of growth is expected to accelerate
over the next few years
• Residential building consents at a six year high
• National led Government announced general election
date of 20th September 2014
• Reserve Bank has lifted the OCR for the third time since
the beginning of 2014 to 3.5%
Source: NZ Govt. Treasury and Department of Statistics July 2014
Tristan
SIP 8%
Sheet 23%
Waffle Pod 23%
Under-floor 9%
Produce / Fish box
20%
Packaging 8%
Geofoam 8% ICF
1%
Market Size by Application
TEL Geofoam contract 1.2kt EPS 2014
Upturn in demand 2014 due to residential B&C and Geofoam
Eleven moulders throughout NZ
2013 Total Market – 7.9kT 2014 Forecast – 9.5kT
SIP 4%
Sheet 22%
Waffle Pod 25%
Under-floor 9%
Produce / Fish box
17%
Packaging 6%
Geofoam 16% ICF
1%
New Zealand Moulders
PKG E&E B&C
Barnes Plastics
Bondor
EPS Foam
Enable Ind
Expol
Hope Moulded
Koolfoam
Long Industries
Long Panel
Strang
Styrobeck
New Flat Bush township in North Island now in full swing and
will lift residential B&C 2013-2020
Housing shortage still needs to be rectified due to population
growth of 31,000 p.a. requiring additional 12,500 dwellings
Reserve Bank lifted OCR to 3.5% to curb inflation and cool
down the housing market due to housing shortage
New Zealand - Highs & Lows
• NZ economy will have a positive growth rate
over the next 5 years
• EPS Industry is very competitive due to excess
capacity in NZ and a raft of competing products;
Fiberglass, Polyester and PU
• Expect higher than average growth within the
EPS Industry over the next few years
Conclusion
Availability of PolyFR: From 3rd quarter of 2014 PolyFR capacity is enough to cover global demand
Global demand of HBCD: 31 kt/a
China decided to continue with HBCD for at least five more years 12 kt/a will remain HBCD. Other countries likely to follow China’s model.
In the worst case scenario maximum 22 kt/a PolyFR 1 will be needed globally.
PolyFR Demand
Chemtura (com. plant on stream): 10 kT/a
ICL (pilot plant on stream): ~2 kT/a
ICL (com. plant Q3/2014): 10 kT/a
Total capacity after Q3 2014: ~22 kT/a
PolyFR Capacities
1The specific PolyFR consumption is approx. 20 % higher than HBCD.
New Zealand Construction Industry Update
In July 2014 2282 new dwellings were consented. It comprised:
• 373 apartments, including 219 retirement village units
• 1909 houses
Tauranga Eastern Link Geofoam project
Flat Bush Township Project
Graham Attwood: Recycling and EPS sustainability: looking to the future
EPSA Director Graham Attwood will outline why the issue of EPS recycling is so important to our organisation, as well as the pro-active approach required to make the process of recycling work for all stakeholders involved.
EPSA Meeting 4 September 2014
EPS Recycling and Sustainability Graham Attwood
Overview and Background
• The EPS manufacturing industry has been active in recycling since c. 1990 • REPSA ( under the umbrella of a Special Interest Group of PACIA ) funded
and managed the inaugural collection and recycling National network • Initially working with the supermarket chains and fruit / vegetable
markets in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. • Undertaken several cradle to grave studies and comparative research
projects • Engaged with global organisations, associations and technologies to
maintain currency ( Europe, Asia-Pacific, United States ) • Developed significant in-house experience and expertise in EPS recycling
to collect, re-use and recycle EPS
Key Stakeholders including but not limited to :
Moulders
Raw Materials Suppliers
EPSA members
Recycling Operators
MWMG
Sustainability Victoria
NSW EPA
Australian Packaging Covenant
PACIA
Equipment Suppliers
Metropolitan and Regional councils
Retailers eg. Harvey Norman / Good Guys
Others stakeholders ?
Why is this important ?
• The EPS industry clearly recognises its leadership role in influencing the cradle to grave treatment of EPS
• The scale of the challenge will get bigger
• The positive and negative reputation of the industry is vitally important
• There is significant EPS recycling expertise and experience within the industry – let’s use it !
• The community acknowledges the product benefits but considers the waste element a nuisance
• There is an industry risk of externally-driven de-selection through community choice or regulation if sustainable long-term solutions are not available
Contemporary Challenges
• The size /scale of the EPS post-primary use stream in increasing
• Increasing consumer demand – white goods, electronic goods, domestic and commercial building
• The physical availability of landfill space is reducing
• New landfill capacity is unlikely to come on stream in the near future
• Community sentiment is to divert waste from landfill where practical and endorse re-use and recycling
• There is not a recognised ( balanced ) domestic demand for compacted recyclate
Contemporary Challenges
• Economics of EPS recycling are marginal and very dependant on recyclate pricing which is volatile
• The volume impact of EPS on landfill dynamics is significant but landfill KPI’s are linked back to weight – not volume !
• There is a growing recognition of the need for a sustainable solution from industry, government and community - but we have not achieved this yet !
• Numerous initiatives in the past few years; some have been successful, others have faded away as the economics have not been sustainable.
• The opportunity for collaboration between stakeholders is great ; the mechanism is less clear
Future Direction – EPSA View
• Communicate and Support Best Practice amongst stakeholders
• Influence decision-makers re: best value for the dollar
• Consolidation : collection upstream and economies of scale ( selling ) downstream
• Encourage re-use of recyclate domestically where opportunity exists rather than export
• Collaboration ( EPSA, Recyclers, Gov’t, APC )
• Collate case study information : data-driven backing up the important and interesting story
• Close the gap of understanding re: EPS / Volume / Landfill challenges
Phillip Molyneaux: NSW EPA’s Industrial Ecology Business Support Network program
Phillip Molyneaux is currently managing the NSW EPA’s Industrial Ecology Business Support Network program, which is part of a number of new programs that are involved with material reuse. He has over 30 years business experience including senior technical roles in the manufacture of detergents, coatings and polymers. He has worked in government since 2008, and during that time he has been involved in implementing waste reduction, business efficiency and recycling programs. Note: there will be opportunity to ask questions at the end of his presentation.
Phil Molyneaux Waste & Recycling Infrastructure NSW EPA
Lessons learnt: rolling out a network of EPS recycling centres in NSW
Overview
What is the problem
What did we do
What worked
EPS is a truly exceptional material • packaging • insulator
• space filling (building/art works) • low cost
But at end of life • it is fragile • single use/trip • costly to transport and dispose
the waste industry does not like EPS • takes up a lot of space • it affects their equipment
Why is EPS a problem
• 7% recycled in 2009/10
• large volume ~240,000 cubic metres/year or 12,000 t/year
• not accepted in kerbside collection
• it is a common litter issue
• takes up valuable landfill space
the public and business at the same time confused and
inconvenienced
people want to recycle
• EPS is recyclable
• but where and how?
What did we do
• set out to increase the recovery of EPS in NSW • applied to the APC in 2011 for funding to set up ~20 recycling centres in NSW • $1,054,000 in funding from the APC and EPA • target the recovery of 600 tonnes • overseas demand for recovered EPS up to 500 tonnes per month
Project strategy • commissioned a market survey • set up a competitive grants program • conducted a series of capacity building workshops across the state to highlight
the case for an EPS recycling facility • assisted grantees to develop a successful business model • funding of up to $50K for each grantee • 2 capacity building workshops to help others build an EPS recycling centre
18 compact EPS processing machines in place in • businesses (6) • councils (7) • produce market (1) • charities (4)
What was the result
The provision of an EPS recovery program enabled
• over 280 tonnes recovered in the time period
• businesses reported staff and resources used more efficiently
• residents impressed with new council service
• revenue generated from sale of recovered product
• significant reduced cost of waste disposal
• recycling program advertised to promote the business or council
• generated significant private investment
Summary
• raised awareness
• changing behaviours
• provided a model
• created a market
• increased investment
Where did the program work particularly well
• when recovery takes place at the site where the EPS becomes a waste
• management and staff fully embrace recovery
• the full benefits of recovery are understood
success breeds success http://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/sustainability/corporate-social-responsibility
What can you do?
http://businessrecycling.com.au/
http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/EPSrecycling.htm
NSW EPA website
www.epa.nsw.gov.au/
More information
Amanda Jones: Recycling EPS as a council Amanda Jones, who is the Divisional Manager Waste Services at the Eurobodalla Shire Council in New South Wales will outline the reasons behind providing an EPS recycling service. This will also examine the benefits to the council, community and the EPS industry as a whole.
Note: there will be opportunity to ask questions at the end of his presentation.
Afternoon session
1. The Victorian Government’s focus on waste and resource recovery
Jenny Pickles, Sustainability
Victoria
2. Question and answer session
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Jenny Pickles: The Victorian Government’s focus on waste and resource recovery Jenny Pickles has been the Director, Integrated Waste Management with Sustainability Victoria since May 2013. Jenny has more than 20 years’ experience in the waste and resource recovery sector, having worked in a variety of senior roles for 14 years with EcoRecycle Victoria, followed by seven years with the Australian Food and Grocery Council as General Manager of its Packaging Stewardship Forum. She was also a member of the Board of Zero Waste South Australia during its formative years. Note: there will be opportunity to ask questions at the end of his presentation.
