New jobs can be created by increasing and improving recycling and waste management efforts. By 2030, this industry could employ 45,000 Australians. 1

This could include jobs for drivers, line workers (processing and recycled products), engineers, product designers, and production, line and facility managers.

1. ACTU & ACF (2008) Green Gold Rush: How ambitious environmental policy can make Australia a leader in the race for green jobs, Available here