Blue Environment partners with WMRR to deliver new Waste and Resource Recovery Foundations training

Blue Environment has partnered with the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) to develop and deliver the new Waste and Resource Recovery (WARR) Foundations training program.

The new one-day training course provides a practical introduction to Australia’s waste and resource recovery system, covering core circular economy principles, the waste management hierarchy, how supply chains and procurement decisions influence material outcomes, the role of product design and recycled content in reducing reliance on virgin resources, and the policy, regulatory and legislative landscape shaping the sector.

Drawing on more than 20 years of Blue Environment’s experience across WARR, circular economy and product stewardship projects, the program combines foundational knowledge with practical, real-world context. Blue Environment Director Joe Pickin and Principal Environmental Scientist Lisa McLeod will present the Melbourne pilot session alongside WMRR.

The training is designed for professionals who engage with the industry, new entrants to the sector, and anyone seeking a clearer understanding of how the waste and resource recovery system connects and operates in practice.

The inaugural Melbourne session will take place on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

For further information and registration details, visit the WMRR events page.

Client comments

Excellent work, particularly pleased by the quality of report content, analysis and project communication.

Department of the Environment and Energy

Always excellent to work with – diligent and thorough.

North East Waste and Resource Recovery Group

Very satisfied with plain language and accessibility of the final report, as well as responsiveness in communications. Thanks for your work, this has already proven to be a useful piece of research.

Private client, Victorian government,

Many thanks for the report….it’s hitting the mark for me

Private client

Excellent work….particularly pleased by your flexibility with changing timelines and scope.

Private client

To meet tight timeframes and answer questions outside the scope of work was much appreciated.

Private client

Excellent performance. Very satisfied with project schedule and costs. Great communication.

Stonnington City Council,

This is one account I am very pleased to pay…your work has helped the City of Greater Bendigo immensely.

City of Greater Bendigo

Highly knowledgeable and responsive. Well presented product. Always a pleasure to work with Blue Environment.

Sustainability Victoria

Thanks for your hard work and flexibility….I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Blue Environment, that’s for sure.

Private client

My colleagues and I have been impressed with the work of Blue Environment on this project.

Team Leader Governance, EPA Victoria

Excellent performance. Good communication, well informed on progress.

Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group

Nice working with you again. The report is concise and easy to read and suits our requirements and that of our stakeholders. We look forward to engaging your services again.

Private client, Australian government,

We have read the strategy and we couldn’t be happier. Well done, it is an excellent strategy.

Buloke Shire Council

I was impressed at how the team went above and beyond the scope of works to understand the issues and took the initiative to solve problems.

Private client

Very satisfied and pleased with Blue Environment’s ability to meet tight delivery timelines.

Private client, Victorian government,

The project has been a big step forward and I am very pleased with the results….thanks for your efforts.

Private client

Thank you – great team to work with.

Private client

100% professional 100% of the time. Extremely personable, flexible and very knowledgeable.

Private client

..extensive knowledge, highly valued..

Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group

The report was excellent, very thorough and informative. Thanks for your great work on this project.

Cradle Coast Waste Management Group

..pleased by the quality of the report, model and advice…and responsiveness to our queries.

Mount Gambier City Council

Thank you for your efforts. The College is very happy with the resulting document.

Engineers Australia College of Environmental Engineers

We really appreciate all of your very hard work on this report, and the depth of experience brought to this project. I am certain this will have a real impact in furthering policy work and the national conversation in regards to the environmental costs of plastics and how Australia can play a meaningful role in reducing both emissions and plastic waste.

Shane Cucow, Australian Marine Conservation Society