Big Bag Recovery

Last month we celebrated the public opening of our new bulk bag and sack processing facility in Toowoomba. Among the incredible attendees was Nick Reid, CEO of Reid Stockfeeds. Nick isn’t just a leader in sustainable agriculture - he’s also a passionate hiker, explorer of the Australian wilderness, and a gifted storyteller. We were honoured to have him join us for this milestone event and share a one-on-one conversation with our founder, Stephen Richards. Nick’s commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with our mission at Big Bag Recovery and our sister company Circular Communities Australia. Together with brands like Reid Stockfeeds, we’re creating real change by turning bulk bags into recycled resin pellets that become valuable products like seating and evaporation discs. Thank you, Nick for being such a fierce advocate for what we do. We’re excited to continue working together to make an even bigger difference. Want to learn how your business can join the movement? Let’s chat about how Big Bag Recovery can help divert your bulk bags and sacks from landfill and other harmful disposal methods. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PartnershipsThatMatter #ToowoombaBusiness

Great work Nick and Reid Stockfeeds, it is incredibly humbling and rewarding to see what our Members think of us and what we achieve together. Thank you. SR

We're thrilled to welcome Fonterra Australia to the Big Bag Recovery program! As a leader in sustainable practices, Fonterra has set ambitious targets to have 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2025 and to send zero solid waste to landfill by the same year. This aligns perfectly with our mission at Big Bag Recovery. Here's why this collaboration has us so excited: 🥛 We'll be collecting Fonterra's distributed bags, turning potential waste into valuable resources ♻️ It's a perfect example of the circular economy in action 🌳 This partnership will contribute to Fonterra's broader sustainability goals A huge shoutout to Amelia Jory, Renee Makowiecki, Rosie Cotter and the wider Fonterra team for helping to make this happen. We can't wait to see the positive impact we'll make together. Here's to a greener, more sustainable future in the dairy industry! 🐮 If you're curious about how your business can reduce waste and embrace sustainable practices, let's chat! We'd love to share how Big Bag Recovery can help you divert bulk bags and sacks from landfill while contributing to a more sustainable future. #SustainableDairy #CircularEconomy #WasteReduction #BigBagRecovery #FonterraAustralia

It was fantastic to be able to share the day with Justin Turvey, Karen Durand and the Incitec team. As foundation members we are very grateful for IPF's leadership in product stewardship, which has enabled growth into many other sectors. Thank you. SR

🎉 Celebrating a Milestone: Our Grand Opening in Toowoomba 🎉 Last Wednesday, we celebrated the grand opening of our sister company Circular Communities Australia's new 2,300 sqm processing facility for bulk bags and sacks in Toowoomba. It was an emotional day, marking the culmination of 6 years of dedicated hard work by our passionate team. We were honoured to be joined by: ▪️ Local media ▪️ Pat Weir MP, Member for Condamine ▪️ David Janetzki MP, Member for Toowoomba South ▪️ Trevor Watts MP, Member for Toowoomba North ▪️ Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning ▪️ Jo Taranto sustainability advocate from Planet Shapers and MD of Good For The Hood ▪️ Members and collectors, both near and far ▪️ And members of the packaging industry ♻️ As Australia's only government-accredited stewardship for bulk bags and sacks, Big Bag Recovery is proud to be part of the circular economy. We collect the bags, and Circular Communities Australia transforms them into recycled resin pellets, which become valuable products like evaporation discs and seating. 🤔 Did you know? A CSIRO report from 2021 states that products made from recycled resin can last 5-7 years and be harvested for 50+ years, maximising material use. 🫶🏻 We're incredibly grateful to everyone who helped us celebrate this significant milestone. We're looking forward to making an even bigger difference in the months and years ahead. ☎️ Want to be part of the circular economy revolution? Let's chat about how your business can benefit from the Big Bag Recovery program and contribute to a more sustainable future! #CircularEconomy #SustainableInnovation #ToowoombaBusiness #AustralianManufacturing

Thrilled to witness the official launch of the new Circular Communities Australia #recycling facility in #Toowoomba QLD! This marks a major milestone and a fitting tribute to Big Bag Recovery's decade-long commitment to stewardship and circular outcomes for sacks and #bulkbags. With the capacity to process 4,000 tonnes annually—transforming bulk bags collected across industries, including mining, agriculture and food production, into refined plastic pellets—this facility is also gearing up for further #manufacturing capability, looking to products such as school seats and more. The launch of #CircularCommunities is a testament to the passion and perseverance of founders Stephen Richards and Stewart Ford, and marks another step forward for Australia's #circulareconomy.

Big thanks to The Toowoomba Minute for spotlighting our sister company's new recycling plant! The Big Bag Recovery and Circular Communities Australia teams are so grateful for the local support. 💚 Australia's first big bag recycling plant is NOW PROCESSING in Toowoomba! 🎉 We're diverting waste, creating local jobs, and turning old bags into new products like seating and water covers. Want to get involved? Check out the article to learn more and let's chat! #CircularEconomy #SustainableToowoomba #ToowoombaBusiness #WeLoveToowoomba

Hot off the Press: PKN Packaging News highlights the upcoming launch of Australia's first purpose-built big bag recycling plant ♻️ Our sister company, Circular Communities Australia, is making waves with their groundbreaking big bag recycling plant in Toowoomba! But why does this matter? 🌏 Australia's circularity rate is only 4%, half the global average according to CSIRO research (https://lnkd.in/g2xTftGT). 🌳 This facility is set to process upwards of 1,399,451 kg of plastic bulk bags and sacks each year, giving a second life to these materials. 🏭 We're creating local jobs and transforming "waste" into valuable community assets. As Australia's only government-accredited stewardship for bulk bags and sacks, Big Bag Recovery is proud to be closing the loop. We've already collected over 6.8 million kg of plastic, saving communities $17 million in landfill costs and creating more than 69 circular economy jobs. Want to be part of this sustainability journey? Reach out to chat about how your business can get involved in creating a more circular future for Australia. #CircularEconomy #SustainableInnovation #AustralianManufacturing

Turning Farm Waste into Community Assets: A Queensland Success Story 🚛♻️ Big news! We've just collected several tonnes of bulk bags from Grantham and Laidley councils, part of the Lockyer Valley Regional Council. Did you know over 300,000 bulk bags end up in Queensland landfills annually, contributing to our growing waste crisis? Here's how we're making a difference: 🧑🏭 We have partnered with local councils to divert these bags from landfill 🤝 We are working with a social enterprise to bale the bags, creating local jobs 🏭 We are processing the bags at our Toowoomba facility operated by our sister company Circular Communities Australia to create school seating and water-saving devices Our program not only reduces landfill waste but also creates new opportunities for our communities. By recycling these bags, we've prevented approximately 4.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions - equivalent to taking a car off the road for a year! Is your business or council still sending bulk bags to landfill? Reach out for a chat today. Ready to join the circular economy revolution? Comment "INFO" or DM us to learn how you can get involved. #CircularEconomy #QueenslandInnovation #SustainableAgriculture Jodie Carwood

Turning Industrial Waste into Jobs and Assets: The Inside Story 🏭➡️🏫 Hot off the press! Inside Waste au just published an exciting feature on Australia's first dedicated big bag recycling facility, pioneered by our sister company Circular Communities Australia in Toowoomba. Ever wondered what happens to those massive industrial bags that carry everything from fertiliser to flour? We're giving them a new life as school seating and more. Key highlights: 🚮 4,000 tonnes of plastic diverted from landfill annually 🥾 Creating local jobs in regional Queensland ♻️ Transforming waste into valuable resources like school seating and other innovative products Our Big Bag Recovery program has already collected over 6.7 million kg of plastic. Curious about how your business can join this circular economy revolution? Let's chat about how your company can turn waste into opportunity and meet your sustainability goals. Drop a comment or DM us to learn more. #CircularEconomy #SustainableInnovation #AustralianManufacturing https://lnkd.in/gJi5qpsw