IN THE MEDIA 9 January 2024

Recycling Solar Panels: Chipping Away at our Mountain of Waste

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Recycling Solar Panels: Chipping Away at our Mountain of Waste

Keep Australia Beautiful, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering community awareness and education for environmental preservation, recently engaged with PV Industries to gain insights into the Australian solar panel recycling sector.

1. The Discussion

James Petesic met with Laura Carrazza, discussing topics such as the projected increase in end-of-life solar panels over the coming years, the current state of the solar recycling industry, the recyclable materials and their environmental benefits, concerns regarding offshore exportation of panels to Africa and the Middle East, and the Australian Government's strategies to bolster the solar recycling sector.

2. The Importance of Public Awareness

Initiatives like Keep Australia Beautiful play a pivotal role in advancing public awareness regarding waste management practices. It was a privilege to shed light on the significance of solar recycling, especially considering our reliance on renewable energy to achieve national carbon reduction goals.

3. Sustainability of Renewable Energy

In essence, without proper recycling, the sustainability of renewable energy is compromised. This highlights the critical importance of developing comprehensive end-of-life solutions for solar panels as we continue to expand renewable energy infrastructure across Australia.

For more information about this discussion and Keep Australia Beautiful's work in environmental preservation, visit: https://kab.org.au/recycling-solar-panels-chipping-away-at-our-mountain-of-waste/