Cancer Council WA will share in $867,000 in donations raised through the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board's (MCB) Recycling of Surgical Metals After Cremation Program.
The program provides for the respectful recycling of surgical metals recovered following cremations. The materials are processed by OrthoMetals, a Netherlands-based company with extensive experience in the collection and recycling of special metals from crematoria around the world.
"The Recycling of Surgical Metals After Cremation Program is an outstanding example of how innovation and sustainability can create real and lasting benefits for the community." Minister Beazley said.
Since the program began in 2013, it has generated more than $4.35 million in charitable donations, delivering lasting benefits to the Western Australian community.
These organisations provide invaluable services and support to Western Australians and their families, and this significant contribution will help them continue their important work.
The initiative demonstrates how environmentally responsible practices can deliver meaningful social outcomes, transforming recovered materials into practical support for community-based organisations.
Cancer Council WA Supportive Care Director, Melanie Marsh, said "we are incredibly grateful to the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board for their continued generosity and long-standing partnership,"
Thanks to this ongoing commitment, our Crawford and Milroy Lodges can continue offering comfort, care and stability to those who need it most.
