- WA's change-makers in circular economy showcased at annual awards
- Awards honoured individuals and organisations driving down landfill and lifting recovery rates
- This year's 10 award recipients were chosen from 39 finalists
Western Australia's leading waste-reduction and resource-recovery champions were celebrated at the 2025 WasteSorted Awards last night, recognising outstanding contributions to the State's circular economy.
Announced at the end of the annual Waste and Resource Recovery Conference, the awards honoured individuals and organisations driving down landfill and lifting recovery rates.
The awards spotlights those who are embracing repairing, reusing and recycling and inspiring others to adopt more sustainable behaviours.
This year's 10 award recipients were chosen from 39 finalists across business, schools, community, not-for-profits, and government, reflecting a shared commitment to environmental protection, public health, and a stronger circular economy.
Earthwise Community received the Community Waste Award for actively reducing clothing, textiles and food from landfill, and for inspiring community members to reuse, repair and learn new skills in reducing waste.
Rebecca James won the Waste Champion Award for her trials and research while working at Fremantle Ports, to champion the recycling of waste from cruise ships arriving in Australia.
The State Rehabilitation Services Ward 1A at Fiona Stanley Hospital received the Waste Team Award for trialling and implementing alternatives to single-use plastics, such as paper pill cups, straws and denture cups, in all hospitals in the South Metropolitan Health Service.
For the full list of winners and finalists, and more details about the WasteSorted Awards, visit www.wasteauthority.wa.gov.au/publications/view/wastesorted_awards/2025-wastesorted-awards-winners-stories
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions to WA's circular economy.
"Their projects highlight what can be achieved when we all work together toward a more sustainable, low-waste future for Western Australia.
"These awards offer a meaningful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of individuals and organisations dedicated to cutting waste, recovering valuable materials and safeguarding the environment.
"A circular economy also delivers both social and economic value by creating jobs and inspiring greater community involvement."
2025 WASTESORTED AWARD WINNERS:
WasteSorted Award: WRITE Solutions
Community Waste Award: Earthwise Community
Schools Awards: Joondalup Education Support Centre and Perth Waldorf School
Business Award: WA Solar Recycling
Waste Champion: Rebecca James - Fremantle Ports
Waste Team Award: State Rehabilitation Services Ward 1A - Fiona Stanley Hospital
Local Government Award: City of Canning
Regional Award: Shire of Broome
Community Events and Engagement Award: Western Metropolitan Regional Council - Re(love) Your Stuff
Innovation Award: GO2CUP
Closing the Loop Award: Soft Landing Mattress Recycling
