Sphere Insights : Lessons from the water sector

Australia’s response to the Millennium Drought showed how early action, infrastructure investment, and community engagement can transform the way we manage vital resources. Today, the waste sector faces similar pressures in the context of rising consumption, declining landfill capacity, and the urgent need for more sustainable systems.

This article explores how proven principles from water reform, including proactive investment, policy alignment, and behavioural change, can be applied to reshape Australia’s waste sector.