We maximise the use of resources through re-use, reduction and recycling.
We all know Australia has a waste problem.
Every year more than 60 million tonnes of waste is generated in Australia from commercial, industrial and municipal sources. Less than half of this material is recovered through recycling or re-use. For council waste, the recycling rate has increased by less than 5% since 2006.
The rest, some 22 million tonnes, goes to landfill. Landfills contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, create leachates that contaminate water and soil, and bring hazards such as odour, smoke, noise, bugs and vermin that impact local communities.
Global AFR aims to shift the thinking on waste from disposal to resource. By developing facilities in key regional centres, we can deal with waste locally, recover material for input to manufacturing and use the rest to generate electricity, steam and heat for industry.
Our Vision & Values
Global AFR is committed to maximising the use of resources through re-using, reducing and recycling resources and minimising the impact while maximising the value of what remains. We work to reduce landfill, reduce greenhouse gas from landfill and replace fossil fuel power generation.
We believe in community led initiatives and social licence to operate is a core value; we strive to be strong contributors to the communities in which we operate, offering local employment during construction and operational phases and building the local supply chain.
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Careers
Global AFR are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion for this industry. If you are someone who is passionate about sustainability, recycling, and reducing waste, we want to hear from you. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or just starting your career, we value diversity and are open to considering all applicants
Leadership Team
Mike Straughton
CEO
Mike is a Chartered Engineer with a large range of project delivery experience across transport, renewable energy, and water sectors. He believes in creating value and innovating by bringing together ideas from diverse sectors, and applying learnings from global initiatives to a local context.
Shauna Tomkins
Co-Founder and Advisor
Shauna was a director of the Queensland Treasury Corporation for 13 years and brings a deep understanding of Queensland government processes. After more than 20 years in Singapore, initially with Promontory Financial and then IBM, Shauna has returned to Queensland to support QEW in risk management and corporate governance.
David Hooper
Non-Exec Director & Technical Advisor
David, a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, is a project-oriented professional with wide-ranging experience in the waste management industry worldwide. During the past 30 years, David has been responsible for many waste management, environmental and advanced waste treatment projects, from conception through to operations
