View our Recycle Care Australia Policies here:

 

Environmental Policy

 

At Recycle Care Australia, we are dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of textile waste. By diverting millions of kilograms of textiles from landfill each year, we aim to find the best and most sustainable uses for these materials. Our commitment is to protect the environment and drive positive change through responsible and innovative practices.

Our Commitments:

  • Minimising Environmental Impact: We strive to conduct all our operations in ways that minimise environmental risks and, where possible, eliminate negative impacts on the environment.
  • Efficient Resource Use: We are committed to the efficient use of energy, including alternative fuels, water conservation, waste reduction, and pollution prevention, ensuring sustainable use of resources.
  • Responsible Materials: We prioritise the responsible use of virgin resources and aim to incorporate sustainable materials into our operations.
  • Compliance with Environmental Laws: We fully comply with all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and standards, treating this as the minimum baseline for our environmental efforts.
  • Partnerships for Sustainability: We collaborate with organisations that share our commitment to environmental sustainability, ensuring that all our partnerships align with the values in this policy.
  • Continuous Improvement: We are dedicated to continuously improving our Environmental Management System to enhance our environmental performance and drive better environmental outcomes.

Sustainable Development: We embrace the principle of sustainable development, aiming to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Our approach is guided by the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Standard, which sets the foundation for industry-specific best practices in environmental performance.

 

Through ongoing training and awareness, we encourage all employees and contractors to contribute to our environmental goals. Our management team will regularly review and update this policy to ensure its effectiveness in achieving our environmental objectives.

 

 

Benjamin F. Scarmozzino General Manager

 


Social Responsibility Policy


At Recycle Care Australia, we are committed to being at the forefront of textile recycling, diverting millions of kilograms of textiles from landfill each year. Our goal is to maximise the environmental and community benefits by finding the highest and best use for the materials we collect. We are dedicated to operating in a socially responsible manner, ensuring that our practices contribute positively to society, the economy, and the

environment, while maintaining ethical standards in everything we do.

Our Commitments:

  • Safe and Healthy Working Environment: We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all employees, ensuring a hygienic and safe workplace.
  • No Child or Forced Labour: We strictly prohibit the use of child labour or forced labour in all areas of our operations.
  • Non-Discrimination: We ensure fairness and equality in hiring, compensation, training, promotion, and termination. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation.
  • Compliance with Laws and Ethical Standards: We adhere to both local and international laws, maintaining the highest ethical and environmental standards in our operations.
  • Human Rights: We respect international norms of behaviour and uphold human rights based on widely recognised principles, including those of the United Nations and International Labour Organization (ILO).
  • Transparency: We are committed to open, honest, and timely communication with all stakeholders, ensuring clarity on operational decisions that impact society, the environment, and the economy.
  • Collaboration with Partners: We work with organisations and partners who share our values and social responsibility objectives, ensuring mutual growth and ethical practices.
  • Continuous Improvement: We are dedicated to continually improving our integrated management system to enhance our social responsibility and overall performance.


Recycle Care Australia operates under the principles of the ISO 26000 standard and industry-specific best practices. We believe that responsible business practices today are essential for safeguarding the future, and we strive to be leaders in the sustainable transformation of the textile recycling industry.

Our Vision: To divert 100% of collected textiles from landfill and to become the most responsible clothing recovery and reuse brand.

This policy will be regularly reviewed to ensure its effectiveness and relevance to our mission and values.



Benjamin F. Scarmozzino General Manager


 

 

Quality Policy

 

At Recycle Care Australia, our commitment to quality is central to our mission of diverting millions of kilograms of textiles from landfill and delivering innovative recycling solutions. By following a strict code of practice, we ensure transparency across our supply chain and actively work to avoid modern slavery. Our Quality Management System reflects our dedication to consistently meeting and exceeding our clients’

expectations.

Our Commitments:

  • Tracking and Measuring Quality: We document and measure our quality objectives through internal audits and management reviews, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Consistent and Reliable Service: We maintain processes that deliver a high and consistent quality of service at competitive costs, aligning with our goal to provide the best value to our clients.
  • Client Relationships: We build strong, lasting relationships with our clients through effective communication, feedback mechanisms, and a commitment to understanding their needs.
  • Compliance: We meet all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring that our services adhere to industry standards.
  • Valuing Our People: Our employees are our most valuable asset. We recognise their contributions and are committed to providing ongoing training and development to maintain high service standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Every employee at Recycle Care Australia is responsible for upholding and improving the quality of services in their respective roles, driving the company’s mission forward.

 

By embracing this philosophy and using the ISO 9001:2015 standard as our guiding framework, Recycle Care Australia guarantees a high standard of service, tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Management regularly reviews our Quality Management System to ensure its ongoing suitability, effectiveness, and alignment with industry best practices.

 

 

Benjamin F. Scarmozzino General Manager