Big Bag Recovery has joined forces with GMC member GT Recycling to expand industrial plastic bag recycling across Victoria.
GT Recycling will process bulk bags made from woven polypropylene (wPP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) at its Moolap facility, recovered through Big Bag Recovery’s government-approved product stewardship scheme. These bags – previously sent to landfill or burned – are now being transformed into recycled resin pellets for local manufacturing.
Big Bag Recovery, GT Recycling and Circular Communities Australia are now collectively on track to recycle more than 5.5 million kilograms of bulk bags each year. This milestone reflects growing momentum for circular economy initiatives that turn waste into valuable new resources. GT Recycling will receive and process bags locally in Victoria and also handle material from neighbouring states, including Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.
“This partnership is about more than recycling – it’s about creating a sustainable future for our industries and our communities. We’re proud to be part of a solution that keeps valuable materials in circulation and supports Australian manufacturing,” said Brett McLean, GT Recycling’s Business Development Manager.
Helena Tierney, General Manager of Big Bag Recovery, added, “This partnership expands local processing capacity and empowers manufacturers to use recycled materials—driving a thriving circular economy.”