What Green Industries does

Green Industries SA (GISA) is a statutory authority of the Government of South Australia, established under the Green Industries SA Act 2004 and headquartered in Adelaide. It operates as South Australia's lead agency for circular economy, waste management, and resource recovery, administering competitive grant programs (AIM Grants, LEAP Grants, Circular Infrastructure Grants, Recycling Modernisation Fund, Regional Transport Subsidies, Kerbside Food Waste Systems Grants) to councils, businesses, industry associations, and community organizations, alongside delivering policy frameworks such as the 2025-2030 Circular Economy Strategy and single-use plastic bans.

Its product portfolio is a mix of grant program administration, policy/toolkit publications, and consumer-facing digital tools. The most notable consumer product is the Saveful mobile app, a free recipe personalization tool addressing South Australia's 200,000 tonnes of annual food waste. Public-facing products include the Which Bin recycling education campaign, the Replace The Waste single-use plastics campaign, and the Flood/Bushfire disaster waste management guidelines. Disaster waste management is a recognized capability, demonstrated through the 2019-20 bushfire response (50,000 tonnes managed, ~30% recycled) and the 2022-23 River Murray flood response (34,726 tonnes collected, 430 demolitions, 1,381 tonnes asbestos removed). Its flagship infrastructure funding channel is administration of the Australian Government's $200 million Recycling Modernisation Fund within South Australia.

GISA operates as a non-commercial government agency funded by state appropriation and co-funded Australian Government programs. It does not charge for services; grants are disbursed to eligible recipients. Its revenue model is effectively government appropriation plus administration of pass-through funding (notably the Recycling Modernisation Fund where 50% applicant co-contribution is required). Customer segments are layered: South Australian councils (primary) receiving kerbside reform funding, South Australian businesses and industry associations (primary) receiving AIM/LEAP grants, South Australian households (primary) reached via Which Bin and Saveful, and secondary segments including social enterprises (via the Circular Impact Accelerator) and emergency services/disaster response agencies. Distribution combines direct engagement through named program managers with multi-channel partnerships, community campaigns, and digital tools.

Name

Green Industries

Legal name

Green Industries SA

Website

https://greenindustries.sa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green Industries SA is a South Australian government agency that administers grants, policy frameworks, and programs driving circular economy transition, waste reduction, resource recovery, and disaster waste management across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Policy and Grants Administration

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pollution Prevention, Chemicals & Waste (incl. Plastics) (BPADALAJ), Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Circular economy programs
• Waste management grants
• Resource recovery funding
• Disaster waste management
• Recycling infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriation: Green Industries SA is a South Australian government agency operating under the Green Industries SA Act 2004, funded through government appropriation to deliver waste strategy, grants, and circular economy programs.
2. Recycling Modernisation Fund Administration: GISA administers the Australian Government's $200 million Recycling Modernisation Fund through competitive grants in South Australia, with applications from $200,000 to $2 million.
3. Grant Programs Delivery: The agency delivers multiple grant programs including AIM Grants (up to $10,000 + $5,000 implementation), LEAP Grants (up to $100,000), Circular Infrastructure Grants ($25,000-$300,000), and Regional Transport Subsidies ($800,000 total).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Green Industries SA is a South Australian government statutory authority that delivers grants, funding programs, policy frameworks, and education campaigns to advance the state's circular economy. It funds businesses, councils, and industry associations through grants such as AIM, LEAP, Circular Infrastructure Grants, and the Recycling Modernisation Fund, and runs the Saveful consumer app for food waste reduction. It also leads disaster waste management operations and provides sector-specific sustainability guides and toolkits.

Product overview

Green Industries SA (GISA) is a South Australian government agency enabling and driving circular economy transition through diverse programs and resources. The organization operates as a portfolio of interconnected services rather than a single unified product. Core offerings include: grant programs (AIM, LEAP, Circular Infrastructure, Kerbside Food Waste Systems, Regional Transport Subsidies, Recycling Modernisation Fund) supporting businesses and councils; the Saveful mobile app helping households reduce food waste; policy frameworks including the Food Waste Strategy and single-use plastics legislation; operational programs like the Disaster Waste Management Guidelines and River Murray Flood Clean-up; and industry-specific sustainability guides (hospitality, dental, government offices, fisheries). The Which Bin campaign provides public education on recycling, while the Circular Impact Accelerator supports circular economy entrepreneurs. Together these programs and tools enable waste reduction, resource recovery, and environmental sustainability across South Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saveful: A free app that helps users make dishes with ingredients already on hand to save money and reduce food waste
• Replace The Waste
• Which Bin

Products and services

• Saveful App Free mobile app that helps Australian households reduce food waste by suggesting recipes based on ingredients they already have, with tips from professional chefs and tailored recipes by taste, skill, and dietary requirements.
• Business Sustainability Program Grant program providing AIM Grants (up to $10,000 advisory subsidy plus up to $5,000 implementation) and LEAP Grants (up to $100,000, max $50,000 per fiscal year) to South Australian businesses and industry associations to support adoption of sustainable and circular economy practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• SA leads Australia in resource recovery and landfill diversion rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.

• Collab4GoodcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelivers the Circular Impact Accelerator program - a 6-week accelerator supporting South Australians with circular economy business ideas through practical learning, coaching, and connections. The partnership brings local expertise across circular economy and social enterprise.
• Business for Good NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the Circular Impact Accelerator program as a program partner, contributing expertise in circular economy development.
• StartSomeGoodsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the Circular Impact Accelerator program as a program partner.
• RawtecsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupports the Circular Impact Accelerator program as a program partner, contributing local expertise across circular economy and social enterprise.
• BlockTexxstrategicTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading textile chemical recycler partnered for Set Your Clothes Free events. Collected textiles are transported to BlockTexx's facility in Queensland for breakdown into recycled materials.
• Bedford GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSA's largest employer for people with disability, responsible for decommissioning collected linen locally before transport for recycling.
• Shred-XsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLinen recycling partner transporting low-grade household textiles to Upparel facility in Victoria for shredding into filling for new products.
• UpparelsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTextile recycling facility in Victoria receiving shredded textiles from Shred-X to create new products including boxing bags and pet beds.
• SavefulcoreTechnology or IntegrationFree app supported by GISA and SA Government that helps users reduce food waste by suggesting recipes based on ingredients already on hand. Includes tips from professional chefs.
• Green Music AustraliasupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngaged to deliver Festival City ADL Climate Action Roadmap project under LEAP funding.
• Independent Brewers Association (IBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEAP Grant supported sustainability benchmarking tool and best practice guide for craft brewing industry, developed with IBA Sustainability Project Group.
• Australian Hotels Association (SA Branch)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Sustainability Program supported development of Sustainability Guide for SA hospitality industry including educational materials and case studies.
• Festival City ADLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEAP funding supported development of Climate Action Roadmap - the first of its kind in Australia for festivals and events.
• Spencer Gulf and West Coast Prawn AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEAP Grant supported development of Pathways to Net Zero guide for prawn fishing industry, delivered by 2XE.
• Distillers SAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEAP grant supported development of Sustainability in Distilling Resources Guide for SA distillery sector.
• Heavy Vehicle Industry AustraliasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner$100,000 LEAP grant for Moving Forward Sustainability Guide specifically for heavy vehicle industry.
• Funerals AustraliasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Sustainability Program supported development of Better Practice Sustainability Guide for funeral industry.
• Rawtec and 2XEsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultancies engaged to prepare dental sustainability case studies for Australian Dental Association SA with GISA LEAP grant support.
• Environment Protection Authority (SA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in sustainable kerbside services development and state waste strategy implementation.
• Local Government Association of SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on sustainable kerbside services guide and toolkit development.
• OzHarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time GISA support for vehicles and cold storage to help feed those in need and divert food waste from landfill.
• Orora GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGlass production facility in Gawler visited by GISA board; partnership funded through Recycling Modernisation Fund.
• NAWMA (Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRF and fibre polishing plant in Edinburgh North; GISA board visit and partnership through Recycling Modernisation Fund.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR): National peak industry body representing Australia's recycling sector to government. Comparable to GISA as a stakeholder in the same circular economy ecosystem but operating as an industry convener rather than a program delivery agency.
• Planet Ark Environmental Foundation: Australian environmental NGO running national recycling and circular economy behaviour change campaigns (e.g., National Recycling Week). Overlaps with GISA's community engagement and education work such as the Which Bin campaign.
• Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW): Australian Government department that funds and co-designs national circular economy programs, including the $200M Recycling Modernisation Fund GISA administers in SA. The federal counterpart to GISA's state-level mandate.

Emerging players

• ResourceCo: Australia-headquartered waste-to-resource company operating recycling and resource recovery facilities. Comparable sector alignment with GISA's infrastructure grants and circular economy strategy, but operates as a private commercial entity rather than a government agency.
• Container Exchange (Queensland): Not-for-profit operator of Queensland's container deposit scheme. Comparable state-level circular economy delivery model (scheme administration, behaviour change) but focused on a specific waste stream rather than the broad portfolio GISA covers.

Direct peers

• Sustainability Victoria: Victoria's lead statutory agency for waste and resource recovery, operating comparable grant programs, behaviour change campaigns, and circular economy strategy delivery. Most analogous institutional peer to GISA in mandate, scale, and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Cleanaway Waste Management: Australia's largest listed waste management company operating collection, recycling, and resource recovery services across the country. Comparable to GISA's sector focus but as a private commercial operator delivering the physical infrastructure GISA funds.
• Veolia Australia and New Zealand: Global waste, water and energy services operator with significant Australian operations including resource recovery facilities. Comparable sector footprint to GISA, executing the operational recycling and circular economy work that GISA's grants help finance.
• NSW Environment Protection Authority: Larger state-level environmental regulator with a broader mandate spanning pollution control, waste, and natural resources. Overlaps GISA on waste strategy, grants, and circular economy but covers a much wider regulatory portfolio and bigger jurisdiction.

Regional players

• Waste Authority of Western Australia: Statutory authority in Western Australia providing strategic policy advice and oversight on waste management and resource recovery. Directly comparable regulatory and advisory function to GISA but operating in a different state jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/greenindustries.sa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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