AORA - Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited

What AORA - Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited does

AORA (Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited) is the national industry association for organics recycling in Australia. Incorporated in 2012 and operating as a non-profit from HOVE, SA with a small national team of approximately 8 employees, AORA serves organics processors, local government councils (164 currently offer FOGO/Food Organics Garden Organics services), agricultural end-users of compost, and equipment and service suppliers across the country. Its mission is to maximise the recycling and reuse of organic materials within a circular economy and to promote the benefits of compost, soil conditioners and mulches. The association maintains state committees in VIC, NSW and QLD and is governed by a Board chaired by Kali Martin (Pure Environmental) with Daniel van Veen (Veolia) as Vice Chair.

AORA does not develop proprietary technology. Its core products and services are AORA Membership (recurring subscriptions for processors, councils, consultants and suppliers), AORA Events (annual June conference, regional breakfasts, workshops, webinars, field days, plus partner events AWRE and Waste Expo), the Find a Composter public directory, Compost Fact Sheets covering application in agriculture, parks, sporting fields, orchards and viticulture, the Vision 2031 strategic roadmap (targeting 80% organics recycling by 2026 and 95% by 2031), and a suite of policy papers and position statements on topics including FOGO mandates, biosolids, contamination and biodegradable plastics. AORA holds formal engagement with Standards Australia on AS4454-2012 (Composts, soil conditioners and mulches) and AS4736-2006 (Biodegradable plastics), and runs advocacy programmes with state environmental agencies including NSW EPA, QLD DETSI and WA DWER.

The business model combines three recurring or repeat-purchase revenue streams: annual membership fees from organics processors, councils, consultants and equipment suppliers; event registration fees (e.g., $79-$99 for QLD Breakfast June 2026, $189-$219 for the AORA 2025 Forum full-day ticket); and corporate sponsorship through a four-tier Partner Program (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) anchored by equipment suppliers (SKALA Environmental, Lincom Group/Komptech, Finlay Waste & Recycling, EDGE via FOCUS enviro, Hitachi) and complementary associations (Australasian Bioplastics Association) and consultancies (RMCG, MRA Consulting). Distribution is community-led and event-driven, supported by a monthly e-newsletter, the aora.org.au website, social media and partnerships with industry media such as Inside Waste and Waste Management Review.

Name

AORA - Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited

Legal name

Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited

Website

https://aora.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AORA is the national non-profit industry association for organics recycling in Australia, serving processors, the 164 councils running FOGO services, agricultural users and equipment suppliers through membership, advocacy, events and standards development for compost and biodegradable plastics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

National (Australia)

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AORA generates revenue through annual membership fees from organics processors, councils, consultants, and equipment suppliers. Members receive exclusive access to resources, discounts for events, and advocacy services.
2. Event Registration: Revenue generated from ticket sales for annual conferences, regional breakfast events, workshops, webinars and partner events like AWRE and Waste Expo.
3. Sponsorship and Partnership: Corporate partnerships including Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze tiers provide sponsorship revenue from equipment suppliers and service providers in the organics industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AORA is the national industry association for organics recycling in Australia, providing membership services, policy advocacy, industry standards development, education, and networking events for processors, councils, consultants, and equipment suppliers. Its core offering centres on a tiered membership program, an annual conference and regional events, a Find a Composter public directory, compost fact sheets, and policy position papers, all aimed at advancing FOGO collection and the circular economy for organic materials.

Product overview

AORA (Australian Organics Recycling Association Limited) is a national industry association for the organics recycling sector, not a product company. It provides membership services, advocacy, events, and educational resources rather than a unified software platform. The core offering consists of membership benefits including access to resources and event discounts; AORA Events encompassing the annual conference, regional breakfasts, and webinars; the Find a Composter directory tool; Compost Fact Sheets for education; the Vision 2031 strategic roadmap; policy papers and position statements; and a monthly E-Newsletter. These services work together to support, advocate for, and connect members within Australia's organics recycling industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AORA Membership Annual industry membership providing organics recycling businesses, councils, consultants, and equipment suppliers with exclusive access to resources, event discounts, advocacy services, and member communications.
• AORA Events Annual conference held in June, regional breakfast events, workshops, webinars, field days, and partner events including AWRE and Waste Expo, providing networking and education for the organics recycling industry.
• Find a Composter Directory Online directory connecting households and businesses with composter service providers across Australia.
• Compost Fact Sheets Educational resources covering compost products, production processes, and application guidance across various end-use sectors including agriculture, sporting fields, orchards, and viticulture.
• Policy Papers and Position Statements Formal positions and statements on topical issues including FOGO services, biosolids, contamination, and regulatory frameworks affecting the organics recycling industry.
• AORA E-Newsletter Monthly electronic newsletter providing updates on industry news, policy developments, upcoming events, and advocacy efforts from AORA and partner organizations.
• AORA Partner Program Tiered corporate sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) providing equipment suppliers, consultancies, and service providers with sponsorship, exhibition, and promotional opportunities at AORA events and channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vision 2031 targets: 80% organics recycling by 2026, 95% by 2031
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• AIC GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Distribution partnership with SKALA Environmental for mobile biochar and waste-to-energy solutions. AIC Group is expanding into Australasian market with EcoChar Phoenix 8000 technology for managing organic overburden from composting facilities.
• Corporate CarbonsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025MOU with OREZ for strategic partnership to unlock new value in organic waste processing. Corporate Carbon brings carbon credit expertise to enable clients to register facilities for Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and voluntary carbon credits.
• ACOR (Australian Council of Recycling)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022MoU established December 2022 for collaborative partnership to add value to strategic objectives and progress policy development and advocacy relating to organic recycling. Collaborating on national battery behaviour change campaign.
• SKALA EnvironmentalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Partner of AORA. SKALA Environmental provides equipment solutions and support for organics/FOGO processing, composting, MSW, and biomass processing industries. Distributes Eggersmann range nationally and provides sales, service, and equipment supply.
• Australasian Bioplastics AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner of AORA. Collaborates on certified compostable products education and policy, providing certification for compostable packaging that supports FOGO services and organics recycling.
• Lincom GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner of AORA. Exclusive distributor of Komptech equipment in Australia, providing composting turners, shredders, and processing equipment with service and parts support.
• Finlay Waste & RecyclingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner of AORA. Supplier of Terex Ecotec trommel screens and recycling equipment for organics processing operations.
• OREZsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Partner of AORA. Provider of end-to-end solutions for organic waste processing. Has strategic partnership with Corporate Carbon for carbon credit opportunities.
• Pacific Materials HandlingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner of AORA. Equipment supplier for materials handling in organics processing.
• CEMAC TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationBronze Partner of AORA. Provides integrated systems for organics processing to produce quality, market-ready outputs.
• Premier TechsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBronze Partner of AORA. Supplier of wood fiber machines and screening equipment for substrate production.
• Sphere InfrastructuresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze Partner of AORA. Focused on integrated projects across waste, water, energy and transport sectors.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery AustraliasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Partner of AORA. Supplier of ZW-7 wheel loaders for the organics industry with focus on operator comfort and reliability.
• Material Processing SolutionssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of IFE equipment (including Aeroselector) in Australia and New Zealand for compost processing solutions.
• FOCUS envirosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment supplier offering tailored solutions from single equipment supply to complete integrated processing systems. Supplies EDGE equipment including trommel screens and stacker turners.
• RMCGsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMulti-disciplinary consultancy specialising in environment, agriculture and communities. Collaborated with AORA on updated Compost Fact Sheets and facilitates webinars on on-farm organics.
• MRA Consulting GroupsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborated with AORA and NSW EPA on FOGO education video resources for community engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aora

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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