Quarantine waste, including recyclables, returned to Australia from Australian Antarctic stations

For the purposes of this indicator, waste is defined as materials that are no longer wanted, needed or used and which require treatment or disposal. TYPE OF INDICATOR There are three types of indicators used in this report: 1.Describes the CONDITION of important elements of a system; 2.Show the extent of the major PRESSURES exerted on a system; 3.Determine RESPONSES to either condition or changes in the condition of a system.

This indicator is one of: PRESSURE RATIONALE FOR INDICATOR SELECTION The data will assist Australia in meeting Article 17 of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, namely, to report annually on the steps taken to implement the Protocol. This indicator will also assist in monitoring the extent to which waste minimisation is occurring, and furthering planning and policy measures appropriate to efficient and effective waste management practices.