In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Lauren Randall (Team Leader, Drinking Water Quality Program, Hunter Water) and Beatrice Yong (Senior Technical Advisor, Water Corporation) sit down with the Australian Water Association for an insightful conversation on biosolids management. 

As members of the Australian-New Zealand Biosolids Partnership (ANZBP) Advisory Committee, Lauren and Beatrice bring deep expertise and data from over a decade of research to explore the evolving landscape of biosolids reuse, the emerging challenges, and the exciting opportunities on the horizon. 

The discussion highlights findings from ANZBP's biennial survey, which tracks industry trends across Australia and New Zealand, revealing a steady rise in agricultural applications, complex regulatory challenges, and a growing push towards renewable energy production and circular economy initiatives. They also discuss potential impacts of emerging contaminants, such as PFAS, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration to find innovative, sustainable solutions.