Evoro is a name making waves in hazardous and liquid waste management, proving that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.
The company’s leadership team, headed by the newly appointed CEO Susie McBurney, boasts over 20 years of industry expertise.
Recently featured in Waste Management Review, McBurney shared her vision for Evoro. She emphasizes the company’s commitment to sustainability and technical innovation in waste solutions.
McBurney’s track record includes leadership at Cleanaway and REMONDIS Australia. Now at Evoro, she is focused on building on the company’s strong foundation to drive its vision forward.
Evoro’s focus on sustainability
Evoro’s goal is to reimagine waste management.
How? By treating waste as a reusable resource.
Building on its environmentally-sound practices, Evoro offers solutions for everything ranging from hazardous and non-hazardous waste, bin hire, advanced industrial services, waste audits, and more.
McBurney describes Evoro as a “powerhouse in total waste solutions,” committed to “finding solutions that return and reuse materials.”
It’s at the “forefront of technical waste treatment solutions, with the aim to provide input into the circular economy.”
Evoro’s services: All-size business solutions
Evoro provides waste management solutions for businesses of all sizes, and these solutions are tailored to their clients’ specific needs.
The company employs a team of chemists, engineers, and operational specialists, thus positioning itself as a leader in its field.
Some key initiatives include:
- Chemical neutralisation processes:
- Balancing pH levels in acidic and alkaline waste to create safe, reusable by-products.
- Balancing pH levels in acidic and alkaline waste to create safe, reusable by-products.
- Wastewater treatment:
- Meeting regulatory standards while converting hazardous materials into non-toxic substances.
- Meeting regulatory standards while converting hazardous materials into non-toxic substances.
- Recycling and recovery:
- Recovering resources such as waste glycol, an organic compound often used as antifreeze, with recovery rates as high as 90%.
Evoro also invests heavily in upgrades to its facilities, such as the Laverton site in Victoria currently modernizing its processes and increasing capacity.
It’s a set of initiatives (and even a philosophy) that aligns perfectly with their statement: ‘We care for the environment the way we care for our customers.’
What sets Evoro apart
Ultimately, Evoro plays a critical role in building a circular economy – one where resources are reused and waste is minimized.
Their approach goes beyond just meeting today’s waste management needs. Instead, it’s all about anticipating future challenges and opportunities.
McBurney’s leadership philosophy emphasizes structure, resilience, and a big-picture mindset. “I uncover new opportunities and have the grit and resilience to capitalize on them,” she says.
The full interview can be read in Waste Management Review.
About the author
Cheryl has contributed to various international publications, with a fervor for data and technology. She explores the intersection of emerging tech trends with logistics, focusing on how digital innovations are reshaping industries on a global scale. When she's not dissecting the latest developments in AI-driven innovation and digital solutions, Cheryl can be found gaming, kickboxing, or navigating the novel niches of consumer gadgetry.
