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Product stewardship program development and evaluation

Product stewardship places responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a product—including end-of-life disposal—on producers, importers, and other stakeholders

Helping governments, industry associations, and businesses create effective and sustainable programs, RMCG specialists provide technical support for designing, implementing, and evaluating product stewardship programs that reduce environmental impacts and support regulatory compliance.

Our team works closely with clients to develop stewardship strategies tailored to specific products, markets, and regulatory environments, bringing thorough expertise in system design, stakeholder engagement, cost modelling and performance metrics.

Beyond stewardship program development, we offer robust program evaluation services, helping clients identify opportunities for improvement, enhance compliance, and demonstrate value to regulators, industry partners and the public. Using data-driven methods, we assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and environmental outcomes of stewardship initiatives, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and ongoing improvement.

Team

Matt Shanahan

Matt Shanahan

Managing Principal

B.Tech. (Env.)

Matt has been working in the water/irrigation industry for the past 15 years, having spent the last 12 years with RMCG consulting to a range of private and government clients.  Matt has worked extensively in the field of recycled water and organics management, having prepared master plans, land capability assessments, irrigation management plans and environmental management plans for a range of clients.  He is also experienced in the development of works approval applications and undertaking technical assessments involving the management of soils, nutrients and salinity/sodicity.

Dr Anne-Maree Boland

Dr Anne-Maree Boland

Associate

PhD., B.Ag.Sci.

Anne-Maree has 25 years’ experience in dealing with natural resource and water management in agricultural industries. This has included research and development and consulting in the areas of sustainable management practices, water use efficiency, recycled water and environmental management systems. Anne-Maree has been a Non-Executive Director for GWRDC and IAL, is a Churchill Fellow and recipient of the University of Melbourne Chancellors Prize. She has extensive experience as a knowledge broker and establishing partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups including government, water and agricultural industries.

Isabel Axiö

Isabel Axiö

Senior Consultant

B.Env.Mgt. (Sustainable Development)

Isabel has 6 years’ experience in the environmental management sector and her key areas of expertise are in sustainable management of recycled water and organic wastes. Waste is an important and longstanding interest of Isabel’s, especially organic waste avoidance, processing, whole production-line waste minimisation, as well as recycling and product stewardship projects. She wants to link this interest with interdisciplinary environmental projects in climate change mitigation, sustainable natural resource management and agricultural production systems.

Carl Larsen

Carl Larsen

Principal

B.Env.Sci., B.Soc.Sci. (Env.), PG.Cert.CCPI.

Carl is a socio-environmental scientist with 15 years’ experience in planning, delivery and evaluation of agriculture and natural resource management programs, integrated water management, climate change and stakeholder engagement. He understands the practical implications of policy and science on communities and agriculture. Carl has worked with a range of government departments, resource management agencies, research and development corporations, private organisations and communities around Australia on catchment management, sustainable water use, resource management in agriculture/horticulture, land use, climate change, strategic planning, industry development, extension and practice change.

Morag Anderson

Morag Anderson

Consultant

BSc (Hons), Dip.Proj.Mgmnt

Morag is an experienced project manager, with a great ability to synthesise technical information and communicate it to a wide audience.  She has a great understanding of regulatory processes. She also brings critical thinking and an awareness of individual differences and needs to projects.  She has a science background with a broad understanding of environmental disciplines.

Natasha Frazer

Natasha Frazer

Consultant

BSc (Chemical Systems)

Natasha has recently joined RMCG and has a degree and experience in Chemical Systems. She has an interest in the agri-food and environmental sectors and has theoretical and practical knowledge in process engineering, sustainability, agriculture and waste management.

Emily Tee

Emily Tee

Senior Consultant

B.Ag.Sci., Grad.Dip.App.Sci. (Hort), Dip.Bus.

Emily is a multi-skilled professional with experience in design, delivery and review of programs and projects in the environmental and agricultural sectors. She combines excellent strategic thinking skills with a proven ability to problem-solve and effectively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders. Emily has particular skills in relationship building and collaboration with individuals, teams and industry groups to lead and implement change and deliver on outcomes.

Samuel Lawson

Samuel Lawson

Senior Consultant

B.Sci. (Chemistry), M.Env.Mgt (ongoing)

Sam is a strategic leader in resource recovery, compliance and illegal waste, with experience in developing waste strategies, securing infrastructure funding and engaging stakeholders to drive circular economy outcomes.

Casey O’Toole

Casey O’Toole

Consultant

B.Env.Eng.(Hons), B.Sci.(Marine Science)

Casey is a dedicated environmental professional with extensive experience in waste management, project management, water conservation, and environmental technology for sustainability.

Casey is proficient in auditing practices that enhance operational efficiency to promote a circular economy. Her understanding of the management of waste by-products from industrial processes has allowed Casey to develop innovative solutions that comply with environmental regulations.

Having worked in both the public and private sectors in Australia Casey has successfully managed a variety of environmental projects while building strong relationships with all stakeholders.  Casey is committed to driving impactful environmental initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future.

Jesse Clune

Jesse Clune

Consultant

B.Ag. (Hons)

Jesse is committed to improving the sustainability of the Australian agricultural sector and recognises agriculture can play a vital role in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss, without impacting farm bottom lines. They are passionate about using their knowledge of soils, pest management and data analysis to improve outcomes for farmers and the environment. This is reflected in their research, which has explored novel biofertilisers and sustainable solutions to pest slugs.

Jesse is an early career consultant with technical proficiencies in quantitative data analysis and visualisation, soil sampling and management, pest slug management and report writing. They have been involved in RD&E plan reviews and strategic planning to increase industry engagement.