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Queensland government funds solar panel recycling pilot
Thousands of solar panels on Queensland homes, businesses and solar farms will be recycled at end-of-life and reused for parts, …
Fieldmans Waste improves recovery with new C&D recycling plant
A new construction and demolition (C&D) recycling plant is fast tracking the circular economy ambitions of a Victorian business.
Introducing Ecobatt’s Battery Safety Bin
Ecobatt’s Battery Safety Bin is a solution for safe storage and transportation of mixed household batteries.
How a coffee grinder and scrap tyres led to the creation of sulphur-free oil
Using a coffee grinder, a freezer and a furnace, researchers have discovered a chemical synergy between scrap tyres and polystyrene …
Forum helps navigate the product stewardship pathway
The 2024 Australian Product Stewardship Forum will bring together business and government leaders in product stewardship in Australia and Europe.
Fairfield community celebrate success of the new Wetherill Park Return and Earn depot
The Fairfield community came together on 15 April to celebrate the new Wetherill Park Return and Earn depot and its …
RecycleSmart provides recycling solutions for businesses
Small businesses are among the worst recyclers, not because they don’t want to recycle, but because they often don’t have …
Cleanaway applies for licence to develop waste to energy facility
The EPA Victoria is assessing an application for a development licence of a Melbourne Energy and Resource Centre (MERC) that …
ResourceCo opens new glass recycling plant
ResourceCo is taking on previously unrecyclable waste with a new multi-million-dollar recycling facility in South Australia.
Repurpose It creates circular economy with organics recycling
Repurpose It is using organics recycling to highlight the benefits of a circular economy, while encouraging Victorians to live with …
Komptech CEA Terminator shreds the toughest waste
Slow-speed shredders play a critical role in the waste management sector. With their rugged design and adaptability, the Komptech CEA Terminator …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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APCO and Australia’s packaging targets
Chris Foley, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation explains how Australia will deliver on National Packaging Targets.
Why waste and recycling is key to Australia’s economic future: NWRIC
Rick Ralph, Chief Executive Officer of the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC), lays bare the need for industry …
The Last Word: Busting plastic pollution myths
Mike Ritchie, Managing Director MRA Consulting Group, explains why stopping plastic pollution is a four-legged chair – better recycling, bans, …
Waste industry draws fire
Victorian Waste Management Association Executive Officer Brett Lemin talks about the importance of industry being aware of its obligations and equipped with the knowledge to prevent …