There’s been strides in innovation at Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facilities and, in particular, thermal treatment plants in recent years. Improving waste recycling rates in line with the principles of the circular economy and driving up air quality are top priorities for many countries around the world. The design engineers at Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) have taken on this challenge head-on.
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8 billion containers go from trash to treasure with Return and Earn
A major environment and recycling milestone was reached at the weekend with eight billion eligible containers returned through the New South Wales Return and Earn return point network.
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Enviro grants help school sustainability
Schools from the Macleay Sustainable Schools Network were awarded funding as part of the first Enviro Grants program.
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Quayclean sweeps up Melbourne Market contract
Quayclean Australia will provide cleaning, hygiene and waste management services to the Melbourne Market at Epping after being appointed by the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) and Plenary Asset Management.
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Wastewater wetlands project at Cowes
Westernport Water’s wastewater treatment plant is studying how floating wetlands can be used to manage treated effluent and emissions produced from wastewater treatment.
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Komatsu to open new Melbourne branch
So that it can better service and support new, rental and used equipment customers in the greater Melbourne region, Komatsu has started construction of a new branch at Truganina in Melbourne’s south-west.
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EfW in NSW – Where are we now?
Esther Hughes, Principal Environmental Planner, MRA Consulting Group, takes a look at the state of play for EfW.
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Takeaway containers next on ACT ban list
The ACT Government is seeking written submissions from businesses, industry and the community on the proposed phase-out of more single-use plastics, including takeaway containers.
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Waste Expo: Transition from waste to recovery
Waste Expo 2022 brings together industry, business and government leaders to share their views on creating a sustainable future.
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Townsville battles rubbish dumping
Townsville City Council is warning locals to stop illegal rubbish dumping as the city battles more than 50 dumping reports each month.
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