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Hanson landfill

Hanson pioneers new technology and concepts at Wollert landfill

Spotlight on the technology and concepts behind Hanson’s landmark Wollert landfill.
organic waste processing

Cutting edge organic waste processing with Sustainable Generation

In sustainable waste management, Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM)) in British Columbia, Canada, stands out for its cutting-edge approach to …
soft plastics recycling trial

Soft plastics recycling trial to start in Queensland

The Queensland Government is partnering with Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia Limited to conduct a pilot soft plastics recycling scheme in …
resource hub training

Resource Hub training for waste management facilities, an investment in people

Resource Hub boasts an impressive resume delivering training sessions for waste management facilities across Australia. Founder and Director Lacey Webb, …
fornnax shredder

FORNNAX, SR-200 HD shredder

Based on customer demand for high-capacity pre-shredders, Fornnax has developed the SR-200 HD primary shredder. More powerful than its predecessor, …
landfill gas

Ennovo unlocks economic, environmental benefits with landfill gas

Environmental management company Ennovo lives by the motto ‘your gas, your revenue’. Managing Director Dr Ben Dearman explains how waste management …
Kanadevia

Hitachi Zosen Inova changes name to Kanadevia Inova

As part of a strategic rebranding, Hitachi Zosen Inova has changed its name to Kanadevia Inova, effective 1 October.

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Gippsland

Gippsland facility expansion to increase FOGO composting

The Gippsland Regional Organics facility will receive a $12.2 million upgrade to increase the plant’s capacity to process organic waste …
RMIT

Consumers confused about where and how to responsibly discard of textiles: RMIT report

The first-ever nationwide study into how Australians use and dispose of clothing has revealed people are buying too many clothes …
Kiama

Kiama Council sets draft waste strategy

Kiama Council in New South Wales has developed a waste and sustainable materials strategy to reduce waste, improve resource recovery, …
Seafood

From seafood waste to biodegradable packaging

Researchers from the University of Connecticut have discovered a path to turn seafood waste such as crab and lobster shells …
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The Last Word: Reframing the waste hierachy

Repair and reuse provide a positive waste prevention measure. Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Professor Leanne Wiseman, explains.
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Is the vape cloud clearing?

Shannon Mead, Executive Director, No More Butts, considers the progress made on vaping reforms in the past year and asks, …
product stewardship

Why better product stewardship will benefit recycling sector

Suzanne Toumbourou, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council of Recycling, explains why better product stewardship will reward the recycling …
circular economy Victoria

Sustainability Victoria outlines state’s path to circular economy leader

Sustainability Victoria has a vision for Victoria to become the national leader of circular economy within three years. How? Chief …
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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.