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ACOR releases issues paper on battery crisis
One year on from a battery fire that destroyed a recycling facility in Australia’s capital city, the peak body for …
KOR adds A4 Schwarze Regenerative air street sweeper to its stable
The A4 Schwarze Regenerative air street sweeper is a compact and versatile sweeper that operates with full size performance.
Drone inspections to reduce waste and resource recycling fires
Environment Protection Authority Victoria will use drone flyovers this summer to check waste and resource recovery businesses are doing all …
Emergencies send warning on dangers of batteries in landfill
Two smouldering fire emergencies in Anglesea, Victoria have highlighted the dangers of inappropriate disposal of batteries.
CJD, Volvo machinery tailored to waste management
Together, CJD Equipment and Volvo CE offer a selection of machinery tailored to meet the distinctive demands of the waste management …
Researchers improve the quality of recycled concrete aggregates
Flinders University and The University of Melbourne experts are developing a ‘value add’ for old broken concrete to ‘upcycle’ coarse …
Turmec and plastics, a sustainable revolution in the making
Recycling plant solutions and equipment provider Turmec is using its global experience to propel a sustainable revolution for plastics.
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 …
Polymaster sets standard in wastewater, chemical storage
Storing wastewater and other hazardous chemicals is not a market opportunity for the faint of heart. Getting it wrong can …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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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 …
Cigarette butts: Waste or resource?
Shannon Mead, Executive Director, No More Butts Ltd asks is recycling cigarette butts a waste of time, or a waste …
WRIWA reviews state strategy
Waste and Recycling Industry Association of Western Australia President Mike Harper reviews the state’s Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 and the impact …