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Zeolite

Microwaving waste cooking oil into useful chemicals

Researchers from Kyushu University in Japan have developed a zeolite catalyst that can be heated using microwaves to convert waste …
organics contamination

Why contamination is a problem for organics recycling

When asked what the greatest challenge is facing the Australian organics recycling industry, the answer is unfortunately too easy – …
Illegal

New system addresses illegal dumping in Geelong

The City of Greater Geelong is leveraging technology, data and innovation to tackle illegal rubbish dumping outside a North Geelong …
Textile

Kempsey Shire Council launches textile recovery program to reduce landfill

A new textile recovery program is being launched in the Kempsey Shire to provide residents with a convenient and responsible …
waste-to-energy

City of Gold Coast seeks waste-to-energy technology for new precinct

Industry pundits have described the City of Gold Coast’s approach to dwindling landfill capacity – an Advanced Resource Recovery Centre …
sand

CDE’s technology drives plant optimisation for NSW sand producer

Leading wet processing equipment supplier CDE has commissioned a new 400 tonnes per hour (tph) plant for New South Wales-based …
problematic plastic

Next steps to tackle problematic plastics in NSW

The New South Wales Government is seeking community and industry feedback on new proposals to tackle problematic plastic waste, promote …

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Goulburn

Goulburn Waste Management Centre announces staged opening

The Goulburn Waste Management Centre in New South Wales, known as ‘Re-Use Goulburn,’ will begin a phased opening of the …
Collections

Free tyre collections start in New Zealand

New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme is now fully operational with free collections starting this week.
FOGO

Australian Capital Territories FOGO pilot expands

The Australian Capital Territories (ACT) Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection pilot is being expanded into more than 1150 …
Goulburn

Western Australia launches additional items under Plan for Plastics ban

Takeaway food container lids and loose produce bags are the latest products to be replaced by compostable, environmentally friendly alternatives …
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vape recycling

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 …
packaging targets

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.
waste and recycling in Australia

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 …