New Melbourne waste plan drives environmental & economic goals
The Victorian Government has released its plan for how Melbourne’s waste and recycling needs will be delivered over the next decade.
TIC opening celebrates putting waste mattress problem to bed
Scores of industry VIPs and guests gathered for TIC Group’s official opening of its Australia-first automated mattress recycling plant on Friday (14 October).
WMAA announces new CEO
The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) has appointed Gayle Sloan as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Applications open for weighbridge grants
NSW EPA has officially opened Round 4 of the Weighbridge Fund, with up to $75,000 available per individual grant.
New EPA VIC campaign targets C&D waste dumping
EPA Victoria (EPA VIC) is rolling out an advertising campaign in north-west Victoria as part of its focus to reduce the illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
SA waives waste levy to aid storm clean-up
The South Australian EPA (EPA SA) is allowing communities affected by the recent stormy weather to dispose of the resulting waste for free.
CRN Australia 2016 Annual National Forum
17-18 November 2016
Marcoola, QLD
This year’s Community Recycling Network (CRN) Australia forum will be held at the Surf Air Beach Hotel, with the theme being “Waste to Wages”.
The forum is an open gathering which attracts attendees from the community recycling, waste management, social enterprise and local government sectors.
The event will cover topics such as:
– High end e-waste, 3D printing and the makerspace revolution
– The social enterprise marketplace
– Mattress recycling: product stewardship
– From house to home: providing recycled furniture to refugees
– Deconstruction for optimum reuse
– Container deposit scheme update.
More information, including the booking link, are on the CRN website “Forum” page.
Garage Sale Trail 2016
22 October 2016
Nationwide
Now in its sixth year, Garage Sale Trail is a free, council-powered day of garage sales that attracts over 300 000 bargain-loving shoppers across Australia.
The day helps people sell their unwanted items, while at the same time bringing communities together to think about reuse and rethink the idea of what waste really is, all while having a good time.