Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) and its Russian consortium partner, Atomenergomash subsidiary ZiO-Podolsk, have received notice to proceed on the construction of two new waste-to-energy (WtE) plants in Moscow.
Recycled WestConnex sandstone used at Western Sydney airport
Millions of tonnes of sandstone taken from underneath Sydney’s WestConnex is being repurposed to build parts of Western Sydney International Airport.
WA Budget allocates $35M to support export ban
The Western Australian Government has allocated $30 million in infrastructure grants funding to support the implementation of the Council of Australian Governments’ forthcoming waste export bans.
EPA VIC approves Camperdown Compost expansion
EPA Victoria has approved a plan to expand and upgrade the Camperdown Compost Company’s facility at Gnotuk in southwestern Victoria.
NSW EPA to consider health impacts in prosecutions
The NSW EPA has updated its Prosecution Guidelines, which identify the factors the EPA takes into account when deciding whether to launch legal proceedings, including prosecutions, under the EPA’s environment protection legislation.
WA seeks consultation on waste-derived materials framework
The Western Australian Government is seeking community feedback on its proposed legislative framework for waste-derived materials.
NWRIC State Associations update: October
National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) State Affiliates provide a detailed overview of industry and policy changes across the country.
Microplastics discovery to inform waste management strategies
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has provided the first ever global estimate for microplastics on the seafloor, with results suggesting there are 14 million tonnes in the deep ocean.
What the Federal Budget means for the waste sector
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg revealed a $249m boost for the waste and recycling industry as part of the Federal Budget announcement on Tuesday evening, in the hopes of stopping more than 600,000 tonnes of waste ending up in landfill and also creating industry jobs.
Envirosuite webinar to explore social licence strategies
Environmental and operational managers at waste and resource recovery facilities can receive several hundred odour complaints a year.