A new study outlines a key advance in turning apple waste into an environmentally-friendly packaging material that could serve as an alternative to plastic.
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APCO gets government accreditation
The Australian Government this week gave the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) its tick of approval as an accredited national product stewardship scheme working to ensure that Australia’s packaging can be recycled, reused and kept out of landfill.
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Breaking new ground
Environmental laboratory and soil science consultancy service SESL Australia uses science to unlock the potential of excavation waste and turn it into topsoil.
A FOGO first for inner Sydney
Inner West Council in Western Sydney, New South Wales, will roll out food organics recycling to all households within the next four years, becoming the first inner Sydney council to make the commitment.
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Battery recycling scheme B-cycle launches nationwide
B-cycle, Australia’s new national government-backed battery recycling scheme, launches across the country today to combat one of the nation’s fastest-growing waste streams. It aims to redirect 90 per cent of used batteries that currently go to landfill, causing environmental impact and wasting precious resources.
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The Uber of waste
A Sydney-based company is bringing on-demand recycling to your doorstep.
Re-assessing remediation
CRC CARE continues to develop technologies to reduce soil contamination. CEO Professor Ravi Naidu talks about the current issues affecting soil remediation.
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Waste management projects funded
Forty community projects, from insect and koala research to waste management and space education, are to be funded a total of $660,320 under the Queensland Government’s latest Engaging Science Grants.
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Community grants to cut waste, energy costs
Community organisations across the state can cut energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce waste thanks to two Victorian Government programs.
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Council signs on for waste-to-energy
A new waste processing method that will convert household waste into electricity and help manage waste costs for ratepayers will be introduced by Melton City Council in Victoria.
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