Australia’s largest food manufacturer Nestlé has partnered with recycler iQ Renew and launched a trial to combat post-consumer soft plastic going to landfill.
EPA officers check multiple waste facilities for compliance
NSW Environment Protection Authority officers have inspected 12 waste sites across NSW as part of a proactive compliance and inspection campaign.
Waste Expo Australia’s conference goes digital in 2020
Following the cancellation of Waste Expo Australia 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s largest gathering of waste management and resource recovery professionals will migrate its conference online this October and November.
Majority of Aussie consumers purchasing sustainable products
New research has revealed 85 per cent of Australian consumers want retailers and brands to be more transparent about the origins and sustainability of their products and whether they are engaging in ethical practices.
EPA approves West Gate Tunnel soil landfill sites
EPA Victoria has approved two landfill sites to host the $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel Project’s PFAS-contaminated soil.
PhD student halting construction waste
University of South Australia PhD student Gabriela Dias Guimaraes is developing a computer framework that helps designers, architects and engineers take waste into consideration at every step of construction projects.
Envirostream to recycle spent EV batteries
Envirostream, an owned subsidiary of Lithium Australia has announced that it expects to begin regular recycling of end-of-life battery packs from electric vehicles in coming weeks.
Cleanaway reports earnings growth during pandemic
Cleanaway has announced earnings growth and operating leverage in its full year results. It announced a 8.7 per cent net profit rise to $152.9 million, due to an increase in its solids, liquid and health waste services.
Your industry in August 2020
Following a survey conducted by Waste Management Review’s publisher, we reveal the latest stats from businesses in the sector as we move into a new normal following the peak of COVID-19 challenges.
First ice cream brand to use new recycling technology
Last year, Magnum was the first ice cream brand to use recycled polypropylene plastic in its packaging and now its rolling out over 7 million new tubs and lids for its pints range.