Four new schemes join a range of organisations represented at the launch of the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence at Parliament House on Monday night.
Recovering resources and rebuilding our industry
Waste 2021 – the industry’s leading waste management conference – is returning to Opal Cove Resort this May.
A piece of the puzzle: Cleanaway
Solving Australia’s waste crisis will require recovery solutions at every level of the waste hierarchy and resource chain. Cleanaway’s Mikaela Orme explains.
Veolia and DoD join forces to eliminate disposable cups
Veolia, in partnership with Army & Air Force Canteen Service, has launched a trial of RecycleMe coffee cups at RAAF Williamtown in NSW’s Hunter region.
ABRI webinar to explore mixed battery packing guidelines
The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) is working with NWRIC, WRIQ, WRINT, WRIWA and WRISA to deliver a national webinar program that will provide information about recent changes to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, and what this means for the storage and transport of batteries.
EPA VIC steps up fire risk enforcement
EPA Victoria is intensifying its enforcement campaign at recycling sites, with inspection teams applying a zero-tolerance approach that has already cut the size and impact of recycling fires in Melbourne.
Fed Govt opens $30M Commercialisation Fund
The Federal Government has opened a new $30 million Commercialisation Fund, with the aim of fostering projects that bring industry and researchers together to commercialise new manufacturing products and processes.
World Bank approves $105M waste management project in India
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $105 million project to support Kerala, India in strengthening its solid waste management systems and services.
Reliability in the field: Cat and Global Renewables
To help its Eastern Creek alternative waste treatment facility process 220,000 tonnes of waste each year, Global Renewables relies on a fleet of heavy-duty Caterpillar wheel loaders.
Clinical waste continuity: Veolia
Veolia Australia and New Zealand’s proactive approach to clinical waste management has been recognised with an Above and Beyond award from SA Health.