The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have backed the federal government’s announcement of a $1 million grant through the National Product Stewardship Fund for clothing textiles. Read more
Iveco’s Eurocargo model is already one of Europe’s best-selling medium-duty trucks. With its versatility and manoeuvrability, it’s also gaining popularity within Australian waste operations. Read more
Plastic Free CQ, a program supported by Rockhampton Regional Council in Queensland, has helped to support local business Riverston Tea Rooms’ switch from single use plastics to sustainable options. Read more
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has released a draft advisory note on the public health considerations for disposal of radioactive waste. Read more
In an Australian first, the ACT Government has declared public events as ‘plastic-free’ under the Plastic Reduction Act, passed earlier this year. It is also engaging with the community and industry on the phase-out of the second tranche of single-use plastic items from 1 July 2022.
Sydney Water, who service the water supply needs for Greater Sydney, have developed alternative methods to satisfy the needs of the area’s growing population. Read more
Fifteen regional councils will receive funding to help future-proof landfills and deter illegal dumping as part of the ongoing clean-up from the 2019-20 bushfires in New South Wales. Read more
An industry-first fabric take-back scheme for Australian fabric printer, AFI Branding has diverted more than 250 tonnes of fabric waste from landfill. Read more
A not-for-profit organisation that rescues surplus food and a paramedic who recycles old uniforms took out top honours in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards waste reduction and the circular economy on Tuesday night. Read more
They’re tough, rubbery and resilient— and they carry us safely from home to work, school to holidays. But where do our tyres go when they’ve worn out? S&J Australian Scrap Tyre Disposals explain. Read more