Tom O'Keane

Queensland to review waste strategy and levy

Queensland to review waste strategy and levy

The Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Science has commenced reviews for their Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, as well at its underpinning waste disposal levy.
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The size of the Plazrok ‘nugget’ can be altered, depending on what is required for any given project.

An eco-friendly alternative

Urban Recycling Solutions has teamed up with Enviroplaz International to make a product that partially substitutes rock aggregate and sand in concrete with co-mingled waste plastics.
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Hyva/HSR Southern Cross’s Rear Loader comes in Mini, Medium and Mega capacity configurations.

A meaningful first impression

Stephen Brankstone, Sydney Collections Operations Manager Veolia, says HSR Southern Cross’s Rear Loader has impressed right from the start.
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A new milestone

Alex Fraser’s Laverton Asphalt plant in Melbourne has produced its one millionth tonne of asphalt. WMR finds out more about the facility and the milestone.
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AORA forum

REMONDIS composting facility receives $2M boost

REMONDIS’ Lake Macquarie Organics Resource Recovery Facility (ORRF) at Awaba, New South Wales, has received additional funding from the Federal and NSW government, totalling two million dollars.
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Associate Professor Kathy Townsend.

Searching for a sea change

World-first research by the University of Sunshine Coast looks at whether legislation to reduce plastic waste is helping our marine life.
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