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. Read more
The behemoth single-shaft shredder
Applied Machinery’s BH Series heavy-duty single shaft shredder can be considered a “behemoth.” Read more
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. Read more
A meaningful first impression
Stephen Brankstone, Sydney Collections Operations Manager Veolia, says HSR Southern Cross’s Rear Loader has impressed right from the start. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Austroads publishes new recycled road framework
Austroads has published new testing frameworks that measure the potential environmental impacts of road materials designed with recycled plastic waste. Read more
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. Read more
Have your say on the Draft Dangerous Goods Regulation 2022
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority is seeking feedback on the Draft Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2022. Read more
VIC GOV seeking feedback for single-use plastic ban
The Victorian Government is seeking feedback on the proposed draft regulations banning single-use plastic items in the state, from 1 February 2023. Read more