Researchers monitor mine waste using drones and sensors
Drones and ground sensors are being used by University of Queensland researchers who are investigating new ways to monitor mine waste.
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The Last Word: Reframing the waste hierachy
Repair and reuse provide a positive waste prevention measure. Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Professor Leanne Wiseman, explains.
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Microwaving waste cooking oil into useful chemicals
Researchers from Kyushu University in Japan have developed a zeolite catalyst that can be heated using microwaves to convert waste oils into useful chemicals.
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New system addresses illegal dumping in Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong is leveraging technology, data and innovation to tackle illegal rubbish dumping outside a North Geelong charity shop.
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Kempsey Shire Council launches textile recovery program to reduce landfill
A new textile recovery program is being launched in the Kempsey Shire to provide residents with a convenient and responsible way to dispose of unwanted textiles.
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Next steps to tackle problematic plastics in NSW
The New South Wales Government is seeking community and industry feedback on new proposals to tackle problematic plastic waste, promote more reusable and recyclable alternatives, and help the state drive down plastic litter by 30 per cent by 2025.
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WasteSorted Awards winners announced in Western Australia
Western Australian organisations who have driven the state’s recycling and waste reduction efforts, have been recognised and celebrated at the annual 2024 WasteSorted Awards.
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Goulburn Waste Management Centre announces staged opening
The Goulburn Waste Management Centre in New South Wales, known as ‘Re-Use Goulburn,’ will begin a phased opening of the new facility starting with its Resource Recovery Centre (RRC).
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Free tyre collections start in New Zealand
New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme is now fully operational with free collections starting this week.
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Australian Capital Territories FOGO pilot expands
The Australian Capital Territories (ACT) Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection pilot is being expanded into more than 1150 additional households within multi-unit developments in Belconnen and Tuggeranong.
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