Up to eight per cent of the sand in concrete and mortar used to make a single-storey house could be replaced with shredded used disposable nappies without significantly diminishing their strength, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
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Komatsu Forest/Peterson partnership a success story
The Komatsu Forest/Peterson partnership is proving successful, with the 2710D grinder making a name for itself in Australia’s organics and forestry recycling industries.
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Lake Macquarie water project reduces plastic reliance
More than 120,000 water bottles have been saved from landfill over the past two years thanks to water stations at key locations across Lake Macquarie.
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Blue Phoenix director spearheads IBA association
Industry leaders are stepping up to ensure a unified approach to Australia’s emerging Incinerator Bottom Ash market.
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KOR offers pathogen defence system to improve worker safety
It should be mandatory, but it isn’t.
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20 tonnes of plastics sold from Armidale recycling system
About 20 tonnes of mixed plastics was exported from Armidale Regional Council’s waste facilities last week.
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The case for biodegradable plastics
Dr Ross Headifen, Co-Founder Biogone, explains why landfill-biodegradable plastics complement the circular economy.
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Licella advanced recycling facility takes on plastic waste
No one person can solve the problem of plastic recycling, says Simon Mathewson.
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AORA Young Professionals Scholarship open for applications
The Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) and Komptech CEA are offering a $3000 scholarship to support a young professional to attend the AORA 2023 Annual Conference in Melbourne in June.
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AWRE 2023 set to provide a wake-up call for Australia
The Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo 2023 Summit is set to provide a reality check for Australia’s national resource recovery system.
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