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A Brighter Future For Queensland’s Waste and Recycling Industry

December 8, 2015 by Waste Management Review

WRIQ CEO Rick Ralph

Waste Recycling Industry Queensland (WRIQ) CEO Rick Ralph shares his optimism for the regulatory environment in the state following eight years of volatility for his association’s members.

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A Clearer Vision On Waste Collections

December 8, 2015 by Waste Management Review

A driver using the tablets showing DVR coverage from around the truck

Randwick City Council has improved driver safety and reduced its expenditure on legal costs by investing in on-board video camera technology from Rear Vision Systems for its waste fleet.

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The Last Word: New Label Signposts Australians To Better Recycling

December 8, 2015 by Waste Management Review

NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman (right) with Richard Henfrey, Chief Operating Officer of Blackmores, launching the Australian Recycling Labell

Planet Ark has launched the Australian Recycling Label to promote better recycling at source in Australia, along with a tool to help packaging designers work out recyclable materials .

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An Academic Approach To Getting Value From Food Waste

December 8, 2015 by Waste Management Review

JCU kitchen staff using the BioRegen unit, being trained by Ken Bellamy of VRM

James Cook University in Townsville introduced a Bio-Regen food waste diversion unit into its campus kitchens, which has brought many more benefits than saving money alone.

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Building A Sustainable Construction Business In The UK

December 8, 2015 by Waste Management Review

A Crest Nicholson housing development, UK

How house-developer Crest Nicholson reduced waste and improved recycling from its UK building sites.

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Mackay Regional Council’s Upgraded Materials Recovery Facility, Paget, QLD

April 12, 2016December 8, 2015 by Waste Management Review

The opportunity of an expiring contract allowed Mackay Regional Council to include refurbishment of its dated  MRF within the tender for operating and maintaining it, and introduce innovative technology to boost resource recovery.

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Brisbane City Council’s “Green Heart” Beats In Waste And Recycling Services

December 8, 2015October 12, 2015 by Waste Management Review

The man responsible for waste and recycling services in Brisbane, Cr David McLachlan, explains the work behind its Sustainable City 2014 award win and provides insights into the upcoming contracts tender process.

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Qantas’ Sky-High Ambitions For Airline Recycling

December 8, 2015October 9, 2015 by Waste Management Review

How Qantas worked with recycling consultants Closed Loop to charter a route to better recycling in the air and on the ground.

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How Hiab Put Safety First In New Skiploader Design

October 13, 2015October 9, 2015 by Waste Management Review

Hiab's Multilift Futura skiploader

Hiab’s latest development for the waste industry, the Multilift Futura, arrives in Australia this month. The man behind the Futura shares the story of bringing the new generation skiploader to life, from business case to launch.

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How Bigbelly Bins Are Cleaning Up In Australia

October 13, 2015October 8, 2015 by Waste Management Review

A Bigbelly solar compactor in Macksville, NSW

Solar Bins Australia Founder and Managing Director Leon Hayes says Bigbelly compactor bins are a game-changer for councils and those overseeing bin collections.

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