The Western Australian Government is teaming up with the Boomerang Alliance to help hospitality venues transition away from plastics, ahead of the state’s single-use plastics ban. Read more
New $1.8M recycling centre receives funding boost
Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley has announced more than $900,000 in Commonwealth and State funding for Hay Shire Council to construct a $1.8 million materials recovery facility, in southwestern New South Wales. Read more
New electric garbage truck trialled in ACT
An electric garbage truck is being trialled in Canberra’s streets and suburbs, as part of the ACT Government’s work to transition to a zero emissions fleet. Read more
Komptech CEA’s TERMINATOR 3400 Shredder
The Terminator is a slow speed, high torque single-shaft shredder for hard-to-shred waste. Construction and Demolition, railroad ties, carpet, Municipal Solid Waste and tyres are no problem for the rugged teeth mounted on the shredding drum and opposing counter comb. Read more
Bringing Redback back to life
JDM Aust has acquired Redback Grinders, formally known as Redback and Razorback. Jim Kenny, Managing director of JDM Aust, shines a light on what the acquisition will bring to the timber and waste industries. Read more
Driving change
A new tyre recycling facility in Victoria is putting people and the environment first. Read more
Australian made, through and through
HSR Southern Cross Managing Director Martyn Cross is proud of his company’s two decade-long commitment to supporting Australian-made products and job creation. Read more
Komatsu’s new Innovation Hub in Wacol, Queensland
Komatsu has officially opened an Innovation Hub – which showcases the company’s focus on innovation and technology leadership across all aspects of its business – as part of its new Wacol Distribution Centre. Read more
Finalists announced for the 2022 WasteSorted Awards
The 38 finalists for the 2022 WasteSorted Awards have been announced, with two new awards set to be presented. Read more
Fed GOV announces $3 million in recycling grants
Three new grants from the Federal Government will aim to increase recycling of components in motor vehicles, commercial furniture and resilient floor coverings. Read more