Sydney Water, who service the water supply needs for Greater Sydney, have developed alternative methods to satisfy the needs of the area’s growing population. Read more
Landfill recovery grants for bushfire clean-up
Fifteen regional councils will receive funding to help future-proof landfills and deter illegal dumping as part of the ongoing clean-up from the 2019-20 bushfires in New South Wales. Read more
Fabric waste milestone
An industry-first fabric take-back scheme for Australian fabric printer, AFI Branding has diverted more than 250 tonnes of fabric waste from landfill. Read more
Premier’s Sustainability Awards announced
A not-for-profit organisation that rescues surplus food and a paramedic who recycles old uniforms took out top honours in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards waste reduction and the circular economy on Tuesday night. Read more
Waste vending machines researched
While many Australian states continue to work toward introducing a container deposit scheme to help reduce waste, a business in the United Kingdom is upping the ante. Read more
Woolworths BYO container trial rolled out
A Woolworths BYO container trial will help customers at Tasmanian stores cut plastic in their regular shop. Read more
Sustainability efforts recognised at APCO’s Annual Awards ceremony
Australian businesses have been recognised for their work towards improving packaging sustainability as part of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s (APCO) Annual Awards ceremony. Read more
Hume council calls out rubbish behaviour
Hume City Council in Victoria is fed up with illegally dumped rubbish turning its streets and vacant land into a tip. Read more
$1.3 billion in grants for waste solutions
Six Australian companies will share in grants totalling $1.3 billion as part of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) to upscale their businesses and find waste solutions. Read more
Expressions of interest called for VIC’s container deposit scheme
The Victorian Government is making progress with its new container deposit scheme, with expressions of interest (EOI) from qualified organisations to run the scheme now open. Read more