Bacteria which have been shown to degrade and assimilate plastic, has been a key area of international research since 2016. Now a University of Manchester-based team of scientists has made a biotechnological breakthrough which may help reduce plastic waste.
Sustainability Victoria is announcing further grants, with $9.7 million available to support hazardous waste infrastructure projects. Read more
Australia’s tyre export ban on whole-baled waste tyres begins on 1 December and exporters requiring a licence to continue to export tyres overseas are encouraged to apply now. Read more
Brentwood is one of Australia’s ‘go-to’s for recycling and waste processing machinery.
Established by Planet Ark in 1996, National Recycling Week provides an opportunity for councils, workplaces, schools and individuals to improve their recycling habits and knowledge. Read more
City of Kingston has hailed the success of its food waste recycling program, having sent more than 3000 extra tonnes of food and garden waste for composting since the introduction of its Food Organics and Garden Organics service in June 2020. Read more
Waste equipment manufacturer Garwood International has expanded and adapted to the industry, since its establishment more than 40 years ago. Read more
Cookers’ mission of providing sustainable and environmentally-friendly operations is being assisted greatly through the company’s traceability component. Read more
The West Nowra Waste and Recycling Depot will be the first of its kind in Australia to recycle glass waste and textiles into green ceramics. Read more
REMONDIS will nearly double the amount of waste it handles in the Hunter Valley at a multi-functional waste processing facility at Tomago. Read more