Legislation banning the export of whole baled tyres is the most far-reaching action Australia has introduced in the tyre recycling sector for years and should be applauded, according to Jim Fairweather, Tyrecycle Chief Executive Officer. Read more
A new normal: wrapping up Waste 2022
The 2022 Coffs Harbour Waste Conference was a highly anticipated return to relative normalcy. Conference Convenor Greg Freeman explains. Read more
Drone technology mapping NSW flood debris
Cutting-edge drone technology is being used by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRSNW) crews to help spot and clear flood debris in cane fields across the Northern Rivers in New South Wales.
Dubbo leads circular economy for solar panels
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is a pilot site for a first-of-its-kind project to reuse solar panels. Read more
Don’t underestimate the Cat 816 landfill compactor
Caterpillar’s legendary 816 landfill compactor is often overlooked for its heavier siblings. Select Civil’s Renaud Chauvet explains why that needs to change. Read more
Activating effective product stewardship
Rose Read, Director, Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence, says it’s time for a policy that activates national product stewardship solutions across diverse product types. Read more
APCO and FGC join to increase packaging recyclability in NZ
A new partnership between the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council (FGC) and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) will advance the uptake of the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). Read more
Mercury waste in safe hands with Ecocycle
Australia joined the global fight against mercury waste in December 2021, ratifying the Minamata Convention. The treaty, which aims to protect human health and the environment from emissions of mercury, came into effect in Australia in March 2022. Read more
CSIRO signs MoU with US to collaborate on plastic waste, energy
A new agreement between Australia and the United States will see greater international research collaboration in areas related to plastic waste, renewable energy, electricity grids and hydrogen. Read more
Southern Cross Uni, EPA partner for plastic-free July
To coincide with Plastic Free July, Southern Cross University has partnered with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to supercharge the transition away from single-use plastics. Read more