B-cycle, Australia’s new national government-backed battery recycling scheme, launches across the country today to combat one of the nation’s fastest-growing waste streams. It aims to redirect 90 per cent of used batteries that currently go to landfill, causing environmental impact and wasting precious resources.
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Joint bid to improve glass recycling
Six Victorian councils and the Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Group (GWRRG) are calling for a co-ordinated approach to stop recyclables going to landfill within the region.
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Paintback seeks levy extension
Australian paint manufacturers are asking Australia’s consumer watchdog to extend a 15 cent per litre levy on paint sold.
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NWRIC welcomes BSC scheme but importers must sign up
NWRIC welcomes the national battery recycling scheme, however, with major importers yet to sign up, says its efficacy is in doubt.
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Battery Stewardship Scheme to boost battery collection
The ACCC has authorised the BSC to establish and operate a levy scheme to manage the recycling of all types of expired batteries.
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BINGO receives green light from ACCC for Dial A Dump acquisition
BINGO Industries has welcomed the ACCC's announcement that it would not oppose Bingo’s proposed acquisition of Dial A Dump Industries.
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Proposed funding model for battery stewardship scheme
The Battery Stewardship Council has released a briefing note on the process of ACCC authorisation.
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Bingo sheds Sydney processing plant to ease ACCC concerns
Bingo Industries has offered to sell its Banksmeadow processing plant to ease ACCC competition concerns.
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ACCC to reauthorise levy raise for container recycling scheme
The ACCC has proposed to allow AgStewardship to increase its levy on the sale of agricultural and veterinary chemicals and containers.
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SA joint waste collection tender authorised by ACCC
The ACCC has authorised a group initiative of SA councils to jointly procure kerbside waste collection services.
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