Peter Olah, National Executive Officer of Australian Organics Recycling Association, looks ahead to what he says will be one of the industry’s most important years. Read more
Organics waste program a hit with schools
The Queensland.government has been overwhelmed with schools and students wanting to join in the Organics Waste Smart Schools Program. Read more
Food waste grants available
More food waste will be saved from landfill thanks to a tailored education campaign to help communities turn more of their food scraps into compost. Read more
Food waste program rolled out
For many food-producing businesses, it is common for food waste to land in a rotting pile at the tip, producing damaging greenhouse gases and taking up precious, expensive landfill space.
Victorian University survey exploring energy from food waste
Victoria University, in collaboration with three councils, has led a survey of household food waste management, in the hopes of developing a sustainable household food waste solution. Read more
Closing the loop: Repurpose It with Northern Ireland
Through using the latest processing technology from Northern Ireland, Repurpose It is maintaining its commitment to creating closed-loop solutions for waste and construction materials. Read more
VIC EPA encouraging fire risk reduction
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is encouraging waste operators throughout the state to prevent fires throughout waste sites.
NWRIC State Affiliate update
National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) State Affiliates provide a detailed overview of industry and policy changes across the country.
QLD Government announce recycling and waste ‘scale up’
The Queensland Government has announced a $80 million boost to grow and expand the states waste and recycling industries.
Two smart cities
Albury and Wodonga Council’s Imogen Schifferle details her experience working with and being supported by Smartsensor Technologies over the past two years. Read more