Developing and promoting a set of publicly available national recovered material specifications to enable greater uptake of recycled materials in domestic manufacturing and construction has become a priority project for NWRIC, writes CEO Rose Read. Read more
With a strong global market forecast for tyre-derived fuel, Australia’s largest tyre recycler, Tyrecycle, is expanding its operations across Australia, with a strong commitment to investment in new plants and technology. Read more
ELDAN Recycling’s Bjørn Laursen explores the global acceleration of the tyre recycling downstream products market.
National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) State Affiliates provide a detailed overview of industry and policy changes across the country.
Peak bodies representing Australia’s multibillion dollar waste and resource recovery industry have begun a national review of landfill levy collection and distribution. The WRIQ’s aim is to get the best outcomes from the levy for Australian communities.
The Victorian Environmental Protection Authority has welcomed the new Environment Protection Act 2017, which came into force 1 July.
Some waste handling businesses will require a licence, permit or registration for the first time with the Environmental Protection Act to start on 1 July.
The New South Wales Central Coast has seen the opening of the areas first Community Recycling Centre, with households now able to drop off waste to the facility.
The New South Wales Government has released the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041, along with the NSW Plastics Action Plan.
Loop Organics is working with the NSW Government and sustainability consultants Presync to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. Read more