The New South Wales Government has released the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041, along with the NSW Plastics Action Plan.
NSW EPA releases compost tutorial
The New South Wales (NSW) EPA has released a tutorial, educating participants on the processes involved in organic waste collection.
BlueScope Steel to bypass waste gas cleaning plant
BlueScope Steel have announced the company will bypass the waste gas cleaning plant at its steelworks in Port Kembla from 18 June. Read more
Cleanaway’s Chellew set for new appointment
Downer has announced the appointment of Mark Chellew as a Non-executive Director, and Chairman elect following the impending retirement of current Chairman Mike Harding.
SA recycling industry to receive $111 million boost
South Australia’s recycling industry is set to receive its biggest ever investment with eight new projects worth $111 million being announced.
Queensland waste sector boost highlighted in state budget
The 2021-2022 Queensland budget has been released, with the states waste sector set to benefit from additional funding and projects. Read more
NSW announces $356M investment to tackle plastic waste
Single-use plastics are set to be phased out and green bins for food and organics will be rolled out across New South Wales as part of the state’s plastic plan and waste strategy. Read more
Long-life loading
Western Composting Technology was formed in 2004 by the Geelong-based Dickens family to compete for the Greater Shepparton City Council’s tender to build, own and operate the first green waste alternative waste treatment facility in Victoria.
WA lithium refinery set to receive environmental approval
A proposal to construct a lithium refinery has at Kwinana, Western Australia has been recommended for environmental approval by the WA EPA (Environmental Protection Authority).
VIC Council lays out waste plan
Brimbank City Council is mapping out a plan for local households to transition to a four-bin waste collection system. Read more