Researchers from VU’s College of Engineering and Science are continuing world-first research exploring the use of recycled materials as backfill in utilities trenches metres below busy city roads. Read more
Household recycling – what’s important?
Victorians are being asked to help sort the four-bin household waste and recycling system to be introduced across the state.
Circular economy move boosted by UN
Victoria’s transition to a circular economy will be boosted by training from the United Nations System Staff College. Read more
Recycling Victoria leads state’s waste sector
From 1 July 2022, Recycling Victoria will oversee and regulate the state’s waste and recycling sector, following the introduction of the new Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Bill into Parliament last week. Read more
Further funding aiming to boost hazardous waste recovery
Sustainability Victoria is announcing further grants, with $9.7 million available to support hazardous waste infrastructure projects. Read more
Recycled plastics to feature in Melbourne tram platforms
Recycled plastics from kerbside waste will be used to create tram stops, making Melbourne’s tram network more sustainable. Read more
Hockey field showcasing recycled material potential
A Hockey Field in Melbourne’s City of Darebin has undertaken a significant restoration, as part of Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund. Read more
Recycling Victoria backs councils to implement education
Sustainability Victoria has announced its plans to further develop Recycling Victoria’s Education and Behaviour Change Program.
VIC Govt invests $20M to support regional four stream recycling
The Victorian Government is fast-tracking the development of regional and rural recycling infrastructure, as it works to streamline kerbside recycling across the state.
VIC seeks consultation on new Waste Authority and recycling Act
Victoria’s proposed Waste Authority will provide guidance and strategic leadership on overall state-wide direction, including through infrastructure and contingency planning, according to the state government’s recently released options paper.