The City of Cockburn will transform Henderson Waste Recovery Park into a Resource Recovery Precinct as part of a sustainable long-term waste management strategy that will extend the site’s useful life from five to 40 years. Read more
New Melbourne repair café promoting reuse and upcycling
The City of Whittlesea, in north Melbourne, is opening up its first repair café, encouraging residents to fix their broken household items rather than dispose of them. Read more
NSW council supporting ‘ReuseAbility’ program launch
A new initiative aimed at reducing the impact of waste by encouraging residents to recycle clothing and linen has been launched in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Read more
NT’s proposed waste levy welcomed
News that the Northern Territory government is considering the introduction of a waste levy has been hailed a significant step toward a new era for waste and resource recovery (WARR) in the territory by the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR). Read more
How circular waste management can benefit the environment
A new study shows how circular waste management systems can help to curb emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. Read more
Search for social good
New research is unlocking the potential of non-profit and reuse organisations to help create a stronger circular economy. Waste Management Review explains. Read more
ReMade in Australia wins support
The Federal Government’s ReMade in Australia campaign has been lauded by peak industry and government bodies. Read more
Close the Loop lands a big fish
Close the Loop Limited has acquired leading seafood commercial packaging provider, Oceanic Agencies Pty Ltd (Oceanic). Read more
Plastic recycling challenge issued
Shell Australia is challenging SMEs to find a solution to problematic plastic recycling. Read more
Recycling facility upgrade a step closer
A recycling facility upgrade that will divert tonnes of materials from landfill and save more than $300,000 a year in state legislated landfill levies will enter its next stage early in 2022, with Melton City Council appointing a contractor. Read more