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WasteSorted grants Round 2 open
The WasteSorted Community Education Grants program is a State Government initiative administered by the Waste Authority. WasteSorted Community Education Grants provide funding of up to $25,000 per project to improve waste behaviour in ways that support the aims of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy). This year we are celebrating over …
ARRC Organics advances green waste recycling
ARRC Organics is helping transform green waste recycling on the Gold Coast, converting household garden waste into compost and supporting the region’s transition to a circular economy. Located at Stapylton, the facility is the first operational site within ARRC’s planned integrated waste and resource recovery precinct. Green waste collected from Gold Coast households is processed …
Cabonne gives go ahead for textile recycling trial
Cabonne Council has endorsed a 12-month textile recycling trial aimed at reducing the growing volume of clothing and household textiles being sent to landfill across the region. Textile waste continues to be a significant and increasing issue in New South Wales, with around 240,000 tonnes going to landfill each year. Locally, a 2025 waste audit …
Queensland publish levy rates up until 2030
The Queensland government has released the waste levy rates that apply to all waste that is disposed to landfill. If materials are recycled, there is no levy charged. The various waste types are: General waste, including municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste, and construction and demolition waste. Category 1 regulated (or hazardous) waste. Category 2 regulated …
Broken Hill lead cleanup funding boost
The NSW Government will invest $37.3 million over four years to strengthen its response to legacy lead contamination in Broken Hill, with a focus on reducing exposure among children and families. Funded through the 2026-27 NSW Budget, the package will more than double the number of homes remediated each year while continuing blood lead level …Premium Ad
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ACOR research shows safety risks in waste collection
New research from the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has revealed that hazardous items such as batteries, vapes, electronics and gas cylinders are routinely being placed in household recycling bins, creating serious safety risks for workers and damaging recycling infrastructure. The research estimates at least 9,400 tonnes of combustible hazardous materials are incorrectly disposed of …
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National EPA Starts July 1
Australia has entered a new chapter in environmental regulation with the launch of the National Environmental Protection Agency (National EPA), …
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Sustainability rebates important tool for recycling action
Council sustainability rebates have become one of local government’s most practical tools for helping households and businesses take tangible action …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Free household asbestos disposal trial launched
A new NSW Asbestos Plan of Action will introduce a two-year trial allowing households to have asbestos waste collected and disposed of free of charge. Backed by a $16 million investment, the initiative aims to improve asbestos management across the state through reforms designed to create safer environments for workers and the community. As part …
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Waste levies: The economic lever Australia cannot ignore
Australia’s waste challenge is not a mystery. We are simply generating too much waste — and expecting the waste and …
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Six new categories announced for Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards
From breakthrough technologies to transformative leadership and sustainability initiatives, the Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards (WIRA) has had six new categories …
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Food waste powers new carbon capture breakthrough
Food waste from cheese and tofu production could play a role in future carbon capture technologies, according to researchers who have developed a new method for removing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere using protein-rich by-products. Scientists at ETH Zurich have created a direct air capture (DAC) system that transforms waste streams from dairy and …
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