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Sherbet key to next-gen batteries?
A novel battery component that uses food-based acids found in sherbet and winemaking could make lithium-ion batteries more efficient, affordable and sustainable. The prototype, developed and patented by UNSW chemists, reduces environmental impacts across its materials and processing inputs while increasing energy storage capability. The single-layer pouch cell currently being optimised is similar to what …
The cost of global food waste
In 2022, 1.05 billion tonnes of food waste were created throughout the world, while 783 million people went hungry and a third of the global population faced food insecurity. This year’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste emphasized the critical role that reducing food waste can play in tackling climate change, achieving the …
$3m up for grabs as NSW EPA continues to drive waste reduction
Councils in the NSW waste levy area have an opportunity to lead the way in waste and recycling innovation, with up to $3m in funding now available. The third round of the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund is open, supporting transformative projects that drive waste reduction and foster a circular economy. Building on the success …
Kiama Council leading the way with waste strategy
Kiama Council is committed to reducing waste, improving resource recovery, and creating a sustainable future for our community. To help realise these goals the council is developing a Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2024-30, and the draft strategy is now available for resident’s feedback. The draft strategy has four priorities: 1. Improve infrastructure planning and …
New soft plastics stewardship scheme set for trials
A soft plastics recycling trial based in Queensland is set to test different ways people can return soft plastics to be reprocessed. The trials are being undertaken a newly created independent not-for-profit product stewardship scheme, Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA). The new scheme builds on the work of the retailer led Soft Plastic Taskforce and …Premium Ad
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Grant given to transform contaminated biosolids into fertiliser
Almost 350,000 tonnes of dry biosolids, or treated sludge from wastewater, are generated annually in Australia. This is a potential new nutrient source for the agriculture industry. However, heavy metals and emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS, found in biosolids are putting a constraint on its use. A team at the University of Newcastle, led by Distinguished …
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Martogg expands recycling facility
An expansion at the Martogg plastics recycling facility in Dandenong South is using innovative technology to turn plastics containers into a recycled plastic flake which is used to create plastic for food packaging. The multi-million facility has been upgraded with optical sorting technology with funding of $6 million from the state and federal governments and …
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NSW Plastics: The Way Forward
The NSW Government is committed to reducing the harm caused by single-use, unnecessary and problematic plastics. It heard feedback on the NSW Plastics: Next Steps and have now developed NSW Plastics: The Way Forward. To effectively tackle the single-use, unnecessary, and problematic plastic items and materials, NSW Plastics: The Way Forward proposes actions to: reduce highly littered plastic items …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Waste’s role in climate change
Isn’t it amazing that the media can so consistently fail to join the dots on climate change? One minute Channel …
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Commonwealth failing on circular economy front
Environmental groups issued an alert on the weakening resolve by the Commonwealth government to implement a circular economy, at the …
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Six solar panel recycling collection sites in QLD
The Queensland Labor Government has officially launched Australia’s leading solar panel recycling, reuse and recovery pilot, in partnership with the …
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SA EPA seeks input on changes to CDS
The SA EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is seeking feedback from local councils on proposed changes to South Australia’s Container Deposit …
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