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Veolia

VCAT backs EPA on denying Veolia facility

EPA Victoria’s refusal to grant a development licence for a major waste and resource recovery facility in Melbourne’s south-east has been upheld by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). The decision confirms that Veolia Recycling & Recovery Pty Ltd will not be permitted to develop the proposed facility at 290 Hallam Road, Hampton Park, …
Trevor Evans

Container Exchange – facing its next evolution

Trevor Evans did not arrive at Container Exchange (COEX) as an outsider. Before becoming interim chief executive officer, he had already spent months inside the organisation in an advisory capacity. His work focused on stakeholder engagement, giving him a close view of how the scheme functioned from within. Currently, COEX is taking onboard 21 recommendations …
Director

Directors and liability – are you as worried as you should be?

As a partner at my law firm, I’m one of the directors. I’m also one of the directors of a not-for-profit organisation that I’m involved in. Sometimes I find myself questioning why I’ve taken on all this responsibility and stress, and whether it’s worth it. But that’s nothing compared to the questions directors and managers …
Inspections

Snap inspections put waste transporters on notice

EPA Victoria is cracking down on truck drivers and transport firms who don’t comply with the state’s strict waste tracking laws. The environmental watchdog conducted the first in a campaign of snap truck inspections in a joint operation with Victoria Police and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator before Easter.   EPA officers interviewed 20 drivers …

Barker appointed Veolia ANZ CEO

Veolia has announced a leadership change in its Australian and New Zealand operations following the completion of the first phase of its global GreenUp strategy. After nearly six years as CEO and managing director of Veolia ANZ, Richard Kirkman will step down from the role. He will be succeeded by Craig Barker, who currently serves …

Circular Economy

Features

Tyrecycle
Circular Economy, Features, Hazardous waste, Tyre waste

Inquiry highlights imbalance in tyre recycling

Jim Fairweather, CEO of Tyrecycle, outlined the key issues raised in the recent federal inquiry into end-of-life tyres, conducted by …
Tiger HS20
Depackaging, Equipment, Features

Tiger HS20 depackaging unit addresses big challenges

Traditionally defined by pipes and treatment plants, Yarra Valley Water had repositioned itself as a major player in renewable energy …
Circular Economy, Features, Features, Packaging, Recycling

Are some circularity claims misleading?

By Dr Ross Headifen These days, the concept of circularity is the buzz word of the waste industry. Everyone wants …

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Opinion

Terex Ecotec
Equipment, Opinion, Shredders

Terex Ecotec shredder built for versatility

The Terex Ecotec TDS 815 compact slow-speed shredder has found its place in the Australian waste sector, offering a combination …
TSA
Circular Economy, Hazardous waste, Online Subscription, Opinion, TSA, Tyre waste

TSA: Australians paying twice in tyre recycling scams

Australians are being forced to pay twice for tyre disposal, as rogue operators pocket fees and leave ratepayers to fund the clean-up of illegally dumped tyres. The issue is highlighted in Tyre Stewardship Australia’s (TSA) documentary, Tyred and Wasted: Australia’s Illegal Tyre Dumping Crisis, which reveals how the problem is contributing to cost-of-living pressures for …
Food waste
Circular Economy, FOGO, Food Waste, Landfills, Opinion

AI solutions cut global food waste

Across sectors, geographies and cultures, humanity wastes perfectly edible food. Over one billion tonnes of food is thrown away annually, …
Battery
Batteries, Ewaste, Hazardous waste, Opinion, Product Stewardship

National battery stewardship key as fire risks increase

Australia’s Environment Ministers have signalled a shift towards nationally harmonised battery stewardship, prioritising exploration of a mandatory approach as battery-related …
Enviropacific
Opinion

Veolia announces Enviropacific acquisition – targeting PFAS

Veolia has announced the acquisition of Enviropacific, a portfolio company of Next Capital. The acquisition is set to boost technological …