Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, University of Queensland researchers have found. Dr Elvis Okoffo from UQ’s Queensland
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Waste Expo Australia 2025 leads push in resource recovery
Australia’s largest gathering of resource recovery professionals is back this October, uniting government, industry, and innovators to advance sustainable waste solutions. Waste Expo Australia is back in 2025 and ready to take centre stage in the national conversation around waste and resource recovery.
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Plastic bags Act repealed
The SA Government has repealed the Plastic Shopping Bags (Waste Avoidance) Act 2008, ensuring stronger penalties are now in force under the Single-use
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Food waste trial hits 300-tonne milestone
ACCC okay with proposed Cleanaway acquisition
The ACCC will not oppose Cleanaway Waste Management Limited’s (ASX:CWY) proposed acquisition of the waste and recycling business of Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd (Citywide Waste). Cleanaway is
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Could new battery be answer to some fire woes
Engineers have developed a water-based battery that could help Australian households store rooftop solar energy more safely, cheaply and efficiently. Wanqiao Liang, the
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NSW infrastructure plan – have your say
The NSW Government is developing the state’s first Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan to tackle critical infrastructure shortfalls and build a more resilient circular economy. The draft Plan aims to guide urgent decisions and prevent a looming waste crisis in Greater Sydney.
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REMONDIS acquires major shareholding in GO Organics
REMONDIS Australia has broken into Western Australia’s organics waste management market, having acquired a majority shareholding in JD Organics Pty Ltd, trading as GO Organics.
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Veolia’s acquires Orontide
Veolia Australia and New Zealand has acquired Western Australian engineering and asset maintenance firm Orontide, in a move set to establish a one-stop shop for industrial services in the region. The
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Murray Watt steps in as Environment Minister
Queensland Senator Murray Watt has been appointed Australia’s new Minister for the Environment, replacing Tanya Plibersek at a time when the nation’s waste and recycling systems are under mounting pressure.
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