APCO CEO to step down in November
The Board of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Chris Foley will step down at the end of November after four years in the role.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wasted Space: Waste bureaucracy designed to build character
Getting a waste or recycling facility up and running in Australia is, in theory, a noble pursuit. In practice, it is a character-building exercise designed to test the limits of human patience, financial
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Regulations for mining tyres failing to deliver circular economy outcomes
A new report commissioned by the Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) has found that current regulatory settings across Australia’s major mining states are failing to support the recovery and
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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
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