EPA Victoria said it welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision to order Renex Op Co Pty Ltd to pay $340,000 into a restorative justice fund dedicated to local environmental projects. This civil penalty decision
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EPR needs stronger national leadership
Australia has embraced product stewardship as a key tool in the push towards a circular economy, but the current system is falling short of its potential, according to Mike Ritchie, managing director of MRA Consulting Group. Speaking at Waste 2026 in Coffs Harbour, Ritchie argued that while Australia has made progress in resource recovery, the next phase of improvement will require governments to embrace mandatory product stewardship/EPR models, something that few of those managing such schemes have in place. He said most are voluntary, which needs to change.
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Finding purpose through waste and resource recovery
For Jonathan Trevor, sustainability officer at Cleanaway Queensland, a career in waste and resource recovery was not part of a lifelong plan. Instead, it emerged from a growing interest in the environment, a desire to make a meaningful difference, and a belief that practical solutions can improve communities both in Australia and overseas.
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ACCC give go ahead for FOGO collection
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise Port Stephens Council and Newcastle City Council to jointly procure food organics and garden organics collection and education services.
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Finalists revealed for the 2026 Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards
The waste and resource recovery sector’s leading individuals, businesses and organisations have been recognised, with the 2026 Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards (WIRA) finalists now revealed.
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Local biz aid as new food waste rules launch
Local food businesses can now access free support to prepare for new NSW Government Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) rules, which will require many cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, schools and
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Waste Space: The great waste levy mystery
Getting people in the waste and recycling industry to agree on anything is notoriously difficult. Mention energy-from-waste and half the room reaches for a microphone. Mention kerbside glass and someone
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Industry leaders unite in call for national packaging reform
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, (APCO), The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), and the Boomerang Alliance have aligned their positions on the need for an Extended Producer Responsibility
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Backing businesses build a path to net zero with grants
The NSW Government is launching round 2 of its Net Zero Planning Grant, unlocking further opportunities for businesses across the state to take action on climate change and to help NSW achieve net zero
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Penalising recyclers while packaging producers walk away
The voluntary administration of Recycling Plastics Australia must be an inflection point for Australia’s environment ministers, according to Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia
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