mike.wheeler, Author at Inside Waste

Features

Greenwashing will get worse before it gets better

After completing a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) and Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) at UNSW, Jessica Hie took up a full-time role at Envirolab after working part time at the firm during her university years. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 16, 2023, 11:35 amOctober 16, 2023

Council pays $110k fine over water pollution

A NSW council has been fined $110,000 and ordered to pay costs for water pollution following an incident at Summerhill Waste Management Facility (SWMF) in 2021. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 12, 2023, 12:00 pmOctober 12, 2023

Industry News

Izusu’s offers helping hand for those processing C&D waste

Australia has its challenges when it comes to collecting and processing the waste that is generated through its construction sector. Isuzu is one company that makes sure the transition from building site to processing facility is as smooth as possible due to its range of trucks designed for such tasks. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 12, 2023, 9:59 amOctober 12, 2023

Brisbane, Energy from Waste, Features, Online Subscription, Queensland, Recycling Facilities

Brisbane start-up Cyclion to build WtE facility in Philippines

Australian climate tech startup Cyclion has signed a Letter of Intent with The National Development Company (NDC) — the Philippine’s state-owned enterprise investing – to establish recycling programs
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mike.wheelerOctober 12, 2023, 9:39 amOctober 19, 2023

Equipment, Latest News

China catching up in quality stakes for waste equipment

Neil Coyle has been in the resource recovery industry for the best part of 20 years and has always been looking out for new opportunities that will help move the industry forward. Specialising in plant and equipment for the recycling and resource recovery sectors, Coyle’s company CSS Recycling Equipment Solutions, has teamed up with Chinese-based company JONO Environmental Co to offer cost-effective solutions to those wanting to build high-end material recycling facilities. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 11, 2023, 11:37 amOctober 11, 2023

Industry News

State-of-the-art waste equipment

Eriez, a provider of magnetic separation equipment, offers a range of solutions tailored to meet tough challenges in the recycling industry. Innovative products from Eriez include eddy current separators and suspended magnets, available in both permanent and electromagnetic designs. These units improve operational efficiency, ensure product purity, and offer maximum product recovery. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 10, 2023, 11:01 amOctober 10, 2023

balers, Industry News

MAC112 XL baler perfect for majority of waste streams

The MAC112 XL is a baler that has been designed to treat various types of sorted municipal solid waste, C&D waste, refused derived fuel (RDF), unsorted municipal solid waste, and organic material. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 10, 2023, 10:01 amOctober 10, 2023

Batteries, Features, Western Australia

Battery recycler Renewable Metals raises $8 million

Australian battery recycling startup Renewable Metals has closed an $8 million investment round to scale and commercialise its lithium-ion battery recycling technology, backed by the CEFC and Asia Pacific and US-based investors. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 10, 2023, 9:50 amOctober 10, 2023

REMONDIS Australia holds on to ACT contract

REMONDIS Australia will still provide waste management services in the Australian Capital Territory for another five years, having retained the ACT Government contract for landfill operations. This will
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mike.wheelerOctober 9, 2023, 8:49 amOctober 19, 2023

Opinion

Plastics and the Circular Economy Conference 2023

The Plastics and the Circular Economy Conference 2023 (PCEC 2023) will run from October 9th to 12th, with two half days of international sessions online and two days of in-person debates at the Rydges CBD hotel in Melbourne. This conference is a vital event for people and organisations involved in packaging and plastics wanting to contribute to a sustainable and low-emissions future. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 5, 2023, 2:39 pmOctober 5, 2023

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