NSW has reduced its plastic litter in the environment by 45 per cent – the equivalent of 2,000 buses filled with plastic rubbish, according to the NSW government. This means NSW has passed the state’s
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Criterion Underwriting and AORA band together
The waste and recycling industry is one of the most complex, highly regulated and risk exposed sectors in Australia. From managing large-scale recycling operations to handling hazardous materials, operators face unique challenges that require more than just off-the-shelf insurance solutions. This is where Criterion Underwriting steps in to deliver bespoke, purpose-built insurance policies that recognise the realities of operating in a high-pressure environment.
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Snap inspections by EPA find gaps in knowledge around obligations
A snap inspection program by a team of EPA West Metropolitan Regional officers have them carrying out the inspection of warehouses and logistics facilities handling dangerous goods, has found there are still gaps in operators’ knowledge about their environmental obligations.
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EfW – challenges and opportunities
Jason Pugh, country president and managing director of Kanadevia Inova, describes energy from waste (EfW) projects as among the most complex initiatives in any jurisdiction. And with good reason. These projects involve an array of stakeholders, each with distinct roles, expectations, and regulatory requirements. Lenders, local and state governments, federal regulators, network providers, and community groups all influence the project lifecycle, which is why coordinating these groups requires meticulous planning, constant communication, and flexibility to adapt to evolving needs.
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Australia’s circular economy push takes shape
Australia’s commitment to doubling circularity by 2035 is beginning to take form through a suite of strategies, policies and frameworks designed to shift the nation from a linear take-make-waste model
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Garwood’s compact waste solution for tight spaces
Daniel McHugh, managing director of Garwood International, has overseen the creation of the Miner, a product built to address the challenges of waste collection in underground and restricted spaces. For many years, bins had to be hauled up driveways, dragged into lifts or left lining the streets because conventional trucks could not access the basement collection points in apartment blocks. The new system removed that burden, improving both safety and efficiency.
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Waste infrastructure plan released including that latest on EfW
The NSW Government has unveiled the first part of its infrastructure plan to prevent a waste crisis in NSW. This plan also incorporates updated settings on Energy from Waste, following the recent review.
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New strategies may need adopting in landfill gas management
Ennovo’s Dr Ben Dearman believes that the move to remove food waste and other readily degradable organics from landfill streams will fundamentally alter how landfill gas is generated and managed.
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Waste Expo Australia 2025 set to inspire
With the countdown under way to Waste Expo Australia 2025, excitement is mounting for the event, which is set to take place in under a week.
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LiuGong consolidates metro markets in Australia
Liugong Australia has announced the establishment of flagship dealerships at Wetherill Park in Sydney and Truganina in Melbourne, as well as at Wacol in Brisbane.
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