In the latest episode of Beyond the Bin, John McKew, National Executive Officer of the Australian Organics Recycling Association breaks down a major issue right at the foot of our driveway – green bin
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Ennovo – getting compost into the agricultural market
As organic waste diversion accelerates across Australia, composters are facing increasing pressure to secure reliable markets for their products. Agriculture represents an opportunity, but unlocking this market depends on two key factors: consistent high-quality products and credible technical expertise. Environmental management company Ennovo helps compost producers raise standards and access high-value end markets. Ennovo’s environmental scientist, Ellie Leopold, contributes to this work by coordinating quality assurance programs and supporting the environmental management of composting facilities.
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$54 million for organics infrastructure
Federal, state and local governments are investing $54 million in new and upgraded organics processing infrastructure across South East Queensland to help councils divert more waste from landfill.
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Australia eyes upcycled food opportunity
Researchers from Queensland University of Technology have found Australia is well placed to capitalise on the rapidly growing upcycled food market, turning what would be food waste and byproducts into
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Separation of food waste to be mandatory come July
Some businesses across NSW that sell or handle food will be required to separate food waste from general waste from July, as the first stage of the NSW Government’s mandate commences. The mandate applies
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Registrations open for AORA conference
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) Annual Conference.
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Coffee grounds to add long life to blueberries
UNSW researchers are turning what was once waste into a protective film that could help extend the expiry date of some of Australia’s favourite summer fruits. The film contains cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) – derived from used coffee grounds – and grapeseed oil.
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Facility expansion ups composting capabilities
An expansion of Gippsland Water’s Regional Organics Facility will increase capacity by composting food and garden organics to support the productivity of Victorian farms, backed by the Victorian and Australian government.
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Fine for waste limit breach for compost
Soilco Pty Ltd has been fined $30,000 after taking in more than 12,000 tonnes of mulch and garden waste above its approved annual waste limit at its Longreach facility that processes compost.
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Rockingham embraces FOGO roll out
More than 57,000 households in the City of Rockingham now have access to the three-bin Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) system.
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