Hefty fine for dumping C&D waste
A Central Coast man has been given a fine of more than $112,000 for failing to comply with a Court order requiring the removal and disposal of waste at a property near Muswellbrook.
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Deakin University gets funds to make aluminium recycling pure
Nine Deakin University researchers will share in more than $4.1 million for new projects under the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2025 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme. Deakin’s
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Victoria gets $15 million for soft plastics initiative
A $15.6 million investment in advanced and innovative recycling technology by the federal Government will help divert 43,000 tonnes of soft plastics from Victorian landfills annually. Three
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EPA begins Supreme Court action against Veolia
EPA Victoria has announced it has started civil proceedings against Veolia in the Supreme Court, alleging a range of non-compliances with Victoria’s environment protection laws. Alleged odour
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How much should container deposit schemes be worth?
There is an active debate in the Australian recycling and packaging sectors about the design of our Container Deposit Schemes. The key issues include:
1. What should the rebate value be?
2. Should the schemes include wine and spirit bottles (glass) like QLD has just announced? Read More
2. Should the schemes include wine and spirit bottles (glass) like QLD has just announced? Read More
CSIRO and Murdoch University’s Bioplastics Innovation hub
The CSIRO and Murdoch University have launched the $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub, which will set about fast-tracking production of a new generation of biologically derived plastic capable of breaking down in compost, land and water.
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The answer is product stewardship regulation
Having just finished the 2024 ENVIRO circular economy conference in Brisbane, it struck me how loud the recurring themes were that we heard over the two days. Three in particular stood out – economics (imagine circular economy actually being about economics), regulation and leadership. All three are vital to successfully transitioning to a circular economy in 2030. However, when it largely comes to policy in this area we are severely lacking.
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Data shows bin targets are a mess
The Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) has found that data is key to increasing the recovery of household waste and recycling, planning services and education programs, and why bin targets might not be attainable.
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Uncertainty roadblock to infrastructure investment
“The landfill levy needs to go up to $300 a tonne. Only very large resource recovery/waste infrastructure projects will be built if it doesn’t.”
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Insights aplenty at Waste Expo Australia
The 2024 Waste Expo Australia event is around the corner, with over 100 industry leaders and speakers set to share insights and encourage discussion around waste and sustainability topics. With just over two months until the event kicks off at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the conference schedule has been released this week, detailing an extensive program of industry speakers.
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