The Australian Government is cracking down on the illegal export of hazardous waste, fining a company almost $20,000 for hiding e-waste in a container exported to Singapore. The container, shipped by Melbourne-based
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Continuous monitoring telemetry systems improves landfill management
Leachate may be invisible until it poses a problem, but the Ennovo leachate telemetry system LTS brings it into the spotlight – visible, measurable, and manageable. Through precision monitoring, real-time analytics, and integrated environmental oversight, it supports smarter landfill operations, safeguards ecosystems, and helps meet the demands of modern regulatory landscapes. In a sector where every millimetre of leachate level matters, Ennovo’s LTS can be an asset for landfill management.
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28-tonnes of burnt industrial waste leads to fine
A 28-tonne load of burnt industrial waste at Portland has cost a Horsham company $10,000 after a fire, a call to the pollution hotline and an inspection by EPA Victoria. Wimmera
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Asbestos dumper fined $30k
A Dapto man has been fined $30,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for allegedly dumping asbestos in bushland off Mt Keira Rd, near Wollongong, and failing to follow legal directions to clean it up.
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Soft Landing gets ISO certification for mattress recyling
Australian mattress recycler, Soft Landing, has achieved ISO certification across the key operational standards of Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management and Quality Management.
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Orange peels turned into purifier
Researchers from Shenyang Agricultural University in China have developed an environmentally friendly method to convert discarded orange peels into a material that can remove toxic dyes from wastewater,
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BRG approved to enter Year 2 of Victoria’s first BEP
Following the completion of its first year under Victoria’s Better Environment Plan (BEP) — the state’s first environmental improvement plan developed for an industrial precinct – the Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG) has announced approval from EPA Victoria to commence Year 2 of the BEP. BRG comprises of foundation members Delta Group, ResourceCo, EcoGypsum & Fertiliser (Sunshine Groupe), and City Circle. Over the past year, BRG businesses have demonstrated a shared commitment to reducing dust, upgrading site operations, and supporting a more resilient circular economy through responsible resource recovery.
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Queensland waste recovery rises amid growth
Queensland generated 10.25 million tonnes of headline waste in 2024–25, marking a 4.5 per cent increase on the previous year, according to the state’s latest recycling and waste data. The rise occurred
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ACT CDS to include more eligible containers from 2027
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) will expand to increase the range of containers eligible for the 10c refund. From mid-2027, the scheme will grow to include most containers between 150 millilitres
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World Bank report – ME and Africa in urgent need of infrastructure
A new World Bank report is calling for increased investment in waste management and circular economy approaches as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces a growing waste crisis. The report,
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