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Controlling consumption key to reducing waste streams

Can Australia really embrace the necessary structural reform we need and move beyond our current linear BAU (Business as Usual) approach to tackle the symptoms of over-production and over consumption? Or will we simply continue to focus lower down the hierarchy and hope we can keep recycling our way to 2030?  Read More
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Green Collect leads the way for circular outcomes

Started more than 20 years ago by Sally Quinn and Darren Andrews, it has been the remit of Green Collect to provide new employment in the resource recovery sector for people who face barriers to employment while also creating a resource recovery collection point for a variety of problematic waste streams. Read More
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The twin threats plaguing e-waste

Battery-operated electronic devices have become an integral part of everyday life in Australian households. From smartphones and tablets to micromobility, embedded battery-powered consumer products include headphones, smart watches, electric toothbrushes, shavers, battery-operated toys, drones, e-scooters, e-bikes, portable power-banks, and especially single-use vapes. This short list is only scratching the surface, with most of these products powered by various types of battery chemistries from single-use alkaline to embedded rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. They also end up as e-waste. Read More
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Waste Expo Australia: leading the way to a sustainable future

In recent years, the global landscape of waste management has undergone transformations. One of the trends is the shift towards circular economy principles. This approach focuses on minimising waste and maximising resource efficiency by promoting recycling, reuse, and the reduction of material consumption. A key event showcasing these advancements is Waste Expo Australia. Read More