MRA

MRA turns 15

MRA Consulting Group celebrates its 15th birthday this year. And what a journey it has been. In those few years MRA has established itself as a leading consultant in waste management, resource recovery and Circular Economy. MRA has grown from a team of two working from a garage to 40 people, with representation throughout Australia and internationally. Read More
Contained Waste Solutions

Safety liability in waste – who’s going to jail first?

Australia’s waste industry has traditionally been one of the most dangerous industries to work in, with fatalities and serious injuries a common occurrence, according to Contained Waste Solutions. The Waste Industry in Australia is primarily captured under the ANZSIC industry division Electricity, gas, water and waste services (which includes waste collection, treatment, disposal, and remediation activities, alongside utilities). Read More
TEC

TEC unhappy with ACCC decision over B-cycle

A spokesperson from the Total Environment Centre (TEC) said the ACCC authorisation of voluntary waste battery collection by B-cycle, extends a broken system, when only a national mandatory stewardship scheme for batteries, with actual targets, will mitigate the environmental and human health risk from this waste stream. Read More
EfW

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. Read More