Environment and industry groups have joined forces to urge the new federal Minister for Environment, Murray Watt to take urgent action to complete consultations and gazettal of a mandatory producer responsibility
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WWF urge Australia to lead push for global plastic treaty
WWF-Australia has called on the federal government to take a leadership role in the final round of negotiations for a global treaty to address plastic pollution. Delegates from more than 175 countries
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Trial looks at how to handle international ship waste
A recent trial by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is expected to support policy changes in Australia that will see more options for recycling ship waste from international boats visiting Australian ports.
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New video series tracks waste from kerbside to end of life
Ever wondered what happens to the items you put in your four kerbside bins once the truck drives away? A new set of videos commissioned by Surf Coast Shire
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Cleanaway opens clinical waste treatment plant
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited has opened its first-ever clinical waste treatment facility in Bridgewater, Tasmania.
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Wasted Space: Turning up the heat
A serious issue arose recently while attending the Coffs Waste Conference up in the nether regions of New South Wales. It’s always a great event and always fantastic to catch up with my Antipodean
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Young Professional: Pawan Govind
Pawan Govind’s journey into the resource recovery sector wasn’t a straight line – it was a winding road filled with unexpected turns, academic pivots, and a growing awareness of environmental and social impact. Today, as the national resource recovery manager for Endeavour Foundation in Queensland, Govind is driving change in the sustainability sector.
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Hunter Valley goes circular
Hunter Valley wineries and hospitality businesses are winding down their food and organics waste pioneering sustainability in the region, due to funding from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
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Do gatehouses work anymore?
Across Australia, licensed landfills and waste transfer stations (WTS) serve as critical infrastructure for public self-haul waste disposal. At these facilities, gatehouse operators traditionally greet customers, inspect loads, direct traffic, and collect fees.
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ecologiQ returns in partnership with Waste Expo Australia
Australia’s infrastructure and construction sectors are undergoing a major shift, with recycled and reused materials now playing a central role in how we build for the future. Supporting this transformation is the ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference, returning in 2025 in partnership with Waste Expo Australia.
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