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Website hopes to provide plastic pollution solution

A new website in Australia has been designed to help hospitality businesses find plastic pollution solutions under state plastic ban regulations and avoid being misled has been launched by national peak non-profit organisation the Boomerang Alliance. Read More

mike.wheelerSeptember 3, 2024, 10:00 amSeptember 3, 2024

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. Read More

Gayle SloanSeptember 3, 2024, 9:27 amSeptember 3, 2024

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Stormwater from construction sector targeted by EPA

Builders, developers and contractors around Castlemaine can expect a visit from EPA Victoria and Mount Alexander Shire Council officers soon, in a campaign to prevent stormwater pollution. The inspections
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mike.wheelerSeptember 3, 2024, 9:19 amSeptember 3, 2024

Landfills, Opinion, Plastic

Why landfilling plastic waste will be here for a while

By Ross Headifen Ph.D It is becoming clear that our management of plastic waste is woefully underperforming. We have set targets many years in advance for recyclability, being recycled and recycled content in new products. However, as we approach these target dates, report after report tells us that we will not only miss the targets but miss them by significant amounts. So much so that recycling of plastics waste has changed little since the targets were set six years ago. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2024, 7:38 amSeptember 3, 2024

Features, Online Subscription

How plankton gives scientists a heads up on microplastic pollution

Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global pollution problem. Researchers at Flinders
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mike.wheelerSeptember 2, 2024, 1:14 pmSeptember 3, 2024

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Smartweigh smart way to negate uncertainty

Space can be at a premium at back of dock, so having fit-for-purpose waste handling equipment that makes life easy for employees is a good start. Wastech Double-Decker compactors are designed to compact multiple waste streams in areas where there is limited access. Read More

mike.wheelerAugust 29, 2024, 9:05 amAugust 29, 2024

Gas capture, Landfills, Opinion

Ennovo: keeping greenhouse emissions under control in landfills

Dr. Ben Dearman is first and foremost an environmental pragmatist. He knows that sustainability is key for the waste and resource recovery industry moving forward. His company, Ennovo, is at the forefront of making sure landfills are managed properly with the least impact on the environment. Read More

mike.wheelerAugust 29, 2024, 8:45 amAugust 29, 2024

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One-stop-shop for commercial composting needs

One of the biggest bugbears when processing organics is trying to separate contaminants from the material that can be composted. One of the main culprits is plastic material. States and territories have strict criteria as to what constitutes material suitable for composting. Therefore, it’s important to make sure that the separation plant and equipment being used are up for the task. Read More

mike.wheelerAugust 28, 2024, 4:23 pmAugust 28, 2024

Features, Online Subscription

ACCC okay with flooring waste stewardship program

The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation for ResiLoop to establish and operate a voluntary, industry-led product stewardship scheme that collects and recycles resilient flooring waste. Resilient flooring
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mike.wheelerAugust 28, 2024, 4:07 pmAugust 28, 2024

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. Read More

mike.wheelerAugust 28, 2024, 11:27 amAugust 28, 2024