This story was contributed by Pete Shmigel – the CEO of the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR). When you’re blindfolded and holding its tail, you can’t always tell it’s an elephant. And, when
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Indonesia to send 210 tonnes of waste back to Australia
More shipments of waste are coming back to Australia after Indonesian officials announced 210 tonnes of waste will be shipped back due to contamination.
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Australian government investigates waste shipments turned away by countries such as Indonesia
The Australian Federal government is investigating shipments of waste that are potentially contaminated and have been turned away by countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia. In early July, Indonesia
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Tensions rise as Malaysian Environment Minister cancels visit to Australia
Malaysian Environment Minister, Yeo Bee Yin, has held off on a planned trip to Australia, as waste remains a contentious issue between the two nations.
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Incineration in Asia – a viable solution?
According to the World Bank, municipal solid waste (MSW) generation is going to double by 2025, keeping in mind that OECD countries are still producing the majority of that waste. In Asia, the current
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Is a waste collection ship the solution to Pacific’s waste issues?
However, the island nations’ small populations across a wide geographical divide throughout the Pacific Ocean presents particularly unique challenges. In this context, what is the most appropriate
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