komptech shredder fogo

Komptech shredder for FOGO

FOGO (food and garden organics), in-vessel composting, and anaerobic digestion are the buzzwords of the organics recycling world. Komptech CEA’s National Product Manager, Deon Cope, said there is no shortage in demand from organics businesses processing green waste in outdoor windrow operations. Read More
solar panel waste stream

Solar panels to become formidable waste stream

The first commercially viable solar cells came out of Bell Labs in the US in 1954. Since then, the photovoltaic technology has seen the uptake of solar panels in both commercial and residential premises – with a marked increase over the past two decades. They are seen by some as a godsend when looking for alternative ways of generating electricity other than coal-fired power stations, which have been the main source of energy for Australia for many decades. Read More

Design critical to meet circular economy targets

A new series of reports unveil a critical roadmap to transition Australia to a circular economy through design, to help businesses and industry make real environmental change. Commissioned by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the ‘Enabling Design for Environmental Good’ reports were produced by experts in eco-design and sustainability from across research and industry to inform a coordinated approach by government and industry to transition Australia to a circular economy.  Read More