RMF funding heralds WA recycling boom
A joint investment of $70 million from Federal and State Governments is expected to drive a $174 million recycling boom in Western Australia.
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Turning waste to biofuel could deliver new industry
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will deliver $3.9 million in funding to Renergi Pty Ltd (Renergi) for the development of the next phase of Renergi’s energy from waste technology in Collie, Western Australia.
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WA 2021 WasteSorted awards open
Nominations are now being sought for the new-look 2021 WasteSorted Awards, formerly known as the Infinity Awards.
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WA gets serious about its Plastics Plan
Overwhelming community support of 98 per cent in favour of action to reduce the impacts of single-use plastics, has resulted in the release of WA’s Plan for Plastics. According to the government, the
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WA CDS boosts jobs
Five new high-speed container refund points running in conjunction with Western Australia’s new Container Deposit Scheme – Containers for Change has been launched by TOMRA Collection Services. The scheme is expected to generate approximately 500 new jobs to Western Australia.
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Containers clean up in WA
The launch of Containers for Change in Western Australia yesterday revealed at least 200 refund points statewide.
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Tyre dumping scam surfaces in WA
A week after the Federal Minister for Waste, Trevor Evans visited the controversial Tyremil facility in Queensland, the West Australian government has issued a warning over a used tyre dumping scam that
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How food scraps will power 3,200 WA homes
Local food retailers and restaurants in the WA City of Cockburn are encouraged to apply to join the first free commercial food waste trial in Western Australia.
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WA revises waste position statements
The Western Australian Waste Authority has considered and approved revised position statements on the Waste Hierarchy and Waste to Energy after they were first released in 2013. The statements includes both thermal and non-thermal treatment.
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WA first state to match federal RMF investment
The WA government’s commitment of $20 million to boost the states capacity for local processing of waste plastic and tyres came just a day after the federal government released details of its Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF).
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