Research by the UNSW Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre has found a way that could start a new ‘green aluminium’ manufacturing revolution.
The new technique to recover aluminium
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NTCRS expansion would bring national benefits
Significant nationwide benefits would be generated from an expansion of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) to include all electronic and electrical equipment (EEE), according to a new report.
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Australians suffering a recycling crisis-of-confidence
A recent study, Community Attitudes to Waste and Recycling by Pact Group, revealed that 81 per cent of Australians are not confident they recycle everything effectively.
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Chapter 3 of the Inside Waste Industry Report is now out
Key findings of the report outline challenges councils face to reach National Waste Policy targets
The third Chapter of the Inside Waste Industry Report – The Role of Local Government – is now available for purchase.
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Waste-derived products and wastes exports see strong May decline
In May, Australia exported about 312,000 tonnes of waste-derived products and wastes with a value of $198 million, representing a 22 per cent tonnage decrease and 21 per cent value decrease compared to
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APCO says labelling audit aids move to national format
While a national audit reveals information on consumer products and packaging is confusing and ineffective, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) says important progress is being made.
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$3.8bn disappearing in cold food chain waste
A report on the causes of food waste in Australia has attributed $3.8 billion in wasted food to “breaks and deficiencies in the cold food chain.” The Expert Group, a local consultancy said that
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Industry advances towards accreditation scheme
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association (WMRR) has invited industry stakeholders to help create the framework for an accreditation scheme by participating in a survey. It is designed to help the association move to the next stage of development.
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South Australia delivers infrastructure direction
A 20-year infrastructure strategy for South Australia was recently released by Infrastructure SA, encompassing short and long-term strategies to grow the state’s resources sector.
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National Hydrogen Roadmap: pathways to an economically sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia
Australia has yet to create its own solar or storage industry, relying instead on global solutions. There also remain serious sustainability challenges to broad adoption of lithium batteries. However, hydrogen offers a new, sustainable energy storage and transport future. Download your details below to receive this important Whitepaper.
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