Waste & Resource Recovery Archives

Batteries, Computers, Ewaste, Features, Waste & Resource Recovery

Greens to tackle ‘vicious cycle’ of waste

The Greens have announced a plan for a National Repairability Star Rating label system to overhaul the vicious cycle of production and waste that it says is straining the planet’s resources and overwhelming its waste management capabilities. Read More

mike.wheelerOctober 21, 2024, 9:13 amOctober 21, 2024

Disposal, Ewaste, Opinion, Waste & Resource Recovery, Western Australia

Public to have say on WA e-waste ban

The Western Australian public can now have their say on regulations that will ban e-waste from landfill. E-waste items like televisions, mobile phones, computers, screens, data storage, refrigerators, dishwashers, batteries, medical devices, lighting and lamps are included in the first phase of bans. Read More

mike.wheelerSeptember 27, 2023, 3:11 pmSeptember 27, 2023

Brisbane, Latest News, Online Subscription, Packaging, Packaging targets, Plastic, Plastics, Queensland, Queensland, State, State, Waste & Resource Recovery

‘Education first’ approach to single-use plastic ban

Queensland’s single-use plastic ban came into effect on September 1. The government is trying to make sure that it gives as much assistance as possible to those companies making the transition through
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mike.wheelerSeptember 6, 2023, 9:17 amSeptember 8, 2023

Opinion, Waste & Resource Recovery

Facilitating safe recycled organic products

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has recently engaged a consortium led by Dr Kevin Wilkinson, Frontier Ag & Environment, to consider Revision of AS4454: Composts, Soil Conditioners and Mulches in order to facilitate the production and use of clean, consistent and safe recycled organic products. Read More

mike.wheelerSeptember 4, 2023, 3:34 pmSeptember 4, 2023

Waste & Resource Recovery

Efficient space utilisation with Komptech Topturn X5000

In the world of composting and organic waste management, optimising productivity and effectively utilising available space are essential for success. Komptech has released the Topturn X5000, a compost turner designed to maximise productivity while effectively utilising windrow pad space. Read More

mike.wheelerAugust 8, 2023, 10:11 amAugust 8, 2023

Equipment, Waste & Resource Recovery

STADLER separator goes ballistic on C&D waste

Recycling in the construction and demolition sector is gaining importance as public awareness for re-using of all materials produced by humankind is growing. To improve the recycling rates of this type of material, STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH has introduced a machine developed for this sector: the ballistic separator STT6000. Read More

mike.wheelerAugust 3, 2023, 11:02 amAugust 3, 2023

Disposal, Features, Hazardous waste, Landfills, Medical waste, New Zealand, Soft plastics, Waste & Resource Recovery

Turning medical plastic waste into useable energy

University of Canterbury (UC) Chemical and Process Engineer, Professor Alex Yip is leading a research team aiming to turn medical plastic waste into energy using catalytic pyrolysis. Read More

mike.wheelerJuly 27, 2023, 8:27 amJuly 27, 2023

Latest News, New South Wales, Victoria, Waste & Resource Recovery, Wastewater, wastewater treatment

BINGO receives approval for treatment plant

BINGO has secured Department of Planning and Environment development approval for the Patons Lane Recycling Water Treatment Plant (RWTP) and Leachate Treatment Plant (LTP). This coincides with the reactivation of BINGO’s Patons Lane Landfill, which commenced operations on 3 July 2023. Read More

mike.wheelerJuly 17, 2023, 3:54 pmJuly 18, 2023

Latest News, Online Subscription, Queensland, Waste & Resource Recovery

Funding boost to reduce rubbish on Great Barrier Reef

The Federal Government will invest $3.5 million to help protect the Great Barrier Reef from marine debris. The funding will be used to fund local projects that clean up the waters flowing into the Reef
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Lisa KoryckiJuly 6, 2023, 9:59 amJuly 11, 2023

Australia, Circular Economy, Latest News, News, Waste & Resource Recovery

BINGO partners with ReDirect Recycling for waste timber solution

BINGO has entered an agreement with ReDirect Recycling to supply waste engineered timber to Australian Panels to be used in particleboard manufacturing.
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Lisa KoryckiJune 30, 2023, 10:17 amJune 30, 2023