Plastics gets a lot of attention in the mainstream media due to the adverse effect they have on the environment if not disposed of or recycled in an efficient and effective manner.
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Wasted Space – Why AI might not be a bad thing
As I sit here, I find myself pondering what the future will hold for the waste industry over the next 12 months, especially when it comes to AI.
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Upgraded Visy facility to recycle 200,000 tonnes of glass
Visy has unveiled a $50 million upgrade to its glass recycling factory in Laverton, Melbourne.
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Making the most of waste heat using heat exchangers
Many industrial processes require energy, but only a portion of that energy input is used for each operation such as pasteurisation or evaporation. Unused energy is wasted, often passing to the environment as hot gas or liquid. However, by using heat exchangers, it is possible to recapture most of this untapped energy through waste heat regeneration.
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Queensland looking to ban balloons
In a win for wildlife, the Queensland Government has tabled legislation to ban the release of lighter than air balloons. It is expected that the ban will come into effect in September 2023, in line with the Governments Plastics Roadmap schedule.
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HiAce Steel supports local waste management sector
GLOBAL steel manufacturer and supplier, SSAB, is helping Australian businesses withstand wear challenges in severe conditions with the Hardox HiAce range. Engineered for applications in acidic and corrosive environments, Hardox HiAce abrasion-resistant steel is an structural material for garbage trucks, recycling containers, tipper/dump bodies, and other heavy-duty equipment.
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QLD/SA announce next stage of plastics ban
Queensland and South Australia have announced consultations on the next stage in their plan to ban on up to 20 single use plastic items.
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Funding boost for WA FOGO bins
The Western Australian Government has ignited the 2021 Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO funding round for local governments to support the transition to three-bin FOGO kerbside collection services. The additional funding builds on the success of a similar funding round delivered in 2020.
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Smarties wrapper now 100 per cent recycled
The iconic Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide. It is the first global confectionery brand to switch to recyclable paper packaging, removing approximately 250 million plastic packs sold globally every year.
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Circular Economy Roadmap charts path to triple job creation
A new roadmap released by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has developed key strategies for creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic value from plastic, glass, paper and tyres currently going into landfill.
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