A newly-opened mechanical and biological waste treatment plant for municipal organic waste in Dandenong South, which is able to process 120,000 tonnes a year, will help southeast Melbourne councils and residents manage their waste more effectively.
New rules on single-use plastics in EU aim to reduce marine litter
The Council of the European Union (EU) has adopted stringent measures proposed by the European Commission to tackle marine litter coming from the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on European beaches.
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Circular business models offer multiple process opportunities for businesses
The principles and thinking behind a circular economy are not new. Academics have spoken about the merits of a circular …
Fostering a collaborative network for industry’s young professionals
From working in the field supervising commercial bush regeneration projects, to authoring reports tackling strategic responses to rapid urban densification …
Lack of technology uptake limiting real time, accurate data collection, Arcadis explains
Limited use of technology in the waste industry is preventing the collection of specific, real-time data, according to a preliminary …
Post-consumer recycled plastics manufactured into bodysurfing hand-plane
Australian entrepreneur Rikki Gilbey, founder of ethical bodysurfing brand WAW Handplanes, is turning the tide on plastic waste with the …
China Sword Policy “irreversible, yet positive”, ABC’s Gardening Australia host says
ABC’s Gardening Australia host, Costa Georgiadis, summed up the challenges in the waste industry as an “incredible 12 months”, due …
Flinders University microplastics study determines how clean Australia’s remote beaches really are
A study conducted by Flinders University will find out how many microplastics are swimming in waters at South Australian beaches. …
Global recycling program aims to unite portioned coffee manufacturers
The Nespresso Sustainability Advisory Board (NSAB) has invited external coffee manufacturers to join its recycling program in the hopes more aluminium coffee capsules will be recycled.
WMRR and NWRIC welcome environment-driven election promises
With less than a week to go until the 2019 Federal election, the three major parties have proposed new schemes …