The future of EfW in Australia
With landfill levies in NSW at $140.20 per tonne, you would think that sorting of commercial waste would be more …
Detpak launches innovative recycling system for takeaway cups
Coffee cups across the nation will be saved from landfill and commercially recycled into paper, with the launch of Detpak’s RecycleMe System.
Why wood pallets shouldn’t be used for transporting used lead acid batteries
The wood pallet is currently the default device used for transporting used lead acid batteries (ULAB) in Australia. It has …
Bingo acquisition of DADI may open up C&I sorting capacity in Australia
According to the 2016 National Waste Report, commercial and industrial waste (C&I) represents 20MT of the 53MT of waste generated …
Bio-based plastics can reduce waste, but only if we invest in both making and getting rid of them
Drinking straws are just the literal tip of humanity’s plastic addiction. In 2016 global plastic resin production reached nearly 335 million metric tons. By some estimates, it could grow to approximately 650 million metric tons by 2020, roughly 100 times the weight of the Pyramid of Giza. Read more
Why Coles’ plastic bag backflip leaves us worse off than before
This unprecedented move is in response to strong backlash by customers who are struggling to switch to reusable bags.
Read more: Why plastic bag bans triggered such a huge reaction
We know that offering free lightweight plastic bags causes excessive plastic use. We also know that banning lightweight bags can increase the use of heavier plastic bags (such as bin liners). Coles’ decision brings out the worst of both worlds: giving out heavier plastic bags for free. Read more
Short-term gain for longer-term pain: expert weighs in on Coles backflip
The dramas continue for Coles as the supermarket giant has come under fire for its reversal of its decision to …
Two workers killed at Simandou
The two Guinean nationals were killed in a single vehicle accident and no other vehicles or personnel were involved.NRW management and local authorities are investigating the incident and the company said it will provide support and counselling for the families and colleagues of the two victims. Read more
Industry Report – Projects
QUEENSLANDPORTSInstallation of fuel line to berths, Townsville (proposed)Principal: Port of TownsvilleScope: Install fuel system to bunker vessels including 1500m steel, pumps, support plinths and in-ground pipe, control and monitoring system, inlet and discharge connections, testing and commissioningStatus: Expressions of interest close November 19, 2008; Read more
Keech to cast longer
A decision to concentrate on core lines and raise its profile in hard-rock mining is paying dividends for one of the country’s oldest castings companies.Keech Castings Australia is about to expand its operations to cope with the strong demand for its products. Read more