Research project aims to identify gaps in fostering good recycling behaviour
Germany has long been a leader in waste avoidance and resource recovery (WARR) with its comprehensive recycling infrastructure and scarce …
Queensland waste levy gets mixed reactions from industry
The Queensland government has reintroduced a waste levy after half a decade of not having one, but “only time will …
Fees dished out with Malaysia’s crack down on foreign waste
Malaysia has ramped up joint inspection and enforcement activities at recycling factories in light of what Malaysia’s environment minister, Yeo …
The state of waste in Australia – a 2019 review
This story was contributed by Mike Ritchie – the director of MRA Consulting Group.
The Australian Commonwealth has achieved a first – a Minister for Waste (and Environmental Management) was announced by the Morrison government.
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Opinion: Australia’s recycling efforts often go unnoticed
This story was contributed by Pete Shmigel – the CEO of the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR). When you’re blindfolded …
Trevor Evans spills on where the waste industry is heading
Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environment Management, Trevor Evans, speaks to Inside Waste about the Federal government’s role in …
More public engagement needed to support EfW in Australia
Public awareness of the benefits of EfW facilities is too low in Australia, according to CSIRO’s Daniel Roberts. Roberts, who …
Opinion: Australia’s $80m illegal rubbish dumping issue can be tackled through tech
Dodgy dumpers are causing big problems for Australia Subhash Challa, the former senior principal scientist at NICTA, University of Melbourne explains.
Key steps to getting the most value for a procurement process
Waste industry experts discuss how to get the best value for a procurement process.
Young professional’s wealth of knowledge helps push transition to a circular economy
With experience in the packaging, resource recovery and climate change sectors, Lily Barnett engages with industry and government to reduce …