Pushing for society-wide change towards sustainable and circular futures
With tertiary studies in sociology, statistics and evaluation, and over 10 years’ research experience, Jenni Downes is working hard in …
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. …
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 …
Global waste crisis tackled with new standards
The need for action on waste is being recognised in a push by Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) for new standards …
WMRR’s Gayle Sloan recognised as Women in Industry Awards finalist
Being able to highlight the waste industry in an awards program that recognises women working in “non-traditional” workplaces is something …