Running kerbside recycling outside of council, with external operators, is one way that Australia could improve its recycling system, according to Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) CEO Pete Shmigel.
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New APCO guidelines improve sustainable food service packaging
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) launched the Food Services Packaging Sustainability Guidelines at the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE) expo on Thursday.
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Ministers promise to grow government leadership in waste sector
Until now, the Federal government has had little focus on the waste industry but this is changing, according to Australia’s Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environment Management Trevor Evans.
Independent review of environment Act aims to avoid future delays in decision-making
The Federal government has commenced a once in a decade review of Australia’s environmental law, led by Professor Graeme Samuel.
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Inquiry into waste management and recycling industries commences
An inquiry into Australia’s waste management and recycling industries has commenced by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources.
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Community and industry encouraged to have their say on proposed reforms in WA
The government of Western Australia is seeking feedback on improving environmental legislation in the state.
National pricing strategy for waste levies could drive necessary change, experts say
In Victoria where the landfill levy is significantly lower than in others jurisdictions, industry experts are pushing for a price hike.
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Infrastructure Victoria preliminary report explores possibility of six-bin system
A six-bin system is one option that Victoria could implement to improve resource recovery in the state, according to a preliminary report handed to the Victorian government by Infrastructure Victoria.
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Queensland waste levy – success and challenges three months in
Council staff hope that Queensland’s waste levy won’t be canned again as they anticipate the levy will help grow investment in resource recovery over time.
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NSW EPA’s decision on MWOO gains backlash from industry
The NSW EPA has announced it does not intend to allow Mixed Waste Organic Outputs (MWOO) to be used as a soil amendment on agricultural, mining rehabilitation or forestry land.
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