Exchange for Change (EfC) will freeze supplier contributions for six-month to fund the Return and Earn NSW Container Deposit Scheme.
LGNSW backs recycled roads research
A push towards new jobs in a circular economy is a key driver behind new research on the use of recycled materials in roads and footpaths. According to Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Linda Scott, the LGNSW-funded research undertaken by Sydney University was designed to facilitate the same sort of home-grown approach to recycling and …
Fresh funds for WARR
The office of the Minister for the Environment Susan Ley has told Inside Waste that, for the WAAR industry, the $1.5 billion funds for the manufacturing sector are additional to the $191 million Recycling Monetisation Fund (RMF) allocated in July.
WA CDS boosts jobs
Five new high-speed container refund points running in conjunction with Western Australia’s new Container Deposit Scheme – Containers for Change has been launched by TOMRA Collection Services. The scheme is expected to generate approximately 500 new jobs to Western Australia.
Why our first battery recycling scheme matters
The country’s two largest domestic battery suppliers Duracell and Energizer have committed to the industry led Australian Battery Stewardship Scheme. The decision which has been described by the industry as representing “goodwill by all stakeholders” follows the Product Stewardship legislation introduced to the House in September. This places a greater emphasis on manufacturers and business …
Circular Solar grants program boosted
The NSW Government is investing $10 million to divert solar panels at the end of their life away from landfill and into recycling.
New Zealand’s plan for plastic and waste
Ahead of the country’s election this month, the New Zealand government has detailed its action plan on waste and recycling.
New chair for NSW environmental watchdog
Former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) senior executive Rayne de Gruchy AM PSM has taken over as Chair of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) commencing her role yesterday.
Where to after the Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020?
The Australian Government recently launched the Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020 which introduces the export bans and refreshes the national EPR legislation. But this is just a beginning.
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MPS and Evoquip strengthen
Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS) is now the official full line distributor of EvoQuip crushing, screening and conveying equipment.