The Federal government anticipates that a ban on the export of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres could be implemented from as early as next year.
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Cleanaway acquires SKM facilities for $66 million
Cleanaway Waste Management has agreed to purchase SKM Recycling facilities for $66 million and the company will employ SKM’s former staff in Victoria to get those sites up and running.
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Victorian government invests $1.6m in projects to improve recycling infrastructure
A total of $1.6 million is being invested in nine projects to develop and trial uses for recycled glass, plastic, paper and e-waste in Victoria.
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Single-use plastic bag ban to commence shortly in Victoria
A state-wide ban on lightweight, single-use plastic bags will take effect in Victoria on November 1.
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Studies look at repurposing textile waste and tracking plastic products
An Australian study is looking at how textile waste could be turned into materials for next-generation batteries.
E-waste ban in Victoria, results in uptake of recycled electronics community-wide
E-waste is growing three times faster than general waste in Australia, according to Sustainability Victoria. In order to protect the environment and people’s health, The Victorian government implemented a ban on e-waste going to landfill, from July 2019.
New European Commission measures require repair and recycling of electronics
The European Commission has adopted new eco-design measures that require electronic appliances to be repaired and recycled – in line with circular economy objectives.
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Litter reporting app launched in Tasmania
Tasmanian residents can now report litter and dumping of waste from their smartphones, tablets and computers.
New Zealand is preparing to introduce a national container return scheme
A container return scheme (CRS) will soon be introduced in New Zealand, with Associate Minister for the Environment, Eugenie Sage, announcing that work is underway to create a fit-for-purpose scheme.
Waste takes precedence for Scott Morrison during MRF visit in New York
Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has reiterated a commitment to work closely with state governments and industry to insure Australia has long-term, sustainable recycling infrastructure.
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