An app that helps users identify what they can recycle, and how, has been released in NSW.
Cleanaway on track to reopen former SKM sites by end of 2019
Cleanaway is aiming to reopen three former SKM sites in Victoria by the end of the year, which should alleviate some of the strain on 15 councils that are still sending recyclable material to landfill following the closure of several SKM Recycling sites.
APCO awards celebrate continued success of sustainable packaging in Australia
On Wednesday evening, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Awards celebrated “bold and brave” companies making improvements to the packaging industry.
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CDS eligible containers to be collected in ACT with new app
A new app has been launched in ACT to make the territory’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) more accessible to businesses and residents.
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Australian recycled plastic processing plant in sight for Coca-Cola Amatil and Veolia
Coca-Cola Amatil and Veolia Australia and New Zealand are considering building a recycled plastic processing plant in Australia.
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WARR Awards winners announced
Congratulations to all nominees, finalists and winners of the Waste and Resource Recovery (WARR) Awards 2019. The WARR Awards recognise organisations and individuals who are going to great lengths to improve and grow the industry.
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Child car seats to take priority under the Product Stewardship Act
Child car seats are set to be added to the priority list under the Product Stewardship Act, Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley announced on November 13.
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National Recycling Week initiatives take off across Australia
Recycling initiatives are putting resource recovery at the forefront during Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week – held from November 11-17.
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Australian wins international award for research into repurposing glass waste
An Australian has won a national award for his research into a process that could turn waste glass into every day products ranging from fertilisers to toothpaste. Read more
Australia’s waste glass export ban to commence by July 2020
A ban on exporting waste glass will be implemented by July 2020, with mixed waste plastic to follow by July 2021 and remaining waste product bans coming into play by mid-2022.