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. While people often want to drive prices down, a shift to a higher levy could be a much-needed step towards creating value for products in Victoria, according to Bingo Industries chief executive for Victoria, …
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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. Speaking at the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) WasteQ Conference in Toowomba, state and local government representatives shared their thoughts on the recently introduced waste levy …
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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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Australia’s ban on export of recyclables could be implemented as early as next year
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.