The contract to build two more EfW plants in the Moscow area indicates that the country is progressing in the implementation of its programme to landfill diversion, increase recycling and promote renewable energy.
Geofabrics and Visy partner to reuse PET
Geofabrics has signed a multi-year partnership with Visy to reduce the number of plastic bottles going into landfill.
Why waste contractors need a culture of mental toughness now
The Waste Contractors Recycling Association (WCRA) recently ran a ZOOM update for members on how to deal with mental health issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coca-Cola eliminates polystyrene from cold drink portfolio
Coca-Cola Australia will reduce its plastic footprint by using frozen drink cups and lids made entirely from recycled plastic from 2021.
Monitoring Program to track packaging progress
During the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) 2020 Conference which opened today, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) released the program that maps the framework for measuring progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets.
Program reduces business packaging waste
As Victoria overhauls its recycling system, 17 organisations will now share in more than $560,000 through its Investment Support Grants.
Victorian transfer stations need to open
As Victorians celebrate their release from lockdown, the Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) wants the Government to open transfer stations and metals recycling to the public “as soon as possible”.
Exclusive: Government turbocharges Product Stewardship
The Federal Government is investing $1 million in the establishment of a new Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence (PSCE) that will play a key role in driving Australia’s circular economy towards an eighty per cent recovery rate across all waste streams by 2030.
20 Year Waste Strategy focus for advisory group
The NSW Waste Advisory Group, comprising a range of industry stakeholders held its inaugural meeting with NSW EPA CEO, Tracy Mackey on Friday, September 25.
Councils costs grow as UK sees spike in household recycling
Eight in 10 English councils have reported a massive rise in the volume of paper, cardboard, plastic and glass being collected since the national lockdown began. As a result, council costs are soaring.