Circular business models offer multiple process opportunities for businesses
The principles and thinking behind a circular economy are not new. Academics have spoken about the merits of a circular …
Commercial organics recycling – success is a long way away
When people think of recycling, the first thing that usually comes to mind is commingled recycling. And more often that …
NSW return and earn has doubled container recycling in the state, according to ACOR
Contrary to recent comments to the ABC that, “.. the bulk of the containers that are going into the (NSW) …
In 2019, being authentic, responsible and transparent will unlock new revenues for process manufacturers
Colin Elkins from global enterprise application company IFS has gazed into his crystal ball for the process manufacturing industry and …
Future trends in weighing technology
What do a cow, a suitcase and a waste truck have in common? At first glance, these three things may seem totally unrelated but in fact, they all represent the future trends in weighing technology.
NSW EPA’s precipitous action jeopardises future resource recovery investments
On October 26, the NSW EPA released the Mixed Waste Organic Material (MWOO) – Regulatory Change, withdrawing the Resource Recovery …
Bingo acquisition of DADI may open up C&I sorting capacity in Australia
According to the 2016 National Waste Report, commercial and industrial waste (C&I) represents 20MT of the 53MT of waste generated …
Bio-based plastics can reduce waste, but only if we invest in both making and getting rid of them
Drinking straws are just the literal tip of humanity’s plastic addiction. In 2016 global plastic resin production reached nearly 335 million metric tons. By some estimates, it could grow to approximately 650 million metric tons by 2020, roughly 100 times the weight of the Pyramid of Giza. Read more
Why Coles’ plastic bag backflip leaves us worse off than before
This unprecedented move is in response to strong backlash by customers who are struggling to switch to reusable bags.
Read more: Why plastic bag bans triggered such a huge reaction
We know that offering free lightweight plastic bags causes excessive plastic use. We also know that banning lightweight bags can increase the use of heavier plastic bags (such as bin liners). Coles’ decision brings out the worst of both worlds: giving out heavier plastic bags for free. Read more
Short-term gain for longer-term pain: expert weighs in on Coles backflip
The dramas continue for Coles as the supermarket giant has come under fire for its reversal of its decision to …