Circular Economy (CE) could be transformative. Transforming an economy from linear consumption to circular materials flow including redesign, recovery, reuse, repurposing, is just that – transformative.
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Ewaste Watch co-founder says mainstreaming reuse and repair is the way to go
John Gertsakis, the co-founder of Ewaste Watch, discusses the benefits of mainstreaming reuse and repair.
The transition to a circular economy is underway across industries, sectors and communities. Noteworthy practical measures are in play as are policy development processes across all levels of government.
Australian waste levies – something needs to be done
Australian landfill levies are on the move, with significant changes in Queensland and South Australia. The trouble with waste disposal, however, is that it tends to flow to the point of cheapest disposal.
How to drive a successful circular economy in Australia
The National Waste Report 2018 indicates that more than 67 million tonnes (Mt) of waste, including 14.2 Mt of organics, 6.3 Mt of hazardous waste and 5.6 Mt of paper and cardboard, is generated by Australians each year.
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The state of waste in Australia – a 2019 review
This story was contributed by Mike Ritchie – the director of MRA Consulting Group.
The Australian Commonwealth has achieved a first – a Minister for Waste (and Environmental Management) was announced by the Morrison government.
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Opinion: Australia’s recycling efforts often go unnoticed
This story was contributed by Pete Shmigel – the CEO of the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR).
Closing the loop on waste and procurement in Australia
This article was contributed by Suzanne Little – an environmental scientist and independent consultant.
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Opinion: Australia’s $80m illegal rubbish dumping issue can be tackled through tech
Dodgy dumpers are causing big problems for Australia Subhash Challa, the former senior principal scientist at NICTA, University of Melbourne explains.
Key steps to getting the most value for a procurement process
Waste industry experts discuss how to get the best value for a procurement process.
Opinion: EfW can kill two birds with one stone – if government wants it to
Contributed by Gavin Shapiro, who is a partner at Hones Lawyers and specialises in waste contracts, waste legislation, EPA investigations and prosecutions and operational issues.
For the past five years or so, we have been hearing a lot about the promise of Energy from Waste (EfW).