SKM Recycling has been placed into receivership as the company owes $100 million, with $60m of that owed to Cleanaway Waste Management.
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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 …
NSW Court of Criminal Appeal ruling on asbestos waste case explained
Legal consultants from NSW gave Inside Waste their view on a court ruling that affects waste and recycling operators in the state – particularly those dealing with construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Read more
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, …
Research project aims to identify gaps in fostering good recycling behaviour
Germany has long been a leader in waste avoidance and resource recovery (WARR) with its comprehensive recycling infrastructure and scarce …
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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SA’s first plastic free precincts take on challenge to avoid single-use plastics
Single-use plastics will be removed from businesses across several locations in South Australia after the government announced the first of many single-use plastic free precincts.
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Queensland waste levy gets mixed reactions from industry
The Queensland government has reintroduced a waste levy after half a decade of not having one, but “only time will …
Consumers hoard e-waste for fear it will land in the wrong hands
Many Australians are left wondering what to do with that broken hair straighter, that old washing machine that’s been sitting …
Fees dished out with Malaysia’s crack down on foreign waste
Malaysia has ramped up joint inspection and enforcement activities at recycling factories in light of what Malaysia’s environment minister, Yeo …