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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Packaging industry’s future involves Internet of Things and circular economy
Having worked for Coca-Cola, Heinz and now McCormick, Dr Michael Okoroafor, has seen his fair share of packaging in an industry that relies heavily on keeping food and beverages safe for consumption.
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CSIRO and start-up tackle food waste by increasing insect breeding
CSIRO researchers and start-up, Goterra, have been testing the ideal combination of conditions that will encourage flies to mate, to then use this knowledge to increase the number of insects that can eat through food waste.
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Health and safety group formed in NSW following waste safety summit
A workplace health and safety group has been formed to better manage safety in the waste industry.
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ACCC appeals Federal Court decision on Woolworths disposable picnic products
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has appealed the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss a case against Woolworths’ in which the ACCC claimed information about the supermarket’s W Select Eco picnic products was false and misleading.
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Report highlights waste as an essential industry in growing infrastructure in Australia
The 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit report tackles some of the waste industry’s major challenges by pushing for solutions such as adopting new technology and boosting the uptake of a circular economy.
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Major court ruling redefines asbestos waste and obligations under resource recovery exemptions
A major court ruling, handed down on August 2, 2019, will impact on recyclers in NSW, particularly those dealing with construction and demolition (C&D) waste, those that may have exposure to asbestos risks, and all parties dealing with resource recovery exemptions – including consumers and transporters.
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Compostable or recyclable packaging “not a silver bullet”, APCO CEO explains
Compostable packaging has held a good reputation in consumers’ minds as war on waste supporters battle their way through single-use …
Manufacturing with circular economy in mind, key in waste reduction
Creating new products doesn’t necessarily mean using virgin materials, so organisations such as the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) are …
Australian state and Federal governments agree to develop a timetable to ban waste exports
Australian state governments and the Federal government have agreed to develop a timetable to ban the export of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres, as Southeast Asian countries continue to crack down on waste imports.
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