Environment and energy ministers have agreed to tackle global marine plastic pollution with the implementation of new framework, ahead of the G20 Osaka Summit in Japan.
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Opinion: Yellow-top bin recyclables will be banned within five years
This article was contributed by Adam Faulkner, the chief executive officer of the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) and Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) national vice-president.
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Fire service urges NSW waste facilities to step up to reduce “disproportional number of fires”
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is stressing the importance of waste facilities improving their fire safety standards as FRNSW’s David …
Grants of $7m available to NSW businesses and councils for waste innovations
More than $7 million in grants has been made available to businesses, councils and not-for-profits to support innovation in the waste industry.
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Lead acid battery transportation better in wood or plastic containers?
There are many challenges that come with the recycling sector – be it the challenge of educating the public to …
Scientists in NSW and Vic turn waste into various recyclable plastics
Scientists at Deakin University and the University of Sydney have conducted separate research projects to find new uses for waste by turning it into plastics with various uses.
SA EPA gives clearer guidance for management of landfill facilities
South Australia’s EPA recently updated its state guidelines for the development and operation of waste depots following consultation with industry and its stakeholders. So, what does this mean for industry moving forward?
Europe improves CE practices, but too many materials still slip through the cracks
While Europe has a clear focus to create a circular economy, the speed in which raw materials are turned into …
Challenges arising from international policy changes give opportunity locally
China’s National Sword policy and the current “War on Waste” have raised a new awareness of recycling in Australia, which has pushed industry, councils and regional waste groups to improve and strengthen the country’s recycling systems.
NSW EPA on a mission to aid SMEs with their waste assessments
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is on a mission to help small to medium enterprises (SMEs) reduce their waste and increase recycling by providing free waste assessments.