Indonesia returns 100 containers of contaminated waste to Australia
Indonesia’s customs officials confirmed on Wednesday that 100 containers of contaminated waste will be shipped back to Australia. The containers …
Fine Food Australia panellists discuss steps to reducing food waste in a creative way
Buy smart, cook smart and think smart when purchasing food. That is the advice people in the hospitality industry gave …
Genuine community engagement the difference between making or breaking EfW projects, experts say
In a country where Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities have not been widely adopted, building community trust is key. And …
Victorian councils seek solutions to recycling setbacks with glass collection bins
Several Victorian councils are trialing glass collection bins in a bid to reduce contamination and minimise the amount of recyclable …
EfW planning process dos and don’ts explained at WMRR conference
Energy from Waste (EfW) opportunities were explored in detail at a conference in Canberra in late August, as projects for …
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 …
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 …
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 …