EPA Victoria withdraws notice banning SKM Services from accepting recyclables
EPA Victoria has withdrawn a notice from July 10, which banned SKM Services from accepting recyclable material its Laverton North …
Federal Court dismisses ACCC’s claim that Woolworths’ eco range is misleading
The Federal Court of Australia has determined biodegradable and compostable products made by Woolworths’ were not false or misleading – …
Closing the loop on waste and procurement in Australia
This article was contributed by Suzanne Little – an environmental scientist and independent consultant. State governments have set up programs …
Australian government investigates waste shipments turned away by countries such as Indonesia
The Australian Federal government is investigating shipments of waste that are potentially contaminated and have been turned away by countries …
Trials and education paramount in success of workplace waste minimisation programs
Getting workplaces on board with waste and recycling initiatives is easier to do on a trial basis at first instance, …
Philippines taking large portion of NSW’s plastic, while China exports dropped by 84 per cent
NSW plastic exports shifted significantly to Malaysia and the Philippines in 2018 as a response to the China National Sword …
Building community trust is a “real challenge” in growing Australia’s EfW sector
In a country where people are “naturally distrustful” about how waste is managed, there is positive change needed to move …
Young professional’s wealth of knowledge helps push transition to a circular economy
With experience in the packaging, resource recovery and climate change sectors, Lily Barnett engages with industry and government to reduce …
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 …
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 …