A study conducted by UK-based consulting firm Verisk Maplecroft identified Australia among several countries that are disproportionately responsible for the highest levels of waste generation.
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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 – …
Tips to reduce use of common kitchen item during Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is well underway with millions of people estimated to take part in the challenge to reduce plastic use. And with this goal, comes the challenge of replacing one common kitchen item – bin liners.
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Australians taking Plastic Free July challenge exceed global percentage
A survey conducted by global research company Ipsos revealed that Australia’s participation rate in the Plastic Free July challenge in 2018 exceeded the global figure, which saw 120 million take part. Read more
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 …
Resource recovery and circular economy hot topics at National General Assembly
Resilient resource recovery and creating a sustainable circular economy were among topics discussed at the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly in Canberra.
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Labor leader appoints Terri Butler as shadow Minister for Environment
The Australian Labor Party’s new leader, Anthony Albanese, announced the line-up for the new shadow cabinet on June 2, with Terri Butler taking on the environment and water portfolio.
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Inside Waste (Aug/Sep): Stability and continued growth
Under Dean’s 27-year leadership, Veolia has grown from strength to strength with numerous joint ventures and acquisitions under its belt, …
Neptune wins $14M NEPSYS projects in GOM
The company said the projects, which will utilise the company’s patented dry underwater welding technology NEPSYS, included repairs to an oil platform jacket leg and a column-to-mat connection on a cantilever mat rig.A team of 10 welder/divers, 12 construction/inspection divers and tenders, two dive supervisors and one project superintendent is expected to take 60 days of 24-hour operations to complete repairs to the oil platform jacket leg. Read more
Macmahon downgrades growth for FY09
The contractor said it expected growth of 10-15% for fiscal 2009, down from the 20-30% targeted in August.Macmahon chief executive Nick Bowen said the new forecast meant full-year profits were now expected to be between $54 million and $58 million. Read more