Like many operators in the WARR industry, Local Government NSW has welcomed the news of the federal government $190 million Recycling Monestisation Fund the but says a number of questions remain unanswered.
AWRE heads back to Sydney in November
The Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE) is preparing to will return to the ICC Sydney Darling Harbour from 25-26 November this year.
Extended deadlines don’t mitigate the urgency for recycling solution
Major recycling reform in NSW is at a critical stage and the decision to push back a ban on waste glass exports from next month to next year, does not alleviate the urgent need for this reform to progess, according to Local Government NSW (LGNSW).
NSW councils benefit by EPA FOGO grants
Funding to improve the recycling of kerbside waste is now available for NSW councils and the alternative waste treatment (AWT) industry. The investment is part of the NSW Government’s $24 million AWT transition package to help councils and industry achieve better food and organics waste separation and innovate in how they recycle.
Young Professional: Ark Du advocates for education to lift awareness of waste recycling
For Veolia Australia and New Zealand landfill engineer Fangzhou Du, colloquially known as “Ark”, a love of the environment has run through his blood for decades.
$1.5 million in NSW Government grants to stop and clean up illegal dumping
As the illegal dumping of household goods increases under COVID restrictions, the New South Wales Government is encouraging councils, public land managers and community groups to apply for grants to tackle the problem in their local area. Councils have until July 17 to apply for the grants which are a part of the NSW Combating Illegal Dumping Clean-up and Prevention program.
re/CYCLE takes Vinnies NSW further into circular sustainability
A product range made from recycled textiles including donations to Vinnies Shops unable to be sold on the shop floor, are being offered under the re/CYCLE brand.
How the circular economy is planting roots in the Hunter
The Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO) backed by funding from the NSW state government, is transitioning the Hunter Central Coast region to a circular economy. The HJO is a collaborative body bringing together the ten councils in the region to provide a united and local voice for its communities.
Councils and alternative waste industry given funding boost
New South Wales councils and the alternative waste treatment (AWT) industry are now able to apply for NSW Government funding to improve kerbside waste recycling.
Dear Minister: NSW needs help now
Industry advocate, MRA Consulting managing director Mike Ritchie, has called on NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean (pictured) to act soon to give the state strategic clarity on waste reform.