How composting facilities complement biogas plants
The circular economy is about designing out waste and pollution and keeping resources in use at their highest value, while …
Tasmanian companies snag recycling grants
Tasmania flags split-responsibility CRS
The Tasmanian Government has revealed its preferred model for a container refund scheme, which would see a 10 cent refund on recycled drink containers and the government tendering for the collection network.
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Annual reports for Vic and Tas highlight progress in waste industry
The Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group (MWRRG) and the EPA Tasmania have both recently released annual reports which highlight challenges and progress in the waste industry.
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Litter reporting app launched in Tasmania
Tasmanian residents can now report litter and dumping of waste from their smartphones, tablets and computers.
Tasmanian government seeks public comment on environmental legislation changes
The Tasmanian government is inviting the public to have their say on the draft Environmental Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2019, which contains a range of minor improvements proposed for Tasmania’s environmental legislation.
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Tasmania’s landfill levy commitment supported by local government and waste body
The Tasmanian government has released its Draft Waste Action Plan, which highlights the introduction of a waste levy and the reduction of the volume of organic waste sent to landfill among key targets.
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Increasing landfill efficiency
The Dulverton Landfill manages 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes of waste a year and it is also home to the state’s …
Recycler tackles aquaculture’s waste
Envorinex collects waste materials from the aquaculture industry such as salmon pens, black poly pipes used for irrigation, and feedlines, …