The future of EfW in Australia
With landfill levies in NSW at $140.20 per tonne, you would think that sorting of commercial waste would be more …
Woodside and North West Alliance’s extends waste management partnership
Woodside and the North West Alliance (NWA) have extended their waste management services partnership for another four years, according to The West Australian.
Arcadis’ appoints Stephen Uhr to lead Asia-Pacific strategy and clients
Global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, Arcadis, have announced it has appointed Stephen Uhr to lead its Asia-Pacific strategy and client initiatives, as executive director Asia-Pacific – clients, innovation and strategy.
Risks to waste and construction industry skyrocket with new Asbestos Waste Bill
Recently, the NSW government introduced into Parliament a Bill to amend the Protection of the Environment Operations (POEO) Act, in …
Queensland becomes the next state to follow suit on container refund scheme
With Queensland becoming the latest state to introduce 10c Container Refunds, scheme architect and Queensland environment expert Toby Hutcheon spoke …
Anissa Levy resigns from the NSW EPA
Reports have been coming across Inside Waste’s desk today about the sudden resignation of the NSW EPA’s Anissa Levy, who only joined the organisation as acting chair and CEO on March this year.
Dame Ellen MacArthur awarded prestigious Albert I Great Medal
Dame Ellen MacArthur was recently awarded the Albert I Great Medal for her commitment and work towards keeping plastics out of the ocean.
Industry leaders from packaging, sustainability and recycling join APCO Board
Industry leaders spanning the waste and recycling, packaging and sustainability sectors have been appointed as directors to the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Board.
Last few sewage pipes near Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach to be turned off
According to news reports, NSW is turning off its last few sewage pipes that discharge untreated wastewater into the sea near iconic Bondi Beach, following warnings that the waste outfalls posed significant health risks.
The City of Cockburn shortlisted for two waste awards
The City of Cockburn has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2018 Infinity Awards for its successful approach to waste reduction and recycling.