The Victorian Government’s decision on how the state’s container deposit system (CDS) will operate is a good and wise decision, the Boomerang Alliance’s director Jeff Angel said.
Veolia and Suez agree on terms for merger
Veolia and Suez announce that their respective boards of directors reached an agreement in principle on the key terms and conditions of the merger between the two groups.
Waste production up by 5 million tonnes since 2016-17
Blue Environment’s National Waste Report 2020, commissioned by the Federal Government’s Department of Agriculture, Waste and the Environment, shows that Australians are reducing their waste and increasing their recycling.
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Why monitoring wastewater pumps is important for the environment
Submersible wastewater pumps are an integral part of efficiently transporting sewage from one station to another in urban areas, with the sewage eventually ending up at a STP (Sewage Treatment plant) ready for processing.
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WMRR webinar updates code of practice
In April, the Biohazard Waste Industry (BWI), a division of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR), will be launching its updated Industry Code of Practice for Managing Biohazardous Waste via a webinar.
Cleanaway offers $2.5 billion for Suez Australia
Cleanaway has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Suez to acquire Suez R&R Australia for $2.52 billion.
Waste 2021: Looking forward
In mid-March 2020, Impact Environmental the organisers of the Waste 2020 Conference faced a challenge: embrace technology quickly and develop webinars over a 14 week period in place of the face-to-face event.
WMRR relaunches Hunter Region Working Group
After a break of almost four years, the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is relaunching the NSW Hunter Region Working Group. It has invited all financial WMRR members to participate.
Interim CEO for EPA Vic
The Governing Board of Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has bought in Lee Miezis as the Authority’s interim CEO on February 8. He replaces Dr Cathy Wilkinson who left the role in late 2020.
New industrial manslaughter laws make Boards and directors responsible
A global risk management provider warns that delegating accountability for workplace safety will not be sufficient defence for board members and C-Suite executives under new industrial manslaughter laws across Australia.