State government and industry leaders are calling for urgent market development and a funding plan to ensure that the proposed export bans on certain materials can be implemented successfully.
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Industry waste and resource recovery report has something for everyone
The Inside Waste Industry Report gives readers and in-depth look at the waste industry. Whether it’s a state-by-state comparison that you’re looking for, or a breakdown of volumes of recovered material such as metals, organics, plastics; the report has information for all.
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Australia’s waste glass export ban to commence by July 2020
A ban on exporting waste glass will be implemented by July 2020, with mixed waste plastic to follow by July 2021 and remaining waste product bans coming into play by mid-2022.
Business as usual can no longer be the way to go, WMRR CEO says
Leading up to the Meeting of Environment Ministers (MEM) on Friday, the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) has given its view of changes that need to happen in the waste and resource recovery industry. Read more from WMRR below.
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Queensland releases Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan
The Queensland government released a Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan on November 7, which proposes a way forward for reducing and dealing with single-use plastics in the state.
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Coalition of councils set target of recycling 45 million glass bottles annually
The Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) is setting itself a goal to recycle 45 million glass bottles each year to leverage purchasing power to drive a circular economy.
National battery and pen recycling program launched
A national battery and pen recycling program has been launched in Officeworks stores in Australia.
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Last chance to purchase tickets to the WARR awards
Celebrate the latest innovations and achievements in the waste industry by attending the Waste and Resource Recovery (WARR) Awards this year.
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Second volume of Inside Waste Industry Report out now
The second volume of the Inside Waste Industry Report 2017-2018 is out now. The volume, ‘Policy & Regulation’, provides readers with an in-depth insight into Australia’s waste sector, policies, targets, and progress on a state-by-state basis.
Industry leaders ask for more certainty and security from government
Running kerbside recycling outside of council, with external operators, is one way that Australia could improve its recycling system, according to Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) CEO Pete Shmigel.
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