More public engagement needed to support EfW in Australia
Public awareness of the benefits of EfW facilities is too low in Australia, according to CSIRO’s Daniel Roberts. Roberts, who …
ACOR and members call for NSW government to clean up pending “environmental mess”
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), acting on behalf of its members Global Renewables and Veolia, has called for action …
Deaths in waste industry prompt Safety Summit in NSW
Recent deaths in the waste industry in Australia have prompted a Safety Summit to be held in NSW in a bid to avoid more deaths.
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NSW EPA releases action plan to tackle charity dumping
The NSW EPA has released an Action Plan to tackle illegal dumping at charity bins and shopfronts to improve support given to the state’s charitable recyclers.
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Federal Court dismisses ACCC’s claim that Woolworths’ eco range is misleading
The Federal Court of Australia has determined biodegradable and compostable products made by Woolworths’ were not false or misleading – …
Qld waste strategy strives for 90 per cent of waste to be diverted from landfill in 30 years
Queensland’s new Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, focusses on a circular economy and significant waste reductions that have been set out until 2050.
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Australian government investigates waste shipments turned away by countries such as Indonesia
The Australian Federal government is investigating shipments of waste that are potentially contaminated and have been turned away by countries …
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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New Zealand says goodbye to single-use plastic bags including biodegradables
July 1 marks the first day of a ban on single-use plastic bags across New Zealand, including bans on biodegradable, compostable and oxy-degradable plastics bags.
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Queensland waste levy to come into effect on July 1
Monday, July 1, marks the re-introduction of a waste levy in Queensland, which Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is in favour of.
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