South Australia will house Australia’s radioactive waste management facility
The Federal government has announced that South Australia will be the host of Australia’s national radioactive waste management facility.
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Tackling contaminated recyclables in bustling Bondi
In 2015/16 there were more than 20 million visitors to Bondi Beach. As one of the most popular beach- side regions in Australia, there is a constant flow of people moving to the area for several months before moving on to the next sandy spot.
Former SKM facilities in Victoria reopened by Cleanaway
Cleanaway has reopened several waste processing facilities in Victoria after they were closed under the ownership of SKM Recycling.
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Industry leaders question export ban timeline and recent report
EIS highlights benefits of proposed energy recovery project at Lithgow
An environmental impact statement (EIS) that details the benefits of an energy recovery project at Lithgow has been publicly released.
Recycling market review lays out export ban challenges
The export of some paper and cardboard packaging will be “necessary”, despite plans to ban the export of these materials within two-and-a-half years, a new report has indicated.
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WA recycling charities receive funding to reduce dumping
More than $40,000 has been given to recycling charities in Western Australia to help reduce dumping at charitable recycling sites.
WA government announces operators for CDS refund points
The first operators of container deposit scheme refund points for Western Australia have been announced.
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Waste levies waived for bushfire victims in NSW and Victoria
Waste levies have been waived for residents in bushfire affected areas in NSW and Victoria.
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