WMRR and NWRIC welcome environment-driven election promises
With less than a week to go until the 2019 Federal election, the three major parties have proposed new schemes …
Queensland research program finds new life for food waste
A new national program to transform food waste into valuable products is being led by a University of Queensland researcher.
Waste conference to tackle issues of plastic pollution and resource recovery
The Coffs Harbour Waste Conference is happening on May 14-16, with waste experts from across the globe sharing their insights into an industry that is ever-evolving. Read more
Global waste crisis tackled with new standards
The need for action on waste is being recognised in a push by Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) for new standards …
WMRR’s Gayle Sloan recognised as Women in Industry Awards finalist
Being able to highlight the waste industry in an awards program that recognises women working in “non-traditional” workplaces is something …
Australian Institute of Packaging partners with Fight Food Waste CRC on waste project
The Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) will partner with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) for its Save Food Packaging Criteria and Framework 1.2.1 project, which aims to develop design criteria and communication material for packaging that will reduce food waste, focussing initially on Australia and New Zealand, before looking overseas through the World Packaging Organisation (WPO).
A significant day for waste-free flights
Marking the start of its plan to cut 100 million single-use plastics by the end of 2020 and eliminate 75 per cent of the its waste by the end of 2021, Qantas, in partnership with SUEZ, took to the skies recently in the first commercial flight with no landfill waste produced.
More funds are needed to divert organics from landfill – WCRA
Councils and businesses across NSW could access grants to waste collection services with a $2.6 million fund, but some say …
Liberal government promises $203m in program that includes waste reduction
If re-elected, the Liberal government will invest $203 million in increasing recycling and reducing waste, protecting Australia’s unique threatened species and restoring waterways and coasts.
EPA recognised internationally for best practice in impact assessment
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been internationally recognised for its work in developing policy and guidance, and for its sustained contribution to good practice in impact assessments in Australia.