The first global estimate of the amount of fishing gear lost in oceans worldwide has revealed that 29 per cent of all lines are lost or discarded each year in the sea.
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Average Australian household has $5,300 worth of unwanted, sellable goods, report reveals
A Second Hand Economy Report estimates that the average Australian household has about 23 unwanted or unused items, estimated to be worth $5,300.
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SA’s waste survey reveals highs and lows of recycling and organic waste
South Australia’s Recycling Activity Survey 2017-18 has revealed that 87 per cent of the material recovered through diversion, is recycled in the state. South Australians are diverting 4.49 million tonnes of material from landfill each year.
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Report highlights waste as an essential industry in growing infrastructure in Australia
The 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit report tackles some of the waste industry’s major challenges by pushing for solutions such as adopting new technology and boosting the uptake of a circular economy.
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Newly released EfW fact sheet aims to give clarity on Australia’s EfW opportunities
Amid “a lot of confusion” in the Energy from Waste (EfW) sector, Arup resource and waste management lead, Shaun Rainford, …
Monash research suggests 91 per cent of consumers look for sustainable ingredients or materials
Monash University research has found that an increasing number of consumers are prepared to pay more for products that use sustainable or recycled materials, with more than 50 per cent indicating it’s important that products are fully made from recycled materials.
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Deakin researchers develop concrete solution for recycled glass
Deakin researchers have found a new use for old glass – grinding it up as a substitute for sand to make a type of concrete commonly used in the construction industry.
Report on Victoria’s waste management system found key agencies failed to manage the sector
A report on Victoria’s waste management system has been released and found that several key agencies in the state have failed to effectively manage the sector, which is what led to “significant amounts of recyclables ending up in landfill and increased stockpiling posing unacceptable risks to public health and the environment”.
HolyGrail project opens new possibilities for sorting technologies using digital watermarking
The HolyGrail project, led by Procter & Gamble (P&G) and facilitated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has published information on the use of digital watermarking technology to improve sorting of recyclable material.
Australia’s Cocos islands home to 414m pieces of plastic debris, research estimates
Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands are littered with an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic debris, a University of Tasmania study has found.
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