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NSW advances plastics and chemical crackdown
NSW Government has unveiled the next phase of its plan to tackle plastic waste and harmful chemicals, announcing a staged rollout of new bans and product redesigns to coincide with National Recycling Week. Plastic continues to pose one of the state’s greatest environmental challenges, making up around 74 per cent of litter in waterways. Less …
Safety liability in waste – who’s going to jail first?
Australia’s waste industry has traditionally been one of the most dangerous industries to work in, with fatalities and serious injuries …
TEC unhappy with ACCC decision over B-cycle
A spokesperson from the Total Environment Centre (TEC) said the ACCC authorisation of voluntary waste battery collection by B-cycle, extends …
Practical solutions to NSW’s waste management challenges
NSW’s waste system is creaking under the weight of rapid growth, rising costs and an approvals regime that few on the frontline consider fit for purpose. In a candid panel moderated by Brett Lemin, executive director of WCRA, four industry and local government leaders set out where the pressure is building most, why previous course …
Businesses back 2030 agenda to drive change in plastics system
Businesses representing a fifth of the world’s plastic packaging market are backing a bold new action plan from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to accelerate the shift towards a circular economy for plastics. Launched on 4 November 2025, the 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business sets out a practical roadmap for the next five years, urging companies …
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ACOR, Circular Economy, Features, Online Subscription, Packaging Design, Plastics, Product Stewardship, Regen, textiles
Simple solutions address plastic and textile recycling challenges
Soft plastics and textiles have long been regarded as some of the most challenging waste streams, contributing to environmental pollution. Their complex composition and contamination issues make them difficult to process, yet innovative solutions are emerging that are reshaping recycling possibilities. At the ReGen event held recently, Suzanne Toumbourou, Chief Executive Officer of ACOR, introduced …
Features, Waste Expo 2025
Winners of Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards announced
The winners of the 2025 Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards (WIRA) have been announced. At the gala event held at …
Chemicals, Features, Hazardous waste
$13k penalty for pouring chemicals down stormwater drain
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Wasted Space: The glorious state of Australian waste infrastructure
A fairytale if I may. Once upon a time, in the sun-scorched land of Australia, the people invented a marvellous concept called waste infrastructure. The idea was simple: take rubbish, move it about a bit, bury some of it, burn a bit more, and send the rest on a luxury cruise to Southeast Asia. Nothing …
ACCC, Batteries, Battery Stewardship Council, Ewaste, Opinion
ACCC extends B-cycle scheme authorisation
The Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) has been granted a five-year exemption by the ACCC, allowing it to continue operating its …
Opinion
Supercharging decarbonisation
With all the talk about the pending updated 2035 emissions reduction targets, I can’t help but wonder if one way …
Online Subscription, Opinion
Solar panel recycling plant opens in Sydney
A new solar panel recycling facility has officially opened its doors at Bankstown Airport. Operated by PV Industries, it is expected to process up to 6,000 tonnes of solar panels per year, with each panel processed in under 90 seconds. The facility will divert approximately 200,000 panels from landfill. The Australian startup has developed two …
EPA Victoria, Opinion