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Pyroco

Converting treated sewage into biochar using PYROCO

A new technology developed at RMIT University could enable more sustainable and cheaper production of bio-oils to replace petroleum-based products in electronic, construction and automotive applications. The technology, known as PYROCO, uses high temperatures without oxygen to convert treated sewage (biosolids) into a carbon-rich product called biochar, which can act as a catalyst to produce …
Veolia

License refused for Veolia transfer station

After what it has said has been a comprehensive, science-based assessment of a Development Licence application for a waste transfer station by Veolia at its site in 290 Hallam Road, Hampton Park, EPA Victoria has decided to refuse the proposal. While EPA’s decision is subject to appeal by Veolia, it means that the waste transfer …

Sircel expands leadership team

E-waste recycling processor, Sircel, has added to its leadership team as the business enters an ambitious new phase of growth.
Litter

Councils initiate “dob in a tosser” litter campaign

More than 57,000 fines have been issued due to residents reporting litter bugs. Now Western Sydney councils are calling on more locals to join the fight against roadside rubbish. The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) together with Blacktown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, The Hills Shire, and Parramatta councils is encouraging residents to report littering …
Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution decreasing on Australian shores

Plastic pollution littering Australian coastlines has dropped by more than a third over the last decade, according to research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Researchers surveyed inland, riverine, and coastal habitats across six metropolitan regions across Australia including Hobart in Tasmania, Newcastle in New South Wales, Perth in Western Australia, Port Augusta in South Australia, Sunshine …

Circular Economy

Features

Lincom
Equipment, Features

Bright future for Lincom in resource recovery stakes

Over the past three decades, Lincom has forged a name as a reliable supplier of an array of plant and …
Cadia
Features, NSW EPA, Online Subscription

Cadia fined $400,000 for air emissions offences

A company has been ordered to pay more than $400,000 after being prosecuted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for three dust emission offences that occurred between November 2021 and May 2023. The sentence was handed down in the NSW Land and Environment Court on Monday after Newmont Mining’s (formerly Newcrest Mining’s) Cadia Holdings …
Tassie CDS
Container Deposit Schemes, Features, Tasmania

One month until Tasmanian CDS starts – grants available

The Tasmanian CDS, Recycle Rewards, is commencing 1 May 2025.  To help the transition for small Tasmanian beverage producers, the Tasmanian …

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Opinion

Organics mandate
Compost, FOGO, FOGO, Opinion

Unlocking $81 million for councils to lead organics recovery

By: Ilan Levy Nadelsticher The New South Wales (NSW) Government is taking a big step toward a circular economy. A …
Tasmanian EPA
Opinion

New CEO for Tasmanian EPA

​The Tasmanian EPA has advised that Madeleine Ogilvie MP, Minister for Environment, has announced that Catherine Murdoch has been appointed …
NAWMA
Adelaide, Opinion, South Australia

Adelaide gets fibre polishing plant for NAWMA

A new facility is future-proofing recycling for the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) with the completion of its $15 …
Whey
Online Subscription, Opinion

High value use for whey waste

New research suggests converting the Australian dairy industry’s whey waste into a valuable food product is more feasible than many realise, with potential for industry-wide change. Whey is a by-product of cheese manufacturing and one of the largest sources of food loss and waste in the Australian dairy sector, and the country’s food industry more …
MRA packaging
Circular Economy, Federal Government, Opinion, Packaging

The state of packaging recycling

It looks like we need to wait until after the next election to get action on packaging. While Minister Tania …