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Refrigerant Reclaim Australia destroys 90 tonnes of HCFC-22
World Ozone Day provided an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the crucial role of the ozone layer in protecting our planet and human health. Refrigerant Reclaim Australia acknowledges this year’s theme, “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action,” and the strides made and recognising the work still ahead in safeguarding our environment. World Ozone Day serves as …
Deakin University gets funds to make aluminium recycling pure
Nine Deakin University researchers will share in more than $4.1 million for new projects under the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2025 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme. Deakin’s successful three-year projects cover a range of important topics, including how refugees use technology to help them resettle; the harms of ultra-processed foods; aluminium recycling; and …
Victoria gets $15 million for soft plastics initiative
A $15.6 million investment in advanced and innovative recycling technology by the federal Government will help divert 43,000 tonnes of soft plastics from Victorian landfills annually. Three projects, delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government, have been announced under the new Recycling Modernisation Fund Plastics Technology stream, as governments work together on solutions for hard …
EPA begins Supreme Court action against Veolia
EPA Victoria has announced it has started civil proceedings against Veolia in the Supreme Court, alleging a range of non-compliances with Victoria’s environment protection laws. Alleged odour emissions from Veolia’s landfill at Hallam Road, Hampton Park have been a persistent problem impacting local community and the environment. While EPA maintains regulatory oversight of the site, …
NSW plastics bans – catching up?
New plans by the NSW government for more single-use plastics bans, catching up with other states are welcome, but need improvement, the Boomerang Alliance of 55 NGOs said recently. ‘’NSW has to date been slow on these wasteful and polluting items and we also endorse the push towards reusables which are much better on climate …Premium Ad
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New funding for NSW Councils to go FOGO
The third round of the NSW Government’s $46 million Go FOGO grants program is now open.
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EPA Victoria study looks at pharmaceuticals in the environment
A new study by EPA Victoria scientists has shown that chemicals used in pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) ranging …
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Insurers appetite for waste industry waning
Natural disasters such as floods and bushfires, as well as those caused by human action (or inaction) such as battery fires in rubbish trucks and MRFs, are on the increase. In the case of the former, these have mainly been due to an array of weather patterns blamed on climate change. In the case of …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Eriez announce new vice president of global sales
Jaisen Kohmuench, Eriez president and CEO has announced the appointment of a new vice-president of global sales.
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$44 million to help reduce waste in WA
The Federal and WA governments are co-investing $44.1 million in nine new recycling projects to improve recycling capabilities across Perth and in regional areas. In total, the nine projects will divert an additional 143,000 tonnes of material from Western Australia’s landfills every year and support 246 ongoing and construction jobs. The new and upgraded facilities …
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Wasted Space: Breaking cover
Hello Sir, It’s been interesting times down under as government-mandated deadlines hover over the horizon. Industry wonks and insiders aren’t …
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Return and Earn shells out $1.2 billion
The NSW Government’s Return and Earn recycling scheme has been labelled a “circular economy success story” after passing 12 billion …
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