B-cycle launches holiday battery safety campaign
14 January, 2025At the end of the summer holidays, homes across Australia are left with a large number of used batteries, creating a hidden potential hazard.
'Tis the season for sustainable food at Christmas
09 December, 2024As the festive season approaches, research fellows at UQ provide five tips for consuming more sustainably this Christmas.
NSW initiative tackles food waste at the source
27 November, 2024Approximately 1.7 million tonnes of food waste is sent to landfill in the state each year.
REMONDIS expands into Western Qld
25 November, 2024The Australian branch of the German multinational, which specialises in recycling, industrial service and water management, has acquired local business Specialty Services Queensland.
$3m up for grabs for innovative waste projects
04 October, 2024The third round of the NSW Local Government Waste Solutions Fund is inviting applications for initiatives that will drive waste reduction and foster a circular economy.
Waste and recycling industries unite for urgent action on battery fire crisis
04 October, 2024Ten of Australia's waste and recycling organisations have joined together to call for urgent action on the growing hazard posed by batteries in waste streams.
How Sydney's OS Passenger Terminal slashed its waste costs
04 October, 2024Veolia has delivered a custom-designed solution that cut the Overseas Passenger Terminal's weekly waste collections by almost 66%.
Back to basics: Coles trials boxes for fruit & veg
01 October, 2024In an effort to reduce single-use plastic bags, Coles has launched a new trial where cardboard boxes will be provided for loose fruit and vegetables.
Driving new safety standards for EV batteries
25 September, 2024Alpha HPA is making inroads into improving battery safety for EVs with its proprietary technology that is designed to reduce fire risk.
PFAS concern, time for urgent action
18 September, 2024WMRR is calling on the federal government to act now to immediately ban all types of PFAS — not just a handful and from next year.
Waste not, want not: exploring the 2024 Waste Expo Conference
02 September, 2024With the 2024 Waste Expo Australia event just around the corner, the conference schedule has been released, detailing an extensive program of industry speakers.
Waste and resource recovery industry celebrates success
28 August, 2024 by Gayle Sloan, CEO of Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of AustraliaWMRR shares details about some of the circular economy winners at the inaugural ENVIRO Awards, including Reverse Garbage, Wannon Water and circular pioneer Greg Welsh.
Milesight EM400-TLD and EM400-MUD distance/level sensors
21 August, 2024Milesight's EM400-TLD and EM400-MUD distance/level sensors are designed for advanced waste management through IoT and wireless technology.
$4.6m to save food waste from landfill
02 August, 2024The NSW Govt funding will help charities and businesses tackle food insecurity and reduce the 1.7 million tonnes of food that is wasted in the state each year.
Meet Evie — Your Right-Hand Technology in Environmental Management
01 July, 2024With a "sixth-sense" intelligence, Evie is your secret weapon for mining success — optimising operations, meeting compliance, and maintaining relationships, all with a data-driven edge.
