Waste > Management

NSW initiative tackles food waste at the source

27 November, 2024

Approximately 1.7 million tonnes of food waste is sent to landfill in the state each year.


REMONDIS expands into Western Qld

25 November, 2024

The Australian branch of the German multinational, which specialises in recycling, industrial service and water management, has acquired local business Specialty Services Queensland.


Waste and recycling industries unite for urgent action on battery fire crisis

04 October, 2024

Ten 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.


$3m up for grabs for innovative waste projects

04 October, 2024

The 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.


How Sydney's OS Passenger Terminal slashed its waste costs

04 October, 2024

Veolia 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, 2024

In 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, 2024

Alpha 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, 2024

WMRR 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, 2024

With 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 Australia

WMRR 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, 2024

Milesight'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, 2024

The 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, 2024

With 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.


Waste body calls out lack of action on battery fires

20 June, 2024

While praising a $26 million funding initiative for a new ACT recycling facility, WMRR has issued a warning about the continuing risk of battery fires.


Meet Evie — Your Right-Hand Technology in Waste Management

19 June, 2024

Waste management is known for its smelly challenges — but imagine having a friendly expert alerting you when landfill emissions become odourous.


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