Wipes remain unflushable, says CHOICE
29 June, 2016Kimberly-Clark has introduced its 'new and improved' Kleenex Flushable Wipes, reformulating the product to break down faster than the old wipes — but CHOICE is still dissatisfied with the product.
Local organics action to help the Great Barrier Reef
23 June, 2016 by Virginia Brunton and Mike RitchieThe Great Barrier Reef is exposed to increasing pressures from climate change, rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, land-based run-off and other pressures.
Zero waste to landfill at 600 Unilever sites
26 May, 2016Unilever has announced that it is currently sending zero non-hazardous waste to landfill across more than 600 sites in 70 countries, including factories, warehouses, distribution centres and offices.
WMAA announces new directors
20 May, 2016At the AGM of the Waste Management Association of Australia, WMAA President Miranda Ransome announced the newest appointees to the association's board of directors.
Waste management with the IoT
20 May, 2016The municipality of Rotterdam is to introduce the second phase of its Paper and Cardboard Waste Fractions project with Enevo and its Dutch partner, TWS.
ABA supports certified compostable bags
18 May, 2016The Australasian Bioplastics Association has called for support of certified compostable bags as an alternative to single-use lightweight plastic bags, which have already been banned in South Australia, the ACT, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.
State of waste 2016 — Part 2
05 May, 2016 by Mike Ritchie*We are still a long way from achieving each state government's recycling targets. This article investigates the key reforms required, as well as the role of government, in order to move closer to these targets.
State of waste 2016 — Part 1
28 April, 2016 by Mike Ritchie*Australians now produce about 50 million tonnes of waste each year, averaging over two tonnes per person. There are more of us and we generate more waste per person, each year.
Kerbside green waste collection coming to Hobart
22 April, 2016The City of Hobart has awarded utility company Veolia a contract for a new fortnightly kerbside green waste collection service.
What is holding back waste-to-energy developments in Australia?
12 April, 2016 by Chani Lokuge*Chani Lokuge examines the obstacles preventing Australia from joining the global waste-to-energy market, and how they can be overcome.
SUEZ acquires Perthwaste for $87 million
07 April, 2016French utility company SUEZ has entered into an agreement to acquire Perthwaste, a waste management service provider in WA, for $87 million.
Council amalgamations and waste management integration
01 April, 2016Some NSW councils are about to amalgamate. As a result, the councils affected will have to plan for eventual integration of their residential and commercial waste services.
Energy from Waste in Australia — is there a future?
14 March, 2016 by Dr Ron Wainberg, Technical Director, MRA Consulting GroupEnergy from Waste (EfW) is very well established overseas, but in Australia it has yet to get off the ground. The reasons for this are to be found in a complex combination of different historical factors: adequate landfill capacity, poor financial incentives, unfavourable public perceptions and lack of government policy support. While these are changing, they have combined in the past to prevent any meaningful EfW projects from gaining traction. But the position is changing.
A refuse-collecting robot
29 February, 2016The Volvo Group, three universities and waste recycling company Renova have developed a robot that automatically collects and empties refuse bins, with the help of a drone on the roof of the refuse truck.
Source Separated Organic Waste Method now approved
17 February, 2016The Sourced Separated Organic Waste Method provides an incentive for business, local government and charity organisations to divert organic waste from landfill.
