The first Emissions Reduction Fund auction
28 April, 2015 by Jordon Wong and Mike Ritchie, MRA Consulting GroupThe winners of the first Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction have been announced. But don't despair: there are many more auctions to come.
Foodservice businesses encouraged to donate excess stock
21 April, 2015A survey conducted by the Food To Go Association (FTGA), formerly known as the Australian Sandwich Association, has revealed that its members are throwing away around 15% of their stock every day.
Additives for biodegradation of plastic don't work
24 March, 2015Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) have revealed that several additives that claim to break down polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate simply don't work in common disposal situations such as landfills or composting.
Additives for biodegradation of plastic don't work
24 March, 2015Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) have revealed that several additives that claim to break down polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate simply don't work in common disposal situations such as landfills or composting.
Milestone reached in mine rehabilitation project
03 March, 2015Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), the operator of the Ranger open-cut uranium mine, has reported a major milestone in its progressive rehabilitation program.
Measuring the depth of plastic in oceans
27 February, 2015An international research team has reported the first ever high-resolution vertical profiles of plastic pollution in the so-called 'ocean garbage patches'.
New products created from lobster leftovers
24 February, 2015South Australian researchers are working with Adelaide-based lobster exporter Ferguson Australia in a bid to generate new products from lobster offcuts, thereby reducing wastage of the premium seafood product.
Creating resource-smart communities
16 January, 2015Macedon Ranges Shire Council in Victoria has recently adopted a waste management strategy that could signal a shift in local practice.
Creating resource-smart communities
16 January, 2015Macedon Ranges Shire Council in Victoria has recently adopted a waste management strategy that could signal a shift in local practice.
Waste consultancy appoints new director
09 December, 2014APC waste consultancy has appointed a new director, previously from the senior ranks of NSW EPA.
Robots programmed to disassemble e-waste
19 November, 2014In a project conducted by UNSW, researchers have programmed industrial robots to break down the vast array of e-waste thrown out by Australians every year.
How to recycle in a global economy
12 November, 2014 by Lauren DavisWaste management is an international issue, with the actions taken by one country bound to affect others. In order to effectively manage waste in a global economy, producers, consumers and other groups have a responsibility to not only recycle or re-use products, but also to make this process as efficient as possible.
IBM advises City of Ballarat on waste management
27 October, 2014The City of Ballarat has received pro bono consulting on waste management after winning a US$500,000 grant from the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge. The city was one of only two Australian cities, and 16 worldwide, to be awarded the grant in 2014.
Funding for transfer stations at closing landfills
14 October, 2014Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan has announced $3.2 million in Victorian Government funding to develop new transfer stations and resource recovery centres at closing landfill sites in rural and regional Victoria, in addition to the $600,000 already allocated to build new transfer stations on the sites of closed landfills.
City of Sydney launches anti-butt campaign
19 September, 2014In an effort to discourage smokers from discarding their cigarette butts on the street, the City of Sydney has launched the YUK anti-butt campaign. From 17 September to 2 October, visitors to Wynyard Park will find a 2 x 5 m Perspex sign made out of cigarette butts, spelling out the word "yuk".
