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".
Waste Choices online marketplace for waste management and recycling
10 September, 2014Waste Choices, an online marketplace for waste management and recycling, is suitable for businesses wanting a simple, fast, transparent, and compliant solution for waste collection, recycling, treatment and disposal.
Litter continues to decrease nationally
27 August, 2014As part of Keep Australia Beautiful Week (25-31 August), the National Litter Index (NLI) 2013-14 has been released. The report shows that the occurrence of litter nationally is continuing an overall downward trend.
GaiaRecycle food waste dehydration system
25 August, 2014The GaiaRecycle range, distributed by Eco Guardians, allows diversion of food waste from landfill so that it can be dehydrated and sterilised at source to create nutrient-rich fertiliser or a renewable energy source.
Sydney trials underground communal rubbish chutes
13 August, 2014A trial of underground communal rubbish chutes in a Sydney inner-city suburb has replaced an unsightly, cluttered bin bay with new recycling and waste chutes linked to an underground storage system.
City of Sydney cleans out household chemicals
24 July, 2014The City of Sydney took part in the Household Chemical CleanOut earlier this month, collecting more than 27 tonnes of unwanted hazardous materials from residents.
Biohazard code of practice to be launched next week
18 July, 2014The 7th edition of the Industry Code of Practice for the Management of Biohazardous Waste (including Clinical & Related wastes) - formerly the Industry Code of Practice for the Management of Clinical and Related Wastes - will be launched on 23 July at the National Energy from Waste Symposium.
Meal planning key to reducing food waste
14 July, 2014A new study by researchers from RMIT University's Centre for Design and Society has found planning meals is crucial to cutting household food waste, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Municipal solid waste market growing
12 June, 2014Business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has released the study 'Global Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Market', covering the collection, landfilling, recycling, biological treatment, incineration and re-use segments of the market.
