Creating a more productive resource recovery industry
01 October, 2018 by Johann Hefner, Application Specialist – Resource Recovery, STEINERT AustraliaTaking the next positive steps in creating a more productive and rewarding resource recovery industry in Australia.
Fujitsu Smart eWaste bin
21 September, 2018Fujitsu's Smart eWaste bin sits in an organisation's office and is equipped with IoT sensors that monitor the fill levels. When the bin is full, Fujitsu's recycling partner arrives on-site to swap out an inner bin and is gone again in moments.
Solving the waste management conundrum
18 September, 2018 by Steve Nicholson*Solving the waste problem in Australia involves addressing two concerns: what should people do with all their waste and how do organisations create products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable?
Cleanaway waste management fleet arrives on the Central Coast
13 September, 2018Central Coast Council partners with Cleanaway for its waste and recycling management.
Erasable toner reduces paper waste
10 September, 2018PilotPens implemented the Toshiba eco multifunctional printer (MFP) with erasable toner.
Willoughby City Council goes single-use plastic free
07 September, 2018Willoughby City Council has passed a motion to remove single-use plastics from all council operations.
Speakers announced for Waste Expo Australia 2018
21 August, 2018More than 55 industry speakers have been confirmed for Waste Expo Australia's three conferences — Waste Summit, Waste Evolution and Wastewater Summit.
VWMA to tackle rising insurance costs
02 August, 2018The Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) has begun work to develop a package of support to tackle rising insurance costs for its members.
Waste reduction grants awarded to WA community groups
02 August, 2018Twenty-six community groups are set to share in $242,657 to reduce waste, improve recycling and provide community education.
Cleanaway contracted to clean up Queensland
23 July, 2018Cleanaway Waste Management has taken delivery of 18 Scania 6x4 prime movers (six G 480s and 12 R 560 V8s) to service a new contract with a major Queensland council.
Clever waste management system for our waterways
17 July, 2018Designed to reduce and ultimately eliminate pollution in our waterways, the Seabin is a simple concept coupled with an innovative design.
Internet of sewers being discussed at Waste Expo Australia 2018
16 July, 2018Waste Expo Australia will return to Melbourne from 3–4 October and will include the new Wastewater Summit in 2018.
Fight Food Waste CRC officially opened
12 July, 2018 by Lauren DavisThe Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre officially commenced operations on 1 July, less than three months after receiving a $30m grant from the Australian Government.
Coffee cup composting service launches in Perth
04 July, 2018Customers in Perth cafes will be able to dispose of used coffee cups and compostable takeaway food packaging in specially designed compost bins.
JAX Tyres joins Tyre Stewardship Australia
25 June, 2018JAX has committed to ensuring that any end-of-life tyres it disposes of are managed within the Tyre Stewardship Scheme, as well as supporting the public education and market development efforts of Tyre Stewardship Australia.
