The second life of grease
04 December, 2018Tallow, dry solids and clear water can be recovered from grease traps.
WasteMaster food waste reduction system
15 November, 2018The WasteMaster system reduces the weight and volume of food waste by up to 80%, producing a compost-like and odourless residual material.
City of Sydney to trial food scraps collection
09 November, 2018The City of Sydney is inviting 100 apartment buildings and 300 houses to join a food scraps collection trial, set to commence in mid-2019.
Upton criticises NSW EPA over farm fertiliser scandal
07 November, 2018 by Lauren DavisSuccessive NSW governments have spent the past 18 years spreading waste from household red bins across farms, in a bid to reduce landfill and rejuvenate soil.
Soft plastics still a problem in recycling bins
02 November, 2018Plastic bags and soft plastic remain the largest problem items in recycling bins, according to a survey of randomly selected bins by Willoughby City Council.
Frasers Property wants your waste management pitches
30 October, 2018Frasers Property is aiming to create the world's most sustainable shopping centre at Burwood Brickworks in Melbourne, requiring a focus on innovative waste minimisation.
EfW inquiry: NSW govt's response "disappointing", says WMAA
23 October, 2018The Energy from Waste (EfW) Technology Parliamentary Inquiry was established to inquire into matters relating to the waste disposal industry in NSW.
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.
