Recycling infrastructure must meet EV battery waste demand
14 November, 2019A UK study reveals that lithium-ion battery recycling technologies are not keeping pace with the increasing uptake of electric vehicles.
Turning waste into water — Bottles for the Bush
11 November, 2019To coincide with the start of National Recycling Week, TOMRA has launched a drought recycling appeal called Bottles for the Bush.
Rising from coal ash waste to cure concrete
08 November, 2019Researchers may have found a use for tens of millions of tons of waste coal ash — one that could help make concrete more durable and crack-free.
LCA provides the evidence base for circular economy
15 October, 2019 by Maartje Sevenster, President, Australian LCA SocietyLife cycle assessment (LCA) has been the toolbox for sustainable products for decades, but hasn't yet gained the expected level of popularity.
SKM Recycling acquired for $66m
11 October, 2019Cleanaway Waste Management has acquired the assets of the SKM Recycling Group, including properties, plant and equipment.
One in three Victorians hang onto old phones
09 October, 2019Since the state government's e-waste to landfill ban, many Victorians are disposing of their e-waste correctly, but most are still storing old electronics at home, resulting in valuable resources sitting idle.
Recycling back to the future
04 October, 2019 by Eric Love and Christopher Rochfort*The recent global waste recycling crisis has focused us on the importance of developing localised markets for recyclable materials.
Recycling sector plans to invest
02 October, 2019An industry survey has revealed that Australia's waste and recycling sector is keen to back Prime Minister Scott Morrison's $20 million funding by creating additional jobs and boosting investment.
Method Recycling 60 L recycling bins
01 October, 2019Method recycling bins are designed to optimise recycling and waste for the modern space. The 60 L recycling bins can be placed together to form flexible recycling stations, located throughout a facility.
The future of high-quality PEF
30 September, 2019 by Ben Sawley*More than 20 million tonnes of waste is still landfilled in Australia each year. Processed engineered fuel (PEF) has potential to harness energy value from this waste.
The role of RDF/PEF in Australia's future resource strategy
30 September, 2019What role will resources such as refuse-derived fuel and process engineered fuel play in Australia's approach to waste management? Robbie McKernan explores...
Lion takes on soft plastics
30 September, 2019Beverage company Lion has announced that it is the first major brewer in Australia to partner with national soft plastic recycling initiative REDcycle.
FPD Recycling FPD PRO recycling technology
30 September, 2019The FPD PRO from FPD Recycling is a fully automated robotic flat panel display (FPD) depollution machine that can process 60 FPDs per hour, including televisions, monitors and laptops.
Coles records REDcycling boost for FY19
24 September, 2019Throughout the 2019 financial year, Coles reported that shoppers recycled enough soft plastic to circumvent the globe one and a half times.
New weapons in war on waste
09 September, 2019 by Professor Veena Sahajwalla2019 could be the tipping-point year when the momentum of change embraces a circular economy, creating new jobs along with other sustainability benefits.
