Waste glass in concrete could be used for construction
21 August, 2017In the wake of the now infamous Four Corners report on the state of Australia's glass recycling industry, University of Melbourne researchers have announced their work incorporating waste glass into prefabricated concrete structures.
Greens secure Senate Inquiry into Australia's recycling industry
18 August, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Greens have secured an inquiry into the future of Australia's recycling industry — an inquiry which is the culmination of many years of frustration, particularly with the landfill price disparity and its subsequent impact on the industry.
Cleanaway commits to high-quality re-refined oil
15 August, 2017Cleanaway has announced that its waste oil refining facility in Wetherill Park, Western Sydney, has achieved Category 1 status under Australia's Product Stewardship for Oil (PSO) program.
Opening the lid on waste: where we're going and why it's relevant to your business
09 August, 2017 by Blake Lindley, Senior Sustainability ConsultantIn this article, we take a look at emergent industry and government initiatives changing the landscape of waste disposal by challenging the status quo and delivering improved environmental outcomes.
Australian alternative fuel plants to deliver cleaner energy solutions
07 August, 2017Resource Co is on track to significantly increase its annual 250,000 tonne production of alternative fuels in Australia.
Asphalt mixed with cigarette butts
07 August, 2017RMIT University researchers have created asphalt mixed with cigarette butts — a product which has been found to handle heavy traffic as well as reduce thermal conductivity.
Geelong company invests in heavy-duty plastic recycling
02 August, 2017Thanks to a $170,000 Sustainability Victoria grant and $258,000 from the Australian Packaging Covenant, GT Recycling has invested in specialised equipment to recycle heavy-duty woven polypropylene.
Network operator appointed for NSW container deposit scheme
01 August, 2017A joint venture between Cleanaway Waste Management and TOMRA Systems has been appointed the network operator for the impending NSW container deposit scheme (CDS).
Australia's environment ministers agree to address battery recycling
31 July, 2017Commonwealth, state and territory environment ministers met in Melbourne last week to progress work on several environmental matters, including battery stewardship.
Cashing in on CDS: Aussie businesses reaping the rewards
31 July, 2017 by Narelle Anderson*We all know that recycling is better for the environment, but what many Australian organisations may not yet realise is that it's also better for business.
City of Melbourne turning cigarette butts into plastic products
24 July, 2017The City of Melbourne has become one of only two councils in Australia to run a citywide initiative to recycle millions of cigarette butts into industrial products, according to Lord Mayor Robert Doyle AC.
Seminar sessions announced for Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo
21 July, 2017The 2017 Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) Seminar Series will feature 10 seminar sessions across two days on the latest government policies, best practice case studies and industry hot topics.
Newster healthcare waste treatment technology
19 July, 2017The 180 Waste Group has introduced Newster, a patented technology for the treatment of healthcare waste.
Turning waste plastic into energy
14 July, 2017A system using anaerobic digestion to turn plastic into energy and fertiliser is being developed in South Australia.
Finding sustainable alternatives for 'nuisance waste' in the seafood industry
13 July, 2017Researchers in Belgium are looking at environmentally and economically sustainable options for over 7 million tonnes of mollusc shells, which are discarded by the seafood industry each year.
