MRI to administer DHL's product stewardship scheme
14 January, 2016E-waste processor MRI will assume the administration responsibilities of DHL Supply Chain's national television and computer recycling product stewardship arrangement 'Drop Zone', effective 1 February.
Australia's packaging recycling rate falls
16 December, 2015The recycling rate for post-consumer packaging in Australia has fallen by 2.9% to 61.3% for 2014–15, according to the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC).
A papermaking system for your office
02 December, 2015Epson has developed a compact office papermaking system, the PaperLab, capable of producing new paper from securely shredded waste paper without the use of water.
Tasmanian tyre recycling plant under threat
20 November, 2015An $8.5 million plant to process end-of-life car and truck tyres, proposed for the country town of Longford, Tasmania, will not proceed if the local council does not end its move to revoke Tyre Recycle Tasmania's permit to store tyres on its site beyond March 2016.
Now you can calculate the environmental benefits of recycling
17 November, 2015RMIT University has produced the kerbside recycling calculator — an online tool that enables Victorian households, businesses and governments to estimate the environmental benefits of recycling in terms of greenhouse gas reduction, water and energy savings.
TES-AMM and KPMG partner on e-waste recycling
09 November, 2015KPMG Australia has recruited TES-AMM as its official IT asset disposal partner, enabling the firm to act as a model practitioner in the responsible recycling of e-waste.
Nine million tyres to disappear
22 October, 2015Used Tyre Recycling Corporation, a tyre recycler based in Stawell, Victoria, has just purchased a $250,000 shredder with which to dispose of the town's stockpile of nine million tyres.
Community recycling forum coming to Hobart
14 October, 2015Community Recycling Network Australia is bringing its annual forum to Hobart from 12–13 November. The forum is a gathering of community recyclers, waste industry professionals and local government representatives who are passionate about supporting the growth of community recycling in Australia.
When you buy your new iPhone, make sure you recycle your old one
25 September, 2015As the iPhone 6S hits stores, MobileMuster is reminding consumers to recycle their old mobile phones if they choose to upgrade.
Turning waste cotton into fibre for the fashion industry
24 September, 2015Finnish researchers have developed a cellulose dissolution technique that can turn old, worn-out cotton clothing into new fibres for the textile industry.
JLW Services returnable bins for end-of-life tyres
30 August, 2015JLW Services has developed returnable bins for the transport of end-of-life tyres. The bins comprise a heavy-duty welded cage that is dropped off at a tyre retailer, transport depot, mine site or council tip.
A recycling program for yoghurt pouches
25 August, 2015Fonterra Brands New Zealand has partnered with TerraCycle in the launch of a recycling program for yoghurt pouches — a packaging product that would previously have gone to landfill.
Kimberly-Clark joins soft plastic recycling program
19 August, 2015Kimberly-Clark New Zealand has joined the Public Place Recycling Scheme — an initiative that allows consumers to take their single-use soft plastic food and grocery bags to special recycling bins located in supermarkets or retail drop-off points.
Container deposit scheme: the state of play
18 August, 2015 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting GroupThe NSW Government announced in February 2015 that it had a preference to introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS). But what is the state of play beyond NSW?
Suntech and Reclaim partner on PV module recycling
17 August, 2015Solar manufacturer Suntech has announced a partnership with Reclaim PV Recycling, a waste management company that focuses on reclaiming PV modules.
