Turning waste streams into energy
20 March, 2017There has been a major growth phase in processed engineered fuel (PEF) for cement kilns, according to ResourceCo.
Polymer additive to improve plastics recycling
06 March, 2017One of the main problems with plastics recycling is that polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) have different chemical structures and thus cannot be repurposed together — not until now, that is.
TOMRA Connect digital products for reverse vending machines
28 February, 2017TOMRA Connect is a portfolio of digital products for machines collecting cans and bottles for re-use and recycling. The products offer further insights and engagement opportunities for locales providing the machines and the recyclers who use them.
Recycling food waste leads to smooth sailing for yacht club
14 February, 2017The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club used a Bin Trim rebate from the NSW EPA to purchase a worm farm that will divert 5.25 tonnes of food waste from landfill each year.
Recyclable shampoo bottle made with beach plastic
20 January, 2017Procter & Gamble is partnering with recycling experts TerraCycle and SUEZ to launch a recyclable shampoo bottle made from up to 25% recycled beach plastic.
Unilever commits to recyclable plastic packaging by 2025
17 January, 2017Unilever has committed to ensuring that all of its plastic packaging is fully re-usable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
Ultrahawke truck scales
10 January, 2017Ultrahawke is a supplier of truck scales, which are important tools for the recycling industry as weight is an essential piece of information for buying and selling recycled material.
Wood waste recycling enabled by Bin Trim
02 December, 2016With financial assistance from a NSW EPA Bin Trim rebate, Pallet Collars Australia and Recycling Technologies Group have been able to implement an innovative and profitable wood waste solution for themselves and a neighbouring sawmill.
Telstra unveils e-waste strategy
30 November, 2016Telstra's newly released Electronics Reuse and Recycling Strategy seeks to tackle Australia's fastest growing waste problem — end-of-life electronics, or e-waste.
Cleaner diesel from recycled tyres
30 November, 2016Old tyres can be completely recycled into low-emission diesel engine oil, according to engineers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Recycle your business's e-waste this Waste Not, Want Not Day
28 November, 2016TechCollect is calling for Australian businesses to play their part in building a sustainable future by recycling unwanted e-waste on 8 December, giving employers and employees the chance to clear offices of clutter ahead of the new year.
Renewable energy from several waste streams
21 November, 2016The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is supporting Unitywater in its development of a waste-to-energy feasibility study that could revolutionise the way we think about, and use, sewage.
'Matchmaker' service for construction and demolition waste
02 November, 2016The NSW EPA has launched the Civil Construction Market Program, which works as a 'matchmaker' service where waste from one project can be safely used to benefit another.
SUEZ and TerraCycle join forces in Europe to develop recycling solutions
17 October, 2016SUEZ is partnering with TerraCycle and acquiring 30% of its activities in Europe to develop innovative collection and recycling programs in Belgium, Finland, France, the Netherlands, the UK and Sweden.
Organic waste needed for ReWaste trial in Victoria
07 October, 2016Five years in the making, the project formerly known as Waste to Energy — now known as ReWaste — is on the brink of opening its doors to customers. The digesters are currently being seeded as part of the commissioning of the facility.
