Cloud technology to support NSW container deposit scheme
04 September, 2017Software specialist PrimeQ has been appointed by a joint venture of major Australian beverage suppliers to build the IT that will support NSW's container deposit scheme.
The new home of Nokia joins MobileMuster
25 August, 2017HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that it is joining MobileMuster — the mobile telecommunications industry's official recycling program.
Megatrends under the microscope at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo
23 August, 2017The eighth annual Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) is taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing some of the most innovative products and technology in waste management to around 2000 waste management professionals, business leaders and government representatives.
Turning recycled tyres into pipes
22 August, 2017Polymeric Powders and Austeng are using end-of-life tyre crumb combined with polyolefin plastic to manufacture a high-quality composite material, enabling the production of commercial pipes using an innovative process.
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).
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.
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.
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.
