Recycling made easier in major Lend Lease shopping centres
19 June, 2009Shoppers and shopping centre staff will now be able to recycle efficiently and effectively while away from home thanks to a new industry-funded initiative between the Packaging Stewardship Forum (PSF) of the Australian Food and Grocery Council and Lend Lease Retail.
National battery recycling charges ahead
09 June, 2009In the lead-up to World Environment Day, SITA Environmental Solutions is charging up battery recycling in Australia with the national launch of its Battery Recycling program.
Putting tyres on the recycling road
29 May, 2009CSIRO is working with Australian company VR TEK Operations to design and develop a new, improved method of recycling waste rubber which could be used to make new tyres, industrial insulation, road pavement, flooring or geotextiles for retaining walls and embankments.
Reverse vending machine
28 May, 2009 bySydney’s Metcentre shopping centre complex has installed a reverse vending machine from Envirobank to manage the centre’s recyclable waste, lower its environmental impact and engage with customers.
Container cleaning and crushing system
28 May, 2009 byUsed steel and plastic drums have presented a disposal issue to many industries; Aquasol Products is now importing the Drumbeaters range from the US to help address this problem.
Stand for strap recycling
28 May, 2009 byA versatile stand has been designed to help users save time when recycling sorted steel and PET strapping into two separate recycling bins. The stand is used for moving the Sweed Strap Choppers over the separate bins.
E-waste recycling facility
27 May, 2009 byTES-AMM has begun operations in Australia to provide assistance to IT manufacturers, businesses and consumers in recycling e-waste.
IT recycling self-assessment tool
27 May, 2009 byGreenbox has launched a free self-assessment tool for businesses to help them rate their recycling programs. The assessment is completed via an online survey on Greenbox’s website and includes questions on disposal strategies, compliance with laws and standards, and internal accountability.
Scrap vehicles to win
07 May, 2009The Ministry of Transport is offering motorists in Christchurch and Wellington instant rewards when they scrap unwanted vehicles. Participating vehicle recyclers will also be giving these motorists the chance to win a brand new Toyota Corolla.
Macarthur recycling facility reaches quarter of a million tonnes
22 April, 2009Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions has processed a quarter of a million tonnes of resources in its materials recycling facility (MRF) at Macarthur Resource Recovery Park at Narellan.
Cane toads to return to canefields as mulch
26 March, 2009One of Australia’s greatest pests, the cane toad, is about to serve a useful purpose as mulch in the sugar cane crops it has traditionally multiplied in.
Advanced waste treatment plant opened in Western Sydney
26 March, 2009A $50 million advanced waste treatment plant will establish Western Sydney residents as the most effective recyclers in NSW.
48 tonnes of waste saved from going to landfill
17 March, 2009Over the last week, New Zealanders saved 48 tonnes of waste from going to landfill as part of this year’s Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ recycling days.
DUMP award winners for bad packaging announced
03 March, 2009Everyday supermarket items including Coles pre-packed lemons, Kids Care fruit snacks and Dynamo laundry refill packs have been exposed for their use of damaging and useless packaging in Environment Victoria’s 2009 National DUMP Awards.
Container deposit systems will cost consumers more
02 March, 2009Australian Food and Grocery Council Chief Executive Kate Carnell said that it was disappointing that high-profile members of the community were still calling for costly, outdated 1970s solutions to 2009 challenges.
