Call for 10c increase on container return schemes
10 April, 2026Currently, research states that the 10c refund leaves Australia trailing behind global leaders, which boast container return rates over 90%.
CCEP Australia strengthens producer responsibility
09 April, 2026The company has installed a Return and Earn Reverse Vending Machine at its Northmead production site.
Online course helps hospitality sector reduce food waste
07 April, 2026Fully discounted until 11 May, the course is designed to help the hospitality sector reduce kitchen waste, save money and prepare for food waste reforms.
How this Sydney CBD tower achieved a 6-star NABERS waste rating
02 April, 2026 by Tracey Broers*The transformation began with a fundamental redesign of the building's waste streams.
Refrigerant recovery: the overlooked lever in Australia's net-zero transition
01 April, 2026 by Bronwyn Voyce, CEO and Founder, Futures FoundryIf Australia is serious about net zero, we cannot afford to ignore the emissions already in circulation, says Futures Foundry CEO.
$1 million grants available for Victorian recycling solutions
31 March, 2026Manufacturing businesses are invited to apply for up to $1m in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund.
Recycling facilities certification open for comment
24 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Council of RecyclingGECA and ACOR have released a draft Australian Recycling Facilities Standard (ARFS) for public consultation.
New fund drives waste sector innovation
19 March, 2026It will support major industry and sector-led projects in Tasmania that reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and create new products, markets and jobs.
$2.1bn battery recycling sector critical to Australia's sovereign capability
18 March, 2026Battery Stewardship Council CEO Libby Chaplin said battery stewardship should be recognised as a strategic industrial priority, not simply a waste management issue.
WtE in Australia: beyond the myth of 'burning rubbish'
17 March, 2026 by Luke Holt, Director for Energy, APAC at Ramboll | Supplied by: Ramboll AustraliaIf you want a serious landfill‑diversion strategy, you need a credible solution for residuals using today's science, not yesterday's images, says Ramboll expert.
Salvos facility opens to reduce textile waste
17 March, 2026The Queensland Government has invested $4.97m to establish a Salvos Stores circular economy textile hub in Brisbane.
Peanut shells used for high-quality graphene
17 March, 2026UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells.
$1m custom waste management truck rolled out at K'gari
12 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Remondis Australia Pty LtdREMONDIS Australia has provided a complex and advanced waste management truck to service Australia's beautiful yet unforgiving collection location.
REMONDIS Australia acquires VetraHealth
12 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Remondis Australia Pty LtdThe VetraHealth team will shift from its base north-west of Brisbane and integrate with REMONDIS's advanced Resource Recovery Facility in Rocklea.
'Sea creature' robot removes oil spills
10 March, 2026Engineers in Australia have built a remote-controlled minibot that hoovers up oil spills using an innovative filtering system inspired by sea urchins.
