Fujitsu Smart eWaste bin
21 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Fujitsu AustraliaFujitsu's Smart eWaste bin sits in an organisation's office and is equipped with IoT sensors that monitor the fill levels. When the bin is full, Fujitsu's recycling partner arrives on-site to swap out an inner bin and is gone again in moments.
A 're-usable society' is just as important as a recycling one
21 September, 2018 by David Singh* | Supplied by: Re.Group Pty LtdThe community needs to understand how the recycling sector operates and the challenges it faces to ensure its long-term survival.
Solving the waste management conundrum
18 September, 2018 by Steve Nicholson* | Supplied by: Solaris Paper Pty LtdSolving the waste problem in Australia involves addressing two concerns: what should people do with all their waste and how do organisations create products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable?
A smart sustainable way to clean up dump sites
17 September, 2018 by Alison Price | Supplied by: SoilCyclersIt's estimated there could be thousands of illegal dump sites across the country that are potential health and environmental hazards.
Demystifying pyrolysis and gasification of waste tyres
14 September, 2018 | Supplied by: TyrestewardshipPyrolysis and gasification are being touted as perfect circular economy solutions to the challenge of recycling.
Leachate — what is it and why is it a problem?
13 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Hydroflux Industrial Pty LtdWhen you hear the word leachate, what comes to mind?
Polystar plastic film recycling machines
12 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Applied Machinery Australia Pty LtdPolystar offers a range of one-step machines that are designed for the reprocessing of polyethylene and polypropylene flexible packaging material, making it suitable for companies looking to recycle plastic film waste.
Willoughby City Council goes single-use plastic free
07 September, 2018Willoughby City Council has passed a motion to remove single-use plastics from all council operations.
Consortium to create new products from agricultural waste
29 August, 2018The Agricultural Product Development Research Consortium will bring together a total of 18 partners to develop high-value products from agricultural waste.
100,000 contact lenses recycled in one year
23 August, 2018 | Supplied by: TerraCycleThe Bausch + Lomb Recycling Programme, launched in 2017 to help keep contact lenses, lens cases and blister packs out of landfill, has successfully recycled over 100,000 pieces of lens waste.
Speakers announced for Waste Expo Australia 2018
21 August, 2018More than 55 industry speakers have been confirmed for Waste Expo Australia's three conferences — Waste Summit, Waste Evolution and Wastewater Summit.
Used coffee grounds could be turned into coffee cups
21 August, 2018A PhD student has developed a method to turn coffee grounds into lactic acid, which can then be used to produce biodegradable plastics for use in disposable coffee cups.
Your old jeans could be turned into artificial cartilage
10 August, 2018Old denim jeans are set to find new life as artificial cartilage for joint reconstruction, thanks to advanced textile recycling methods being pioneered at Deakin University.
Road built out of plastic bags, glass and printer cartridges
03 August, 2018Integrated services company Downer partnered with Close the Loop to innovatively tailor waste products such as soft plastics to suit a road construction application.
Councils reinforce concrete with recycled plastic
03 August, 2018Australian councils are using recycled polypropylene (PP) plastic waste in the form of 'Emesh' to reinforce concrete pavements and other infrastructure.
