How Sydney's OS Passenger Terminal slashed its waste costs
04 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia has delivered a custom-designed solution that cut the Overseas Passenger Terminal's weekly waste collections by almost 66%.
$3m up for grabs for innovative waste projects
04 October, 2024The third round of the NSW Local Government Waste Solutions Fund is inviting applications for initiatives that will drive waste reduction and foster a circular economy.
Back to basics: Coles trials boxes for fruit & veg
01 October, 2024In an effort to reduce single-use plastic bags, Coles has launched a new trial where cardboard boxes will be provided for loose fruit and vegetables.
Sludge treatment: a weighty issue
27 September, 2024 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsSludge dewatering might not be the most glamorous process, but it is a vital part of ensuring compliance with regulations affecting both municipalities and industry.
Driving new safety standards for EV batteries
25 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Alpha HPAAlpha HPA is making inroads into improving battery safety for EVs with its proprietary technology that is designed to reduce fire risk.
Inside a $15 million contaminated soil washing facility
25 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia's Taylors Road Resource Recovery Precinct in Victoria will soon be home to a $15 million contaminated soil washing technology facility.
PFAS concern, time for urgent action
18 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of AustWMRR is calling on the federal government to act now to immediately ban all types of PFAS — not just a handful and from next year.
Drones and sensors could enable '4D monitoring' of mine waste
16 September, 2024A team of researchers from The University of Queensland is working on an innovative method to improve safety and land rehabilitation across mine sites.
Australian technology to ReDeFINE carbon capture for heavy industries
16 September, 2024University of Melbourne researchers have partnered with KC8 Capture Technologies to advance its carbon capture technology for hard-to-abate industries.
SULO bins turn circular using recycled content
06 September, 2024Pact Group has begun to manufacture its SULO bins using plastic packaging waste to create bins made from recycled content for local councils.
Getting closer to a circular economy for plastics
05 September, 2024A new process that vaporises hard-to-recycle plastics in order to make recycled plastics has been developed at the University of California, Berkeley.
Government funds high-tech sorting facility in WA
05 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandA $15m paper and cardboard sorting facility at Veolia's Bibra Lake Resource Recovery Park is set to receive $8.3m from the federal and WA governments.
Waste not, want not: exploring the 2024 Waste Expo Conference
02 September, 2024With the 2024 Waste Expo Australia event just around the corner, the conference schedule has been released, detailing an extensive program of industry speakers.
Waste and resource recovery industry celebrates success
28 August, 2024 by Gayle Sloan, CEO of Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia | Supplied by: Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of AustWMRR shares details about some of the circular economy winners at the inaugural ENVIRO Awards, including Reverse Garbage, Wannon Water and circular pioneer Greg Welsh.
Central Pier demolition waste turned into road base, new products
26 August, 2024More than 80% of waste from the demolition of Central Pier is being repurposed for use in construction and manufacturing sectors across Victoria.
