New CEO for SA's WRISA
18 June, 2020A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed at South Australia's Waste and Recycling Industry Association.
Manrags will recycle your glad rags
17 June, 2020An initiative launched by CouriersPlease and sustainable sock company Manrags spells good news for textile recycling in Australia.
Waste matters in the City of Casey
04 June, 2020The city signed a commercial contract with sustainability technology company Matter to equip bins in public spaces with smart waste sensors.
Demand will drive soft plastics recycling
28 May, 2020 by Wendy Chapman, Clean Up Australia | Supplied by: Clean Up Australia LtdWe need to build an inclusive, circular economy and work together to create a market for the material we recycle.
Sustainable Kiwi bikinis please US buyers
28 May, 2020As parts of North America begin to emerge from lockdown, New Zealand company Kalakoa Swim has seen a surge in interest for its sustainability-conscious bikinis.
The future of recycling: 4 experts explain
21 May, 2020 by Luisa Low, University of SydneyFour academics comment on NSW Government research into recycling and the development of advanced waste conversion technologies.
Guidelines unpack confusion over compostable plastic
06 May, 2020APCO, ABA and AORA have released new guidelines to cut through confusion and help businesses decide when and where to use certified compostable plastic packaging.
COVID-19 causing plastic waste issues
01 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Council of RecyclingThe Australian Council of Recycling is calling for urgent action to manage the increased plastic waste being generated by Australians during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Biofertiliser use key to fulfilling biogas potential
22 April, 2020 by Matt Hale, International Sales and Marketing Director, HRS Heat ExchangersAs well as producing biogas, anaerobic digestion produces a residue known as digestate, which has the potential to be a valuable organic biofertiliser for use in agriculture.
Steel slag that creates stronger concrete
08 April, 2020Stronger concrete can be made from a by-product of steel creation, according to new research.
Report predicts bioplastics growth
02 April, 2020With multiple environmental benefits, bioplastics could be vital in helping solve the world's plastic problem.
Genox Recycling Technology shredders and granulators
02 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Applied Machinery Australia Pty LtdThe range is designed for reprocessing waste material for direct input into closed-loop manufacturing, secondary processing or volumetric savings in recycling skip bins.
On-tap bubbles save glass from landfill
12 March, 2020Only 57% of glass we put into our recycling bins is actually recycled, with the remaining 43% destined for landfill.
A soil-less solution for coffee waste
09 March, 2020 | Supplied by: The Greenwall CompanyIn a bid to reduce his company's carbon footprint, Mark Paul created a soil-less inorganic medium containing spent coffee grounds.
Going hard on soft plastics recycling
03 March, 2020 | Supplied by: iQ Renew Pty LtdNestlé and Australian recycler iQ Renew have announced a trial to find a way to collect, sort and process soft plastics.
