Solar-powered 3D printers trialled in Solomon Islands
08 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityDeakin University and Plan International Australia have successfully trialled technology capable of 3D printing plumbing and sanitation supplies using discarded plastics.
New life for old contact lenses
01 March, 2018 | Supplied by: TerraCycleIcon Eyewear is diverting contact lenses from landfill on behalf of the Sydney community, as part of a national recycling program operated by TerraCycle and Bausch + Lomb.
BeanAir wireless sensor network for in-tunnel air quality monitoring
01 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdBestech Australia introduces the wireless sensor network from BeanAir, suitable for monitoring emissions and air quality in tunnels.
5 ways recycling e-waste can benefit your business
27 February, 2018 by Warren Overton, CEO, Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform | Supplied by: TechCollectWhile throwing old cables and computers out with your general office waste may seem easy, the better business decision is to responsibly recycle your old or unused electronics.
Long-term solutions required to solve recycling crisis, says VWMA
23 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Victorian Waste Management AssociationLong-term solutions are needed to manage Victoria's growing growing waste and commingled recycling streams.
Brisbane-based makerspace gives e-waste a second life
22 February, 2018 by Lauren DavisSocial enterprise, makerspace and e-waste recycling centre Substation33 improves the mental health and wellbeing of its participants while also enabling them to give back to the environment.
Improved sorting system for recycling facilities
15 February, 2018 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdContainer Deposit Systems Australia (CDSA) recently approached SAGE Automation with an unusual automation challenge.
Get smart and reduce waste
07 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Telford Smith Engineering Pty LtdFollowing success overseas, smart waste compacting bins and balers that communicate are now saving Australian businesses time, space and money.
Now you can own a piece of TerraCycle
07 February, 2018 | Supplied by: TerraCycleAll categories of investor now have the opportunity to invest in TerraCycle's US operating company.
Cleanaway waste management fleet arrives on the Central Coast
02 February, 2018 | Supplied by: CleanawayA fleet of 72 waste and recycling collection trucks from Cleanaway has rolled into the Central Coast Council as part of a contract to deliver essential waste management collection services to the area.
Unilever calls for industry action on packaging waste
25 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Unilever AustraliaUnilever CEO Paul Polman is urging members of the consumer goods industry to help accelerate progress towards the circular economy and address plastic leakage into the world's natural systems.
Pick up a bargain at the City of Swan's new tip shop
11 January, 2018 | Supplied by: City of SwanA new tip shop has opened in the City of Swan, giving new life to unwanted recyclable treasures by recovering, inspecting and selling them for a bargain.
Automated sorting technology
10 January, 2018 | Supplied by: TOMRA Sorting Solutions Pty LtdSKM Recycling has selected TOMRA Sorting Recycling to supply 40 AUTOSORT units with the latest features and new 3D laser technology for three new sorting facilities.
Veolia acquires ACTQ Septic Services, builds liquid waste capability
19 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia Australia and New Zealand has announced its acquisition of ACTQ Septic Services, building on its liquid waste services offering in the ACT.
Management of radioactive waste using Australian technology
13 December, 2017Australian technology at a soon-to-be-built radioactive waste treatment facility could dramatically reduce the volume of waste compared to other methods.
