The new home of Nokia joins MobileMuster
25 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Mobile Telecommunications AssociationHMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that it is joining MobileMuster — the mobile telecommunications industry's official recycling program.
Megatrends under the microscope at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo
23 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaThe eighth annual Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) is taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing some of the most innovative products and technology in waste management to around 2000 waste management professionals, business leaders and government representatives.
Turning recycled tyres into pipes
22 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Tyre Stewardship Australia LimitedPolymeric Powders and Austeng are using end-of-life tyre crumb combined with polyolefin plastic to manufacture a high-quality composite material, enabling the production of commercial pipes using an innovative process.
Waste glass in concrete could be used for construction
21 August, 2017In the wake of the now infamous Four Corners report on the state of Australia's glass recycling industry, University of Melbourne researchers have announced their work incorporating waste glass into prefabricated concrete structures.
Greens secure Senate Inquiry into Australia's recycling industry
18 August, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Greens have secured an inquiry into the future of Australia's recycling industry — an inquiry which is the culmination of many years of frustration, particularly with the landfill price disparity and its subsequent impact on the industry.
Cleanaway commits to high-quality re-refined oil
15 August, 2017 | Supplied by: CleanawayCleanaway has announced that its waste oil refining facility in Wetherill Park, Western Sydney, has achieved Category 1 status under Australia's Product Stewardship for Oil (PSO) program.
Solving Sydney's plastic bottle problem
11 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationSydney Water is removing over 1 million plastic bottles from Sydney waterways each year — and is calling on customers to help with the problem.
Cooking up a new method for mercury removal
11 August, 2017An international team of scientists has devised a new way to extract the neurotoxin mercury from the environment — and their secret ingredient is cooking oil.
Australia's glass recycling crisis: the industry responds
09 August, 2017 by Lauren DavisA damning report on ABC's Four Corners program has revealed that it is currently cheaper to stockpile and landfill glass waste than to recycle it.
Opening the lid on waste: where we're going and why it's relevant to your business
09 August, 2017 by Blake Lindley, Senior Sustainability Consultant | Supplied by: Edge Environment Pty LtdIn this article, we take a look at emergent industry and government initiatives changing the landscape of waste disposal by challenging the status quo and delivering improved environmental outcomes.
Cleanaway awarded waste management contract with Chevron
08 August, 2017 | Supplied by: CleanawayCleanaway has been awarded a contract for the provision of waste management services to Chevron Australia.
Australian alternative fuel plants to deliver cleaner energy solutions
07 August, 2017 | Supplied by: ResourceCo Pty LtdResource Co is on track to significantly increase its annual 250,000 tonne production of alternative fuels in Australia.
The 'Great Ocean' road to smarter waste management
07 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Solar Bins AustraliaSolar Bins Australia has deployed its BigBelly Solar smart waste management solution along the Great Ocean Road for Surf Coast Shire in Lorne, Victoria.
How mangroves filter heavy metals
07 August, 2017Indonesian researchers have revealed how grey mangrove trees, Avicennia marina, filter heavy metals out of the surrounding soil and water.
Asphalt mixed with cigarette butts
07 August, 2017 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityRMIT University researchers have created asphalt mixed with cigarette butts — a product which has been found to handle heavy traffic as well as reduce thermal conductivity.
