SUEZ and TerraCycle join forces in Europe to develop recycling solutions
17 October, 2016 | Supplied by: TerraCycleSUEZ is partnering with TerraCycle and acquiring 30% of its activities in Europe to develop innovative collection and recycling programs in Belgium, Finland, France, the Netherlands, the UK and Sweden.
Organic waste needed for ReWaste trial in Victoria
07 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Yarra Valley WaterFive years in the making, the project formerly known as Waste to Energy — now known as ReWaste — is on the brink of opening its doors to customers. The digesters are currently being seeded as part of the commissioning of the facility.
Underground waste collection system for the Sunshine Coast
04 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Envac Australia Pty LtdUnderground waste collection technology that has a track record of increasing recycling rates is being launched on the Sunshine Coast.
Tecpro Australia Vehicle Disinfection Systems
26 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaTo protect their farm or plant, many owners are encouraged to consider the option of installing vehicle disinfecting systems. Tecpro Australia now offers Vehicle Disinfection Systems that are easy to install at the entrance (and exit) of a plant or farm.
ecom-J2KN series emissions analyser
26 September, 2016 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe J2KN series analyser utilises electrochemical sensors to measure exhaust emissions — most commonly O2, CO, NO, NO2 and SO2 gases — and has an available NDIR bench for measuring CO2, high CO and CH4.
Victorian Litter Innovation Fund released
21 September, 2016 by James Moverley, MRA Consulting Group | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupSustainability Victoria (SV) has released Round 2 of the Victorian Litter Innovation Fund.
OPTIMARE SpillWatch! fluorescence-based oil alarm system
19 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe OPTIMARE SpillWatch! non-contact oil-on-surface detector provides users with a timely alert enabling countermeasures to stop or limit spillage.
ACCC takes Volkswagen to court
01 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Volkswagen, alleging the company engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct, made false or misleading representations and engaged in conduct liable to mislead the public in relation to diesel vehicle emission claims.
Industrial Scientific iNet Control v7.0 gas detector software
31 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationIndustrial Scientific has introduced an updated data environment for users of its iNet Control hosted software for managing gas detector fleets. The product improves safety by presenting data more effectively to help manage people, hazards and equipment.
Melbourne CBD adds more BigBelly bins
19 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Solar Bins AustraliaThe City of Melbourne has installed eight more BigBelly bins with smart sensor technology, following a successful trial of six bins in busy CBD locations.
Tenders invited for Perth's resource recovery facility
16 August, 2016Perth's Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council has released its call for tenders for a new resource recovery facility (RRF) for the region. The RRF would use thermal, chemical and/or biological means to recover usable materials and/or energy from household waste, diverting between 70–90% of waste (by volume) from landfill.
Mining e-waste for valuable metals
12 August, 2016UNSW is unveiling a pilot microfactory that safely transforms toxic e-waste into high-value metal alloys, offering a low-cost solution to a fast-growing problem.
Paintback — Australia's new paint recycling scheme
09 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Australasian Waste & Recycling ExpoMembers of Australia's paint industry have launched a new waste collection and treatment service that offers professional and home painters an easy option for disposing of unwanted paint and packaging correctly.
Stripout Waste Guidelines to improve resource recovery
02 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Australasian Waste & Recycling ExpoThe Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) has announced the launch of its Stripout Waste Guidelines, which are set to triple resource recovery from office spaces across Sydney.
We are wasting our industrial waste
02 August, 2016Chemical engineering experts have called for the development of new technologies for the sustainable processing of industrial waste or by-products — waste which is currently being, well, wasted.
