Waste

Dwyer Instruments Series IWP pressure transmitter

01 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Series IWP pressure transmitter is suitable for pressure measurement in industrial conditions requiring high performance, stability and long service life.


JLW Services returnable bins for end-of-life tyres

30 August, 2015 | Supplied by: JLW Services Pty Ltd

JLW Services has developed returnable bins for the transport of end-of-life tyres. The bins comprise a heavy-duty welded cage that is dropped off at a tyre retailer, transport depot, mine site or council tip.


BigBelly Solar-Powered Rubbish Compactor

28 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Solar Bins Australia

The BigBelly Solar-Powered Rubbish Compactor is about the same size as a standard 120 L rubbish bin but has a patented solar-powered compression technology that increases its capacity five times.


A recycling program for yoghurt pouches

25 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Fonterra

Fonterra Brands New Zealand has partnered with TerraCycle in the launch of a recycling program for yoghurt pouches — a packaging product that would previously have gone to landfill.


Kimberly-Clark joins soft plastic recycling program

19 August, 2015

Kimberly-Clark New Zealand has joined the Public Place Recycling Scheme — an initiative that allows consumers to take their single-use soft plastic food and grocery bags to special recycling bins located in supermarkets or retail drop-off points.


Operational Waste Guidelines boosting recycling rates

18 August, 2015

The Better Building Partnership has only recently released its Operational Waste Guidelines to the public, yet the program is already having a significant impact on Sydney's commercial building owners.


Container deposit scheme: the state of play

18 August, 2015 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting Group | Supplied by: MRA Consulting Group

The NSW Government announced in February 2015 that it had a preference to introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS). But what is the state of play beyond NSW?


E-waste a hot topic at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo

18 August, 2015

At the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo, experts on e-waste called for greater cohesion between the industry, government and the community to assist with overcoming this growing problem.


Suntech and Reclaim partner on PV module recycling

17 August, 2015

Solar manufacturer Suntech has announced a partnership with Reclaim PV Recycling, a waste management company that focuses on reclaiming PV modules.


Green Domes to manage sewer odours

12 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Yarra Valley Water

Yarra Valley Water is trialling new technology, called a Green Dome, to help reduce the impact on customers in areas where sewer odours have previously been a problem.


Councils increase uptake of Cardia Compostable products

11 August, 2015

Australian councils are expanding their uptake of Cardia Compostable waste management bags for organic waste diversion programs.


Sydney cleans out its household chemicals

07 August, 2015

The City of Sydney has once again taken part in the Household Chemical CleanOut — a free service that offers Sydney residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of their unwanted hazardous materials.


Waste audit well worth it for Aotearoa Fisheries

30 July, 2015

Fisheries company Aotearoa Fisheries recently undertook a waste audit at its site on Lorne St, Wellington, as part of the business's Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.


PV module recycling partnership

28 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Canadian Solar (Australia) Pty Ltd

Canadian Solar Australia and Reclaim PV Recycling have pledged to a recycling program for old and damaged solar panels in Australia.


New operating guidelines for commercial property managers

28 July, 2015

The Better Buildings Partnership has launched Operational Waste Guidelines to help building owners, property managers and waste companies to work more effectively using a standard across their portfolios.


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