The state of origin of waste: NSW vs Qld
09 December, 2015 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting Group | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupIn the business sector, most of the economically viable waste streams are already being recycled. But for many waste streams, the inherent commodity value is just too low to justify the costs of recovery.
Battery Rescue UNISEG Pallet and Battery Rescue Collection Service
09 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Battery Rescue Australia Pty LtdBattery Rescue's UNISEG Pallet has been designed for the storage, collection and direct transportation of used lead acid batteries (ULABs). The chemical- and acid-proof pallet incorporates a liquid-retaining bund area to capture up to 25 L of acid leaks and is weather resistant when closed.
Your litter is watching you
07 December, 2015British researchers have found that people are less likely to drop litter if the item in question has printed eyes on it.
Nanosheet material absorbs oil like a sponge
03 December, 2015Materials scientists have manufactured a revolutionary material, called a boron nitride nanosheet, that can absorb up to 33 times its weight in oils and organic solvents.
A papermaking system for your office
02 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty LtdEpson has developed a compact office papermaking system, the PaperLab, capable of producing new paper from securely shredded waste paper without the use of water.
MBT facility under construction at eco-precinct
26 November, 2015The Woodlawn Eco-precinct, located near Goulburn in southern NSW, recently celebrated the ground breaking of a new facility which will help close the loop on Sydney's residual waste.
South Australia considers pay-as-you-throw scheme
24 November, 2015 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting Group | Supplied by: MRA Consulting Group
South Australia's suggested waste management reforms discuss the concept of 'pay as you throw' or 'save as you throw' variable-rate pricing for waste services.
Tasmanian tyre recycling plant under threat
20 November, 2015An $8.5 million plant to process end-of-life car and truck tyres, proposed for the country town of Longford, Tasmania, will not proceed if the local council does not end its move to revoke Tyre Recycle Tasmania's permit to store tyres on its site beyond March 2016.
WMAA launches new waste conference
19 November, 2015The Waste Management Association of Australia will next year hold WasteNSW 2016 — the first WMAA NSW waste and resource recovery conference run by the industry, for the industry.
Now you can calculate the environmental benefits of recycling
17 November, 2015RMIT University has produced the kerbside recycling calculator — an online tool that enables Victorian households, businesses and governments to estimate the environmental benefits of recycling in terms of greenhouse gas reduction, water and energy savings.
Melburnians to help plan their waste and recycling future
17 November, 2015Anthony Carbines is inviting Melburnians to have their say on planning for Melbourne's future waste and recycling infrastructure requirements.
Emissions standards and free trade — the good, the bad and the ugly
16 November, 2015The effectiveness of emissions monitoring has been brought into focus by two recent events: the VW emissions scandal and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Urban forests help clear the air
12 November, 2015The City of Sydney's plans to increase tree canopy by 50% could have a bigger impact on reducing air pollution than a reduction in traffic, according to researchers.
TES-AMM and KPMG partner on e-waste recycling
09 November, 2015KPMG Australia has recruited TES-AMM as its official IT asset disposal partner, enabling the firm to act as a model practitioner in the responsible recycling of e-waste.
Schmersal N-Series hygienic operator devices with 'blue' sealing
06 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty Ltd
Schmersal's N-Series range of products has been designed and tested specifically for the food industry and other hygiene-sensitive environments. Blue sealing bellows have been added to the push-button range for detection by optical sensors.
