Where does marine debris come from?
06 July, 2015Researchers are challenging the claim that 80% of marine debris comes from land and 20% from activities at sea.
PCME STACKFL∅W 400 flue gas flow measurement system
29 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Group Instrumentation Pty LtdThe PCME STACKFL∅W 400 is a flue gas flow measurement system designed to continuously monitor releases from industrial sources.
Waste and recycling expo to focus on government policy
26 June, 2015CEOs and executive directors from the Victorian Government's environmental departments will lead discussions at the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo 2015 about the state's environmental agenda, including existing and future programs that impact on the waste and recycling industry.
Driving on asphalt containing 99% renewable material
19 June, 2015Downer EDI and the City of Boroondara in Victoria have partnered together to produce asphalt containing 99% renewable materials. This is well over double Australian best practice levels of 30-40% renewables, with some limited facilities achieving higher production levels.
Sustainable packaging from agricultural waste
17 June, 2015Agricultural residue or waste from food producers is being upcycled into a robust packaging solution during a production trial in Germany.
Roadmap for better waste management in Victoria
15 June, 2015Sustainability Victoria has released the Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan (SWRRIP) that aims to increase recovery of resources across the state and result in fewer, but better managed landfills.
Tyrecycle cleans up tyre dumping ground
01 June, 2015Tyre recycler Tyrecycle has been called on to clean up 3000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres abandoned at Pinkenba in Brisbane. The thousands of end-of-life passenger, all-wheel-drive, truck and earthmoving vehicle tyres set off numerous safety and environmental alarms for Tyrecycle.
Qld to consider a container deposit scheme
25 May, 2015The Queensland Government has announced that it will examine what a container deposit scheme in the state could look like in a move which has been welcomed by environmental groups.
3R Group calls for collaboration on end-of-life tyres
22 May, 20153R Group, the leader of New Zealand's government-funded Tyrewise project, says a collaborative approach is required in order to ensure safe tyre recycling.
Registration open for Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo 2015
22 May, 2015Individuals can now register to attend the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE), which will return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12-13 August 2015.
Fuji Electric Model ZPAF biomass multigas analyser
20 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Dynamic Technologies Company Pty LtdDesigned as an integral part of current biomass gasification processes, the Model ZPAF analyser will provide continuous analyses of important gases, produced by the biomass processes of fermentation, from a wide range of waste products.
Roads made of recycled printer toner
20 May, 2015The City of Sydney is trialling an environmentally friendly asphalt blend - which uses recycled materials including toner from discarded printer cartridges - to resurface sections of road across the city.
NSW Land and Environment Court Decision: 'One man's waste…'
18 May, 2015 by Kiera Crosariol and Mike Ritchie, MRA Consulting Group | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupA recent case in the NSW Land and Environment Court has highlighted the discord between NSW's planning laws and the environmental protection laws, which could impact the way that waste and recycling processors are approved and regulated.
Students take on construction waste
15 May, 2015Murdoch University has partnered with Master Builders WA, the building and construction industry association, to tackle real-life construction waste issues on building sites.
Waste matters at Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo 2015
14 May, 2015Electronic waste is currently a hot topic in the waste management and recycling industry, with numerous reports shining a spotlight on Australia's increasing 'e-waste' problem.
