Regional hospital installs Wastemaster
24 November, 2023Tonnes of food waste from the Epworth Geelong kitchen is being converted to compost, reducing landfill and greenhouse gas emissions.
Blister pack partnership reaches recycling milestone
20 November, 2023Blooms The Chemist and Pharmacycle are celebrating the success of their partnership, with over three million medicinal blister packs diverted from landfill.
Sydney street refreshed with recycled materials
15 November, 2023In Sydney, around 120,000 glass jars and more than 200 tonnes of reclaimed asphalt were used to refresh a one-kilometre stretch of Clarence Street.
Australia's dumped tyres are piling up, new data reveals
15 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Tyre Stewardship Australia LimitedTyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released its tyre recovery data for 2022–2023, which revealed 11.3 million tyres were dumped. So, what's the solution?
Recycle Mate: helping to recycle packaging
13 November, 2023 by Nerida Kelton FAIP, Executive Director, AIP; Vice President Sustainability & Save Food, WPO | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingAustralian consumers want more information about how to recycle packaging so the ARL program has collaborated with the Recycle Mate platform to help make a difference.
Recyclers applaud move towards sustainable packaging
13 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Council of RecyclingThe Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) congratulates the Australian Government for taking the lead on packaging regulation to support reuse, recyclability and recycled content.
Insect-powered food waste management solution for hospitality industry
10 November, 2023Goterra's innovative food waste management technology has been unveiled onsite at the Howard Smith Wharves precinct in Brisbane.
Construction waste recovery facility to open in Brisbane
06 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Rino RecyclingRino Recycling is set to open its $95m high-tech waste recycling facility in Pinkenba, which will be capable of processing 475 tonnes of assorted waste an hour.
Carbon fibre recycling method showing potential
31 October, 2023Ultra-light cars made from recycled carbon fibre are a step closer, thanks to a new method of recycling developed at UNSW Canberra.
Eye surgery waste recycling project at NZ hospital
30 October, 2023The Southern Cross Healthcare team have paired up with Johnson & Johnson to repurpose 10,000 disposal lens delivery systems that were previously sent to landfill or burnt.
Gold Coast partners to tackle waste management changes
20 October, 2023To deal with the challenges of waste management on the Gold Coast, the City has partnered with JJ's Waste & Recycling.
Brisbane technology for waste-to-energy plant in Manila
20 October, 2023Cyclion has signed a partnership with the Philippines government to build a waste-to-energy plant that converts plastics and biomass into electricity and energy.
Countdown to Waste Expo Australia
17 October, 2023 | Supplied by: RX Australia Pty LtdWaste Expo Australia 2023 is one week away, with thousands expected to attend the two-day conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
REMONDIS Australia retains ACT landfill contract
12 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Remondis Australia Pty LtdREMONDIS Australia has retained the ACT Government contract for landfill operations for at least another five years.
Food rescue organisation appoints new CEO and Chair
12 October, 2023Aussie food rescue organisation SecondBite has appointed Daniel Moorfield as CEO and elected Joel Mahemoff, CEO of JGL Investments, as Chair.