Crazy for coconuts

Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company are researching the use of coconut fibre reinforcement for moulded plastic parts to reduce the use of petroleum and make the parts lighter and more natural looking.

Tyre-recycling process launched in Victoria

An environmentallly sustainable tyre-recycling process developed in Victoria has been launched.

Market failure in tyre recycling

Silvio de Denaro* explains why and how the tyre industry is working hard to turn around the current ‘market failure’ in the resource recovery of end-of-life tyres.

Responsible recycling of automotive and industrial batteries

The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) has initiated an industry awareness program to ensure that all organisations involved in the recovery of automotive and industrial batteries are aware of their legal, social and environmental obligations.

IBC chemical bund unit

The second-generation design of Ovivo’s single-piece IBC chemical bund unit is designed to hold industrial bulk containers (IBC) and prevent the spillage of hazardous chemicals including most Corrosive Class 8 and Corrosive Class 2 oxidising chemicals in the event of leakage.

Parramatta Council awards recycling contract

Parramatta City Council has awarded its contract to process construction and demolition waste to Benedict Recyling.

E-waste being dumped in Africa

An investigation by SBS’s Dateline has found that electronic waste from Australia is being illegally shipped and dumped in the west African nation of Ghana. The report has prompted the Australian Government to launch an investigation into Australia’s role in the exportation of e-waste.

Research says consumers prefer glass food packaging

Glass packaging maker O-I says its new research shows Australian consumers prefer glass packaging for their food and beverages.

Rubbish revolution around the corner

Noisy trucks collecting garbage bins in the early morning could be a thing of the past, thanks to an automated system that silently gathers garbage via an underground pipe network.The automated system is just one part of the City of Sydney’s new draft waste strategy - which details how the city will reduce landfill and greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Sustainable remediation alliance seeks new members

The Sustainable Remediation Forum (SuRF) is seeking new members.

Asian e-waste contamination could become a global threat

There is concern that the electronic waste contamination in Asia could potentially spread worldwide.

Drumsafe Drumdock spill containment platform

The Drumdock spill containment platform is used for the safe storage and dispensing of liquids. With a low overall height and a small footprint, the platform is suitable for service workshops and other industries where space is at a premium.

Science summit focuses on cleaning up our contaminated world

Adelaide is host to an international science summit from 7-15 September that will focus on how we clean up our contaminated world.

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Shaping the future of resource recovery

Australian sustainable resource recovery management specialist SITA Australia launches its new brand and identity.