Researchers make biocomposites from discarded stone
26 September, 2019Researchers at The University of British Columbia Okanagan are using polymers and natural stone slurry waste to make environmentally friendly stone composites.
Plasma gasification: a way to boost the circular economy
25 September, 2019 by Spyridon Achinas*It is essential to obtain a better understanding of plasma gasification (PG) and its impacts on the environment, society and the economy. PG is a technology that could be used to divert waste from landfill.
Coles records REDcycling boost for FY19
24 September, 2019Throughout the 2019 financial year, Coles reported that shoppers recycled enough soft plastic to circumvent the globe one and a half times.
EPA waste disposal guidelines for C&D industry in NSW
19 September, 2019The NSW EPA has published two documents to help the construction and demolition industry strengthen their waste disposal processes.
Australia wasting recycling potential
18 September, 2019 | Supplied by: EYAn EY report has revealed that — by failing to correctly handle our recyclable materials — Australia could be missing out on $324 million each year.
Two-day hackathon brainstorms better food future
17 September, 2019UNSW and OzHarvest joined forces in early September to host a hackathon, where students workshopped the question: how can we reduce residential food waste in high-density urban environments?
Sending PFAS packing, permanently
13 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdIn response to growing demand for an effective way to permanently remove PFAS from the environment, AECOM has collaborated with the University of Georgia to devise a reliable, permanent and cost-effective solution.
New weapons in war on waste
09 September, 2019 by Professor Veena Sahajwalla2019 could be the tipping-point year when the momentum of change embraces a circular economy, creating new jobs along with other sustainability benefits.
NZ hardens up on soft plastics recycling
06 September, 2019A rollout of soft plastics collection in New Zealand follows the successful restart of collections across the Auckland region.
Washing and recycling PET and PO plastics
05 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdKrones' MetaPure technology facilitates the washing and recycling of PET and PO plastics, processing plastic waste into pure, odour-neutral plastic products.
Accolade for UNSW's Green Steel
04 September, 2019UNSW Sydney's SMaRT Centre has received a 2019 BHERT Award for its recycling-focused research and development activities, conducted in collaboration with industry partners.
Partnership creating wealth from waste
02 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Aqseptence GroupA partnership between Aqseptence Group and Colubris Cleantech will deliver bespoke, waste recycling solutions to the Australian and New Zealand market.
PM visits Downer Reconomy facility
30 August, 2019Downer's Rosehill asphalt plant and Reconomy facility have received a visit from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews.
Racecourse operator turfs out single-use plastic cups
28 August, 2019The Australian Turf Club has partnered with re-usable cup supplier WISE – It’s In Your Hands to prevent more than 500,000 single-use disposable plastic cups from ending up in landfill.
Researchers tackle polyurethane waste
27 August, 2019A research team from the University of Illinois has developed a method to break down polyurethane waste and turn it into useful products.
