Australia-first waste solution sparks interest
A new waste management technology that dramatically reduces landfill is gaining attention in Australia.
24 October, 2019
Environment
City of Sydney to go totally renewable by 2020
All of City of Sydney’s pools, libraries and council buildings will be powered by wind and solar under a $60 million clean energy deal.
22 October, 2019
Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling
A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria’s waste system.
21 October, 2019
Heated debate as climate emergency motion scrapes through
A motion to declare a climate change emergency has narrowly passed at the LGNSW conference.
17 October, 2019
Website to attract local government workers
A new website will help councils attract more workers and fill skills shortages.
17 October, 2019
Discovery could generate biofuel from wastewater
Scientists have discovered a high-tech filter used to purify water can also extract biogas.
14 October, 2019
NSW innovation network for circular economy
A NSW innovation network has been launched to drive the move to a circular economy.
14 October, 2019
Engineering consultant accused of abuses, misconduct
Questions have been raised about the engineering firm tasked with assessing Warragamba Dam.
10 October, 2019
High cost of recycling leads to more landfill waste
Councils are dropping recycling schemes because of high costs, an industry paper says.
10 October, 2019
Report wants ‘all options’ for water security
Water stakeholders want dams, desal, restrictions and recycling to be part of future planning.
6 October, 2019
Brainy bins help councils get smart about waste
Councils are increasingly adopting smart bin technology to improve waste management.
4 October, 2019
Turning discarded plastic into useful products
Microrecycling technology can turn discarded plastic into 3D printing filaments and flat products.
3 October, 2019
Council goes after rogue builders
Sydney’s Lord Mayor says developers need to take heritage protections seriously.
26 September, 2019
Vertical farms offer solution for unused urban space
Vertical farming is a good way to make use of unused warehouses and car parks.
26 September, 2019
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