Victorian councils launch bid to fix ‘broken’ recycling system

Victorian councils are urging the state to reinvest more than $500 million from the landfill levy.

11 March, 2019

NSW councils cry foul over state waste levy

Councils say the NSW government needs to channel all funds raised through the state’s waste levy into recycling efforts.

7 March, 2019

New network to drive waste innovation

Industry experts will be linked with governments to explore innovative ways to tackle the waste crisis.

28 February, 2019

Engagement hindered by ‘technocratic’ approaches

Institutional and cultural factors are preventing public utilities from greater collaboration with indigenous communities.

4 February, 2019

Smart recycling app tackles waste contamination

Initiative helps tackle misinformation about recycling by empowering residents to sort their waste correctly.

28 January, 2019

Councils urge ministers after “lost opportunity” waste talks

Australia’s local government peak has slammed the meeting of environment ministers as a “lost opportunity.”

10 December, 2018

Waste woes: call for incentives, tax changes

Australia’s waste and recycling sectors want environment ministers to commit to new policies and regulations at key meeting.

3 December, 2018

Innovation hub to tackle climate-induced water shortage

Industry and researchers will explore new ways to recycle wastewater through the use of smart technologies at a new centre.

25 October, 2018

NSW moves to boost recycling industry

The NSW Government has released its draft Circular Economic Policy, but the waste and recycling sectors say the government needs to do much more. 

22 October, 2018

New waste, recycling solutions to help councils

Local government professionals will join with waste and recycling experts to discuss technologies and innovation. 

20 September, 2018

New waste policy to include targets, performance reporting

Australia would reduce its total waste by 10 per cent per capita by 2030 if proposals for a revised national waste policy are adopted.

13 September, 2018

Waste industry calls for tax shake-up on recyclables

As the Commonwealth works on a new national waste policy there is growing pressure for Australia to follow France’s lead and lower tax rates on recycled materials.

30 August, 2018

Victorian Government moves on green procurement

Recycling industry applauds the Andrews Government’s $37 million package to boost the market for recycled materials in the state, which follows Senate inquiry’s recommendation that governments adopt green procurement.

5 July, 2018

Fund gives a boost to ‘circular economy’

Local government and the waste industry welcome the Victorian Government’s new scheme to develop markets for recyclable waste but say more investment is needed.

31 May, 2018