Timetable set down for waste export ban
Enviroment ministers have agreed to phase out all waste exports by 2022.
11 November, 2019
Resource & Waste Management
Councils make pledge on procuring recyclables
Southern Sydney councils will use their collective purchasing power to procure recycled materials from regional areas.
7 November, 2019
Australia ‘behind the game’ on food waste
A UK food expert says Australia is lagging on reducing food waste.
5 November, 2019
Better packaging to reduce food waste
Improving food packaging is one of the pillars of the government’s strategy to reduce food waste.
30 October, 2019
Council declares glass war
A Melbourne council has banned glass from mixed recycling bins.
27 October, 2019
Tests demonstrate benefits of recycled roads
Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.
24 October, 2019
Australia-first waste solution sparks interest
A new waste management technology that dramatically reduces landfill is gaining attention in Australia.
24 October, 2019
Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling
A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria’s waste system.
21 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
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
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
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