Clearer policy needed on energy from waste
As landfills reach capacity, and waste disposal costs soar, the energy from waste alternative has gathered momentum over the last few years.
16 September, 2019
Resource & Waste Management
High-tech bins to tackle Sydney’s beach rubbish
Smart bins that alert collection teams when they need emptying are being trialed at a Sydney beach.
2 September, 2019
Waste ban useless if no recycling commitment: councils
The success of a proposed waste export ban hangs on green procurement, councils say.
15 August, 2019
Govt weighs new green procurement targets
The federal Government is planning new green procurement targets for all levels of government.
1 August, 2019
Sewage-munching bugs save council $400k
An award-winning sewage treatment plant has ditched chemicals for sludge-eating bugs.
1 July, 2019
Turning a growing problem into a growing opportunity
Why isn’t the problem of textile waste in Australia, driven by population growth, cheap and ‘fast fashion’ and mass consumption, at the forefront of government agendas?
20 May, 2019
What about us? Election campaign disappoints councils
Disgruntled councils say the major parties have sidelined local government in their election campaigns.
7 May, 2019
Australia’s top ten solar-powered suburbs
Queensland is home to the nation’s most solar-friendly houses, according to a new report.
8 April, 2019
Townsville hailed for floods clean-up
The national peak waste recovery body has praised Townsville council’s mammoth floods clean up effort.
28 March, 2019
Growing call for use of recyclables in roadworks
The recycling industry is urging the state government to mandate the use of recyclables in public roadworks.
21 March, 2019
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
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