Category: Resource & Waste Management

The local government peak says councils are “uniquely positioned” to boost the transition towards a circular economy.

Researchers want governments to use predictive analytics to help alleviate the problem of costly tree root intrusions.

LGNSW says the state and federal governments have loaded councils with an extra $1.5bn burden.

The Apple Isle currently recovers only 56% of the waste generated.

There is a lack of leadership to drive change to minimise and recycle waste, finds a Senate inquiry.

The grant program is part of the government’s drive to establish a zero-waste society by 2050.

Council named overall sustainable cities winner at NSW environment awards.

If legislated, the proposals will bring the state into line with other jurisdictions.

An $8-million bioplastics facility has opened in Western Australia.

Nine Melbourne councils have entered an Energy from Waste agreement that they say will divert 95 per cent of household waste from landfill.