Pelletising unit to boost WA soft plastics recycling
01 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Remondis Australia Pty LtdREMONDIS Australia has secured a pelletising unit that converts old plastics to pellets used as feedstock in making materials for similar products.
Fungi could consume hard-to-recycle plastic
24 April, 2023Polypropylene is a common plastic that is used for a wide variety of products, accounting for about 28% of the world's plastic waste.
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo in Sydney this July
24 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaAWRE is set to offer an exciting agenda of events across the two days, with registration now open.
Trial solution for aged care waste problem
20 March, 2023Essity has launched a large-scale trial to find a better way to dispose of used incontinence products.
EXAIR Industrial Vacuum Systems
14 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdEXAIR manufactures industrial duty vacuums for chip removal, liquid transfer and cleaning.
Getting smarter with waste bin management
01 March, 2023 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaUniSA researchers are using AI to work out how best to manage waste collections from public rubbish bins.
'Plastic-eating' enzymes to help combat textile waste
27 February, 2023Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are using enzyme technology to develop a solution for the growing pile of polyester clothing waste.
saveBOARD: turning beverage cartons to construction products
22 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Tetra PaksaveBOARD has opened its first recycling facility in Australia, processing beverage cartons that would end up in landfill into sturdy construction material.
CEMAC partners with resource recovery specialist BHS Sonthofen
03 February, 2023 | Supplied by: CEMAC technologiesCEMAC technologies has announced its new local partnership with recycling and resource recovery specialist BHS Sonthofen, which is based in Germany.
Veolia wins resource recovery contract with Gold Coast
03 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia plans to uplift resource recovery by 5% for the City of Gold Coast after winning a $280 million contract.
From mixed plastic to fuel: improving the process
27 January, 2023A study has found it may be possible to improve the process of recycling hard-to-recycle mixed plastics and generate fuel as a byproduct.
NSW Government offering grant for waste solutions
27 January, 2023 | Supplied by: NSW GovernmentLocal Government Waste Solutions has encouraged NSW councils and regional waste groups to develop waste reduction projects that support the transition to a circular economy.
Diverting C&D waste from landfill to produce new products
17 January, 2023 | Supplied by: CDEnviroMildura-based Waters Excavation has invested in a construction and demolition wash plant designed to recover valuable recycled sand and aggregates from concrete waste.
CEO Insights: Lina Goodman, Tyre Stewardship Australia
16 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Tyre Stewardship Australia LimitedMany challenges are forcing businesses to focus on short-term survival, but opportunities for growth may lie outside our cities...
Lithium battery recycling initiative
29 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI)Researchers at the University of Sydney and ABRI have teamed up to champion the safe and sustainable expansion of NSW's lithium battery recycling industry.
