Going full circle: from fruit waste to food packaging
19 September, 2022The European ECOFUNCO project's goal is to use waste from the agricultural and food industry for food packaging and personal hygiene use.
Dwyer Instruments Series PMI Particulate Matter Transmitter
19 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty LtdThe Series PMI Particulate Matter Transmitter is designed to measure indoor air quality by detecting particulate matter in an office environment or HVAC duct.
Transitioning from waste to resource
16 September, 2022 | Supplied by: RX GlobalWaste Expo Australia will see one of the largest gatherings of waste and resource recovery professionals gather in Melbourne to discuss strategies to reduce waste overall as well as reducing the amount of waste heading to landfill.
Bottom ash recycling facility approved by EPA Victoria
13 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Opal.The Maryvale energy from waste (EfW) project has achieved another milestone with EPA Victoria approving an $8 million bottom ash recycling facility to be co-located with the EfW facility.
Turning bioplastic into valuable product
08 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Washington State UniversityResearchers from Washington State University have developed a method to convert a common plastic waste into a resin used in 3D printing for upcycled products.
Manufacturer makes the most of agricultural waste
08 September, 2022 | Supplied by: ExtractaAn Australian manufacturer called Extracta is set to use agricultural waste to produce ingredients for the nutraceutical, food and cosmetic industries.
Waste Expo Australia announces conference agenda
01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: RX GlobalSpread across two days, the event will feature product showcases and talks by experts in the recycling and waste management industry.
Glass-recycling bins roll out in Victorian council areas
01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Victorian GovernmentVictorian households will soon gain access to a fourth bin to make recycling more efficient, diverting tonnes of waste from the landfill.
PPE waste can make for stronger concrete
30 August, 2022 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityRMIT researchers have discovered that disposable personal protective equipment can be used to make concrete stronger.
Research into NSW's water management released
29 August, 2022 | Supplied by: NSW Smart Sensing NetworkThe NSSN has worked with universities from across NSW to understand the state's water management capabilities.
Plastic upcycling: from waste to fuel for less
29 August, 2022Problem plastics could be diverted from landfills and converted into fuel sources using new upcycling technology.
Old tyres make strong walls, study finds
22 August, 2022 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaUniversity of SA researchers have found that old tyres could be reused to build structurally sound walls.
Combating plastic waste one coffee cup at a time
19 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandThe Department of Defence has worked with Veolia to reduce the number of single-use coffee cups sent to landfill.
Automated recycling plant to launch near Brisbane
09 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Rino RecyclingRino Recycling has partnered with CDE and Turmec to develop a smart recycling plant that will reclaim waste from the construction industry.
Firefly (MMAD_5) Digester System on-site waste management system
08 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Finn Biogas Pty LtdThe Firefly (MMAD_5) Digester System is a small-scale, modular, on-site waste management system that has been specifically designed to meet the needs of commercial waste producers.
