Saving retired renewables from waste streams
23 February, 2021It is estimated that more than 100,000 tonnes of solar panels will enter Australia's waste stream by 2035.
$9.5m funding for proposed WA plastic recycling plant
08 February, 2021Pact Group and Cleanaway have announced a joint project to build a new plastic recycling plant in Western Australia, which has attracted $9.5 million in grant funding.
TikTok, it's time to promote food-waste reduction on socials
04 February, 2021Social media campaigns can be an effective tool for evoking behavioural change towards reducing food waste, according to research conducted at Queensland University of Technology.
Thought Leaders 2021: John Leadbetter
21 December, 2020John Leadbetter at VEGA Australia discusses the impact of COVID-19 from a logistics and manufacturing perspective.
iugis report finds sustainable practice key to economic recovery
04 December, 2020Sustainable technology specialist iugis has released its Sustainable Re-set report, revealing Australians expect more from governments when it comes to sustainability issues.
Wool waste to oust polystyrene
09 November, 2020Planet Protector Packaging has won the inaugural 2020 Ocean Impact Pitchfest for its sustainable thermal packaging solution that plans to eliminate polystyrene from supply chains.
Sustainability in action
28 October, 2020Peter Tamblyn from Close the Loop discusses circular economy innovation.
Aussies urged to avoid cheap 'landfill solar'
13 October, 2020On the eve of International E-Waste Day, Australians are being urged to invest in good-quality rooftop solar systems that will stand the test of time.
Waste Expo Australia 2020 goes digital
06 October, 2020Waste management and resource recovery professionals will migrate online for this year's Waste Expo Australia to help strengthen the sector during these changing times.
Food waste replaces plastic in freezer-to-oven packaging
28 September, 2020SupraPulp — plastic-free packaging made from sugarcane waste — is compostable and durable enough to be used for greasy, wet or hot food.
There's plastic in your prawns, UQ research reveals
13 August, 2020University of Queensland research reveals that seafood such as prawns, oysters and crabs is contaminated with plastic, with the highest levels found in sardines.
Waste expo supports industry transformation
15 July, 2020Waste Expo Australia provides a platform for navigating opportunities and changes in the waste and recycling sector.
$190m "bonza" boost to recycling industry
06 July, 2020The Recycling Modernisation Fund is set to generate $600 million of recycling investment from federal, state and industry stakeholders.
Webinar unpacks role of packaging in a circular economy
05 June, 2020Circular economy doesn't automatically mean reducing packaging, but when used correctly, good packaging design can be a part of the solution.
Vic Environment Protection Act deferred
24 April, 2020WMRR has welcomed the Victorian Government's deferral of EPA Victoria's new Environment Protection Act.
