Waste

How this Sydney CBD tower achieved a 6-star NABERS waste rating

02 April, 2026 by Tracey Broers*

The transformation began with a fundamental redesign of the building's waste streams.


Refrigerant recovery: the overlooked lever in Australia's net-zero transition

01 April, 2026 by Bronwyn Voyce, CEO and Founder, Futures Foundry

If Australia is serious about net zero, we cannot afford to ignore the emissions already in circulation, says Futures Foundry CEO.


$1 million grants available for Victorian recycling solutions

31 March, 2026

Manufacturing businesses are invited to apply for up to $1m in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund.


Recycling facilities certification open for comment

24 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Council of Recycling

GECA and ACOR have released a draft Australian Recycling Facilities Standard (ARFS) for public consultation.


New fund drives waste sector innovation

19 March, 2026

It will support major industry and sector-led projects in Tasmania that reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and create new products, markets and jobs.


$2.1bn battery recycling sector critical to Australia's sovereign capability

18 March, 2026

Battery Stewardship Council CEO Libby Chaplin said battery stewardship should be recognised as a strategic industrial priority, not simply a waste management issue.


WtE in Australia: beyond the myth of 'burning rubbish'

17 March, 2026 by Luke Holt, Director for Energy, APAC at Ramboll | Supplied by: Ramboll Australia

If you want a serious landfill‑diversion strategy, you need a credible solution for residuals using today's science, not yesterday's images, says Ramboll expert.


Peanut shells used for high-quality graphene

17 March, 2026

UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells.


Salvos facility opens to reduce textile waste

17 March, 2026

The Queensland Government has invested $4.97m to establish a Salvos Stores circular economy textile hub in Brisbane.


$1m custom waste management truck rolled out at K'gari

12 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Remondis Australia Pty Ltd

REMONDIS Australia has provided a complex and advanced waste management truck to service Australia's beautiful yet unforgiving collection location.


REMONDIS Australia acquires VetraHealth

12 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Remondis Australia Pty Ltd

The VetraHealth team will shift from its base north-west of Brisbane and integrate with REMONDIS's advanced Resource Recovery Facility in Rocklea.


'Sea creature' robot removes oil spills

10 March, 2026

Engineers in Australia have built a remote-controlled minibot that hoovers up oil spills using an innovative filtering system inspired by sea urchins.


Landfill operator to pay $520K for offensive odours

03 March, 2026

Between late June and September 2023, the EPA received more than 200 community complaints about sulfur or rotten egg odours coming from the landfill.


Emerson Rosemount QX1000 continuous gas analyser

25 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson has released its Rosemount QX1000 continuous gas analyser, suitable for use in continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS).


Turning high-emissions waste into fertiliser: study

24 February, 2026

Research from UNSW could transform waste products into fertiliser while cleaning up waterways and cutting emissions.


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