Polyethylene: new catalyst breaks it down to boost value
20 October, 2020A new method to molecularly deconstruct polyethylene could see the most commonly used form of plastic transformed into higher-value, widely used chemical compounds.
$15K fine for hazardous waste facility
13 October, 2020Environmental Treatment Solutions has incurred a $15,000 fine for allegedly failing to safely store hazardous chemicals at its Minto waste facility.
Online masterclass: Managing petroleum-hydrocarbon-contaminated sites
06 October, 2020Industry can potentially save millions with LNAPL management for better environmental outcomes. Find out more at an online masterclass.
Pasadena and Frewville Foodlands farewell single-use produce bags
15 September, 2020Pasadena and Frewville Foodlands have introduced compostable bags throughout their stores for fresh fruit and vegetables, deli items and baked goods.
Victoria tackles pandemic-driven clinical waste surge
01 September, 2020The Victorian Aged Care Response Centre has coordinated a cross-government effort to manage the hundredfold increase in clinical waste production.
Microrecycling science: revolutionising recycling and manufacturing
11 August, 2020UNSW's SMaRT Centre has developed a ‘material microsurgery' technique that can extract valuable materials and elements from complex waste items and reform them.
Victorian waste-to-energy plant gets thumbs up
06 August, 2020A waste-to-energy facility in Dandenong, Victoria, has been given the go-ahead after Great Southern Waste Technologies, assisted by SMEC, gained environmental approval.
Carapac crustacean-based packaging
21 July, 2020Carapac is a sustainable, durable, home compostable plastic packaging alternative made from crustacean shell waste.
Manrags will recycle your glad rags
17 June, 2020An initiative launched by CouriersPlease and sustainable sock company Manrags spells good news for textile recycling in Australia.
Guidelines unpack confusion over compostable plastic
06 May, 2020APCO, ABA and AORA have released new guidelines to cut through confusion and help businesses decide when and where to use certified compostable plastic packaging.
COVID-19 causing plastic waste issues
01 May, 2020The Australian Council of Recycling is calling for urgent action to manage the increased plastic waste being generated by Australians during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Report predicts bioplastics growth
02 April, 2020With multiple environmental benefits, bioplastics could be vital in helping solve the world's plastic problem.
Industry gets behind National Plastics Summit
02 March, 2020The summit gathered 200 delegates from government, industry and community sectors to address the problem of plastic waste.
Call for hospitality industry to reduce food waste
02 December, 2019Culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu Brisbane is calling on the hospitality industry to do its part in reducing the negative environmental impacts of food wastage.
AWRE opens tomorrow
29 October, 2019The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo opens tomorrow — bringing together the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector.
