Environmental packaging solutions
22 October, 2019 by Conrad Dykstra, Managing Director, Packline SolutionsThe Amazon effect has caused an exponential rise in the use of packaging and freight, and as a result, environmental packaging solutions are on the rise.
Adding a perk to concrete with coffee grounds
21 October, 2019Looking to divert used coffee grounds from landfill, a coffee-loving engineering lecturer and his students from RMIT University turned to the construction industry.
EPA ban will threaten NSW environment and economy, says ACOR
17 October, 2019ACOR is concerned that the NSW EPA's proposed ban on resource recovery from municipal solid waste will negatively impact the state's environment and economy.
Kellogg's takes the Yume Pledge
16 October, 2019In a bid to reduce food waste, Kellogg's Australia will list surplus raw materials via a platform designed by Yume — an innovative online B2B marketplace for the sale of quality surplus food.
Report says e-waste will double by 2050
14 October, 2019Ahead of International E-Waste Day, the United Nations University has released a report estimating that global e-waste will more than double by 2050 to reach approximately 111 million tonnes per year.
NSW and Vic not fantastic on plastic, says WWF
10 October, 2019WWF-Australia has rated the nation's states and territories on their efforts to tackle single-use plastics — NSW and Victoria fall at the bottom of the scorecard.
Solving South Africa's mounting tyre problem
03 October, 2019Green Distillation Technologies has signed an agreement worth up to $50 million to establish up to five tyre recycling plants in South Africa.
Plasma gasification: a way to boost the circular economy
25 September, 2019 by Spyridon Achinas*It is essential to obtain a better understanding of plasma gasification (PG) and its impacts on the environment, society and the economy. PG is a technology that could be used to divert waste from landfill.
EPA waste disposal guidelines for C&D industry in NSW
19 September, 2019The NSW EPA has published two documents to help the construction and demolition industry strengthen their waste disposal processes.
Australia wasting recycling potential
18 September, 2019An EY report has revealed that — by failing to correctly handle our recyclable materials — Australia could be missing out on $324 million each year.
Sending PFAS packing, permanently
13 September, 2019In response to growing demand for an effective way to permanently remove PFAS from the environment, AECOM has collaborated with the University of Georgia to devise a reliable, permanent and cost-effective solution.
NZ hardens up on soft plastics recycling
06 September, 2019A rollout of soft plastics collection in New Zealand follows the successful restart of collections across the Auckland region.
Melbourne's global search for recycling tech
23 August, 2019The City of Melbourne is embarking on an international search for innovative technologies that will expand and enhance its network of waste and recycling hubs.
Counteracting waste levies with recycling solutions
23 August, 2019The best thing organisations can do to mitigate the impact of increasing costs and social pressures is to implement an effective and long-term recycling solution.
International expert joins Australia's fight against food waste
07 August, 2019Sustainable food systems expert Mark Barthel has been called upon to help Australia address the $20 billion of food wasted every year.
