Turning waste cotton into fibre for the fashion industry
24 September, 2015Finnish researchers have developed a cellulose dissolution technique that can turn old, worn-out cotton clothing into new fibres for the textile industry.
JLW Services returnable bins for end-of-life tyres
30 August, 2015JLW Services has developed returnable bins for the transport of end-of-life tyres. The bins comprise a heavy-duty welded cage that is dropped off at a tyre retailer, transport depot, mine site or council tip.
A recycling program for yoghurt pouches
25 August, 2015Fonterra Brands New Zealand has partnered with TerraCycle in the launch of a recycling program for yoghurt pouches — a packaging product that would previously have gone to landfill.
Kimberly-Clark joins soft plastic recycling program
19 August, 2015Kimberly-Clark New Zealand has joined the Public Place Recycling Scheme — an initiative that allows consumers to take their single-use soft plastic food and grocery bags to special recycling bins located in supermarkets or retail drop-off points.
Container deposit scheme: the state of play
18 August, 2015 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting GroupThe NSW Government announced in February 2015 that it had a preference to introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS). But what is the state of play beyond NSW?
Suntech and Reclaim partner on PV module recycling
17 August, 2015Solar manufacturer Suntech has announced a partnership with Reclaim PV Recycling, a waste management company that focuses on reclaiming PV modules.
PV module recycling partnership
28 July, 2015Canadian Solar Australia and Reclaim PV Recycling have pledged to a recycling program for old and damaged solar panels in Australia.
Q&A: From waste to resource recovery
23 July, 2015Sustainabilty Matters asks SUEZ environnement's Executive Director Infrastructure Emmanuel Vivant about the company's role in the 'resource revolution' in Australia and more.
Government policy that impacts on waste and recycling industry
22 July, 2015CEOs and executive directors from the Victorian Government's environmental departments will lead discussions at the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo 2015 about the state's environmental agenda, including existing and future programs that impact on the waste and recycling industry.
An app to tackle gaps in recycling knowledge
21 July, 2015Victorian smartphone users will soon have access to reliable information on how to recycle locally, with the Sustain Me mobile application set to launch on 29 July.
Collaboration — the key to recycling success
20 July, 2015From nappies to toilet tissues, most will be familiar with at least some of the indispensable hygiene products manufactured by Kimberly-Clark. What you may be surprised to learn is that the company has been making great strides to meet ambitious waste management strategies that minimise the impact of its products on the environment. However, achieving success with such strategies has not come without challenges.
Soft plastic recycling bins coming to NZ supermarkets
20 July, 2015New Zealand's Packaging Forum has announced an initiative that will enable shoppers to dispose of their used soft plastic bags in special recycling bins located at supermarkets and retail premises.
Advanced Resource Recycling e-waste recycling service
13 July, 2015Advanced Resource Recycling (ARR) is offering an e-waste service for organisations seeking best-practice recycling in Melbourne.
Call for a commitment to battery stewardship
13 July, 2015The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative has called on Environment Minister Greg Hunt and all state and territory ministers to make a strong commitment to battery stewardship when they meet in Melbourne on 15 July.
Renewable Recyclers is closing down
08 July, 2015Social enterprise Renewable Recyclers has revealed that its parent organisation, RichmondPRA, has decided to cease operations of the Illawarra e-waste recycling business.
