Reverse vending machine
28 May, 2009 bySydney’s Metcentre shopping centre complex has installed a reverse vending machine from Envirobank to manage the centre’s recyclable waste, lower its environmental impact and engage with customers.
E-waste recycling facility
27 May, 2009 byTES-AMM has begun operations in Australia to provide assistance to IT manufacturers, businesses and consumers in recycling e-waste.
IT recycling self-assessment tool
27 May, 2009 byGreenbox has launched a free self-assessment tool for businesses to help them rate their recycling programs. The assessment is completed via an online survey on Greenbox’s website and includes questions on disposal strategies, compliance with laws and standards, and internal accountability.
Scrap vehicles to win
07 May, 2009The Ministry of Transport is offering motorists in Christchurch and Wellington instant rewards when they scrap unwanted vehicles. Participating vehicle recyclers will also be giving these motorists the chance to win a brand new Toyota Corolla.
Macarthur recycling facility reaches quarter of a million tonnes
22 April, 2009Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions has processed a quarter of a million tonnes of resources in its materials recycling facility (MRF) at Macarthur Resource Recovery Park at Narellan.
Cane toads to return to canefields as mulch
26 March, 2009One of Australia’s greatest pests, the cane toad, is about to serve a useful purpose as mulch in the sugar cane crops it has traditionally multiplied in.
Advanced waste treatment plant opened in Western Sydney
26 March, 2009A $50 million advanced waste treatment plant will establish Western Sydney residents as the most effective recyclers in NSW.
48 tonnes of waste saved from going to landfill
17 March, 2009Over the last week, New Zealanders saved 48 tonnes of waste from going to landfill as part of this year’s Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ recycling days.
DUMP award winners for bad packaging announced
03 March, 2009Everyday supermarket items including Coles pre-packed lemons, Kids Care fruit snacks and Dynamo laundry refill packs have been exposed for their use of damaging and useless packaging in Environment Victoria’s 2009 National DUMP Awards.
Container deposit systems will cost consumers more
02 March, 2009Australian Food and Grocery Council Chief Executive Kate Carnell said that it was disappointing that high-profile members of the community were still calling for costly, outdated 1970s solutions to 2009 challenges.
Television and computer monitor recycling plant for Australia
19 January, 2009Australia is set to increase its recycling capacity with the introduction of the television and computer monitor recycling company, CRT Recycling Australia.
Rescuing surplus food
13 January, 2009Melbourne-based food rescue charity FareShare has estimated in a new report that it will save 620 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2008–09 as a result of its waste reduction efforts. The charity turns surplus food donated from businesses, including food wholesalers and catering companies, into healthy meals for people in Melbourne who are hungry and homeless.
Industry organisation launches new structure
16 December, 2008The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative has announced the official structure of its newly incorporated organisation.
Plastic bag ban passed by SA parliament
04 December, 2008The South Australian Parliament has passed legislation to ban plastic bags.
Waste processing park receives gold award from government
27 November, 2008Sydney recycling company WSN Environmental Solutions has been honoured by the NSW government for its waste processing park in Sydney’s south-west, receiving a gold award in the 2008 Premier’s Public Sector Awards.
