Vermiculture key to reducing greenhouse emissions
20 August, 2008
A study at Griffith University, Nathan Campus, is recruiting earthworms as the latest weapon to resolve waste problems, fight soil contamination and land degradation, and restore fertility without destructive agrochemicals.
Business waste gets $23 million government and industry recycle makeover
19 August, 2008
Recent data from Australian waste management company Transpacific Industries Group Ltd suggests fewer than 20% of Australian businesses recycle.
$10 million for future waste management
12 August, 2008
The Victorian Advanced Resource Recovery Initiative (VARRI) will explore the use of new waste recovery technology to process Melbourne’s waste into clean energy and product such as compost.
EPA reviews waste regulation
30 July, 2008
The South Australian EPA is reviewing the way it regulates the waste industry in response to the increase in resource recovery and re-use.
Regular collections sub-contractors module
27 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ASP Software
A software release for regular commercial/industrial waste collection services scheduling is now available online.
ISO increases confidence in certification of ship recycling management systems
17 July, 2008
An ISO publicly available specification (PAS) for bodies providing audit and certification of ship recycling management will help to increase the safety of workers and protection of the environment by providing requirements for independent recognition of good practice.
Soils could help combat climate change
10 July, 2008
Could part of the answer to saving Earth from global warming lie in the earth beneath our feet? A team from Newcastle University in the UK aims to design soils that can remove carbon from the atmosphere — permanently and cost effectively.
Funding to stop packaging waste from landfill
09 July, 2008
The National Packaging Covenant announced approval of funding for five new projects to start over the next 12 months, which will leverage $42 million of investment into recycling infrastructure and litter prevention in Australia.
Packaging recycling on track to meet targets
08 July, 2008
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has advised the Senate Inquiry into the Management of Australia’s Waste Streams and the Drink Container Recycling Bill 2008 that there is no crisis in packaging waste and that Australia was progressing well towards recycling targets set by government.
Standard to expand plastics recovery and recycling worldwide
08 July, 2008
A new ISO International Standard will assist the emerging worldwide market for plastic recovery and recycling.
Energy efficient business need to be rewarded
08 July, 2008
Speaking before the Senate Inquiry into the Management of Australia's Waste Streams, SITA Environmental Solutions’ Mike Ritchie said that leaving energy efficiency out of an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) would be neglecting one of the key drivers that will make the scheme work.
Campaign launched to Do the Right Thing on the Hume
03 July, 2008
A major educational anti-litter campaign has begun, targeting those travelling along the Hume Highway between Melbourne and Sydney.
Spill containment catalogue
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The Enpac SafeEquip catalogue from Enware Australia includes recent additions to the range such as: the single Poly-Rack system for 205 L drums, the Poly-Tank Containment Unit 550 for storing hazardous liquid above ground, Poly-Spill cart for transporting drums, the Storm Sentinel catch basin insert, and various portable containment solutions.
Waste bin caddy
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Electrodrive Pty Ltd
The Waste Bin System is designed for larger facilities with centralised dumping points. It features a horn, dynamic braking and back-off button for added safety.
Garden organics facility opens at Macarthur
27 June, 2008
WSN Environmental Solutions has reached a milestone in the rollout of its Macarthur Resource Recovery Park, with the Ecolibrium garden organics facility starting commissioning this week.
