Waste

Carapac crustacean-based packaging

21 July, 2020

Carapac is a sustainable, durable, home compostable plastic packaging alternative made from crustacean shell waste.


Landfill waste crisis the focus of new research hub

02 July, 2020

A new research hub designed to address Australia's overflowing landfill waste is now being developed.


FCI ST80, ST100 and MT100 Thermal Mass Flow Meters

02 July, 2020 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

The ST80, ST100 and MT100 Thermal Mass Flow Meters from Fluid Components International (FCI) are suitable for waste-to-energy incineration plants.


REDWAVE MATE sensor-based recycling sorting technology

25 June, 2020 | Supplied by: REDWAVE

REDWAVE MATE is an artificial intelligence system designed to monitor and optimise recycling plants.


New CEO for SA's WRISA

18 June, 2020

A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed at South Australia's Waste and Recycling Industry Association.


Manrags will recycle your glad rags

17 June, 2020

An initiative launched by CouriersPlease and sustainable sock company Manrags spells good news for textile recycling in Australia.


Waste matters in the City of Casey

04 June, 2020

The city signed a commercial contract with sustainability technology company Matter to equip bins in public spaces with smart waste sensors.


Demand will drive soft plastics recycling

28 May, 2020 by Wendy Chapman, Clean Up Australia | Supplied by: Clean Up Australia Ltd

We need to build an inclusive, circular economy and work together to create a market for the material we recycle.


Sustainable Kiwi bikinis please US buyers

28 May, 2020

As parts of North America begin to emerge from lockdown, New Zealand company Kalakoa Swim has seen a surge in interest for its sustainability-conscious bikinis.


The future of recycling: 4 experts explain

21 May, 2020 by Luisa Low, University of Sydney

Four academics comment on NSW Government research into recycling and the development of advanced waste conversion technologies.


Guidelines unpack confusion over compostable plastic

06 May, 2020

APCO, 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, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Council of Recycling

The Australian Council of Recycling is calling for urgent action to manage the increased plastic waste being generated by Australians during the COVID-19 shutdown.


Biofertiliser use key to fulfilling biogas potential

22 April, 2020 by Matt Hale, International Sales and Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers

As well as producing biogas, anaerobic digestion produces a residue known as digestate, which has the potential to be a valuable organic biofertiliser for use in agriculture.


Steel slag that creates stronger concrete

08 April, 2020

Stronger concrete can be made from a by-product of steel creation, according to new research.


Report predicts bioplastics growth

02 April, 2020

With multiple environmental benefits, bioplastics could be vital in helping solve the world's plastic problem.


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