Ocean Cleanup system launched from San Francisco
22 October, 2018System 001, deployed by The Ocean Cleanup, is designed to be propelled by wind and waves, allowing it to passively catch and concentrate plastic debris in front of it.
OPEC Systems Shoreline Responders Course
22 October, 2018 | Supplied by: OPEC Systems Pty LtdThe OPEC Systems Shoreline Responders Course is a nationally accredited marine pollution remediation course, suitable for traditional land owners as well as employees from local government and ports and harbours.
When recycling makes cents
08 October, 2018 by Richard Fine* | Supplied by: BioPakEliminating separate waste streams can save on costs and improve recycling rates by 25%.
Consumers lack confidence in Aus recycling services
05 October, 2018The effectiveness of recycling services across Australia is being seriously questioned, according to a new survey from UNSW Sydney.
Richmond roads paved with plastic and glass
28 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Alex Fraser RecyclingAlex Fraser Group was engaged by the City of Yarra to undertake some road resurfacing utilising its PolyPave asphalt product, which contains recycled materials.
Sceptical reception for new packaging targets, recycling label
27 September, 2018The Greens have expressed criticism over the 2025 Packaging Targets, while the WMAA calls the Australasian Recycling Label a missed opportunity.
National Packaging Targets announced, recycling label launched
26 September, 2018Business and government have united for the launch of Australia's 2025 National Packaging Targets and the Australasian Recycling Label.
Waste-to-energy facility to be built in Queensland
25 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Remondis Australia Pty LtdRemondis Australia's $400 million waste-to-energy facility, to be located in Swanbank, will be able to process upwards of 500,000 tonnes of waste per year.
A 're-usable society' is just as important as a recycling one
21 September, 2018 by David Singh* | Supplied by: Re.Group Pty LtdThe community needs to understand how the recycling sector operates and the challenges it faces to ensure its long-term survival.
Fujitsu Smart eWaste bin
21 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Fujitsu AustraliaFujitsu's Smart eWaste bin sits in an organisation's office and is equipped with IoT sensors that monitor the fill levels. When the bin is full, Fujitsu's recycling partner arrives on-site to swap out an inner bin and is gone again in moments.
Solving the waste management conundrum
18 September, 2018 by Steve Nicholson* | Supplied by: Solaris Paper Pty LtdSolving the waste problem in Australia involves addressing two concerns: what should people do with all their waste and how do organisations create products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable?
A smart sustainable way to clean up dump sites
17 September, 2018 by Alison Price | Supplied by: SoilCyclersIt's estimated there could be thousands of illegal dump sites across the country that are potential health and environmental hazards.
Demystifying pyrolysis and gasification of waste tyres
14 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Tyre Stewardship Australia LimitedPyrolysis and gasification are being touted as perfect circular economy solutions to the challenge of recycling.
Leachate — what is it and why is it a problem?
13 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Hydroflux Industrial Pty LtdWhen you hear the word leachate, what comes to mind?
