Polystar plastic film recycling machines
12 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Applied Machinery Australia Pty LtdPolystar offers a range of one-step machines that are designed for the reprocessing of polyethylene and polypropylene flexible packaging material, making it suitable for companies looking to recycle plastic film waste.
Willoughby City Council goes single-use plastic free
07 September, 2018Willoughby City Council has passed a motion to remove single-use plastics from all council operations.
Consortium to create new products from agricultural waste
29 August, 2018The Agricultural Product Development Research Consortium will bring together a total of 18 partners to develop high-value products from agricultural waste.
100,000 contact lenses recycled in one year
23 August, 2018 | Supplied by: TerraCycleThe Bausch + Lomb Recycling Programme, launched in 2017 to help keep contact lenses, lens cases and blister packs out of landfill, has successfully recycled over 100,000 pieces of lens waste.
Used coffee grounds could be turned into coffee cups
21 August, 2018A PhD student has developed a method to turn coffee grounds into lactic acid, which can then be used to produce biodegradable plastics for use in disposable coffee cups.
Speakers announced for Waste Expo Australia 2018
21 August, 2018More than 55 industry speakers have been confirmed for Waste Expo Australia's three conferences — Waste Summit, Waste Evolution and Wastewater Summit.
Your old jeans could be turned into artificial cartilage
10 August, 2018Old denim jeans are set to find new life as artificial cartilage for joint reconstruction, thanks to advanced textile recycling methods being pioneered at Deakin University.
Road built out of plastic bags, glass and printer cartridges
03 August, 2018Integrated services company Downer partnered with Close the Loop to innovatively tailor waste products such as soft plastics to suit a road construction application.
Councils reinforce concrete with recycled plastic
03 August, 2018Australian councils are using recycled polypropylene (PP) plastic waste in the form of 'Emesh' to reinforce concrete pavements and other infrastructure.
VWMA to tackle rising insurance costs
02 August, 2018The Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) has begun work to develop a package of support to tackle rising insurance costs for its members.
Waste reduction grants awarded to WA community groups
02 August, 2018Twenty-six community groups are set to share in $242,657 to reduce waste, improve recycling and provide community education.
Cleanaway contracted to clean up Queensland
23 July, 2018Cleanaway Waste Management has taken delivery of 18 Scania 6x4 prime movers (six G 480s and 12 R 560 V8s) to service a new contract with a major Queensland council.
Smart plastics make the circular economy go round
23 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaSmarter sustainable solutions may be on the horizon for the Australasian waste and recycling landscape.
Clever waste management system for our waterways
17 July, 2018Designed to reduce and ultimately eliminate pollution in our waterways, the Seabin is a simple concept coupled with an innovative design.
Internet of sewers being discussed at Waste Expo Australia 2018
16 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Waste ExpoWaste Expo Australia will return to Melbourne from 3–4 October and will include the new Wastewater Summit in 2018.
