Tag: waste
Young’s Return and Earn machine gets a time-saving makeover
Return and Earn has introduced a "takes all" trial in Young, allowing residents to recycle eligible bottles, cans, and cartons without pre-sorting, using a single chute at the upgraded machine.
Ego transitions QV tubes to recyclable packaging
As National Recycling Week begins, Ego Pharmaceuticals is amplifying its sustainability efforts by transitioning its iconic QV tube products to recyclable packaging, a move set to save approximately 18 tonnes of waste from landfill annually.
New recycling hub turns tyres into roads in Shoalhaven
Tyres once destined for landfill are now being repurposed for use in road paving, artificial turf, and children’s playgrounds at Australia’s first rubber crumb plant, located in the Shoalhaven region, as revealed in a news release.
Circular economy key to reducing manufacturing waste in Australia, says research
Monash University researchers have revealed that manufacturing businesses adopting circular economy (CE) strategies can significantly reduce their waste, cutting it by up to 65 per cent.
Tasmania’s new organics facility aims to slash landfill waste
Dulverton Waste Management has unveiled a state-of-the-art Regional Organics Facility in Tasmania’s North-West to reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills.
Cleanaway expands with $110M acquisition of Citywide Waste
Cleanaway Waste Management announced its agreement to acquire Citywide Waste, the waste and recycling business of Citywide Service Solutions, for $110 million.
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Fully automated waste recycling facility opens in Brisbane
A $95 million state-of-the-art facility in Pinkenba, developed by Rino Recycling, is set to revolutionise recycling by automatically converting construction and demolition waste into reusable materials for new infrastructure projects.
Australia’s ports pioneer new recycling effort for international ships
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) are conducting a trial to bolster recycling efforts for international ships docking at Australian ports.
Engineers create energy-smart bricks from scrap materials
Engineers have pioneered the creation of energy-efficient bricks utilising scrap materials, diverting waste from landfills.
Extra funding injected to boost e-waste initiatives in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is offering grants totalling up to $3.5 million to bolster the state's electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) collection and recycling network.
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