Tag: waste-management
Australia’s clean energy transition raises end-of-life waste concerns
Australia’s shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), rooftop solar and other renewable energy technologies is expected to create growing volumes of end-of-life waste, according to researchers at RMIT University.
Major recycling projects to turn plastic waste into valuable manufacturing materials
More than 17,000 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastics, including soft plastic packaging, will be diverted from landfill each year in regional New South Wales under two new recycling projects backed by the Australian and New South Wales governments in partnership with industry.
Cleanaway expands Melbourne ops with Citywide Waste integration
Cleanaway Waste Management has announced the completion of its acquisition of Citywide Waste, aiming to expand its operations in inner metropolitan Melbourne.
Cleanaway launches advanced recycling facility in Western Sydney
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited has officially opened its new Western Sydney Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Rooty Hill, described by the company as the most advanced of its kind in Australia.
Evoro’s Laverton North facility to expand treatment capacity with $17M upgrade
Evoro is investing $17 million into upgrading its Laverton North liquid and hazardous waste management facility.
Nominations open for 2024 WasteSorted Awards in Western Australia
Nominations are now officially open for the highly anticipated 2024 WasteSorted Awards, marking an opportunity to honour the efforts of Western Australians dedicated to fostering a low-waste future through their commitment to enhanced waste management practices and innovative solutions.
Tasmania invests $1 million to boost regional jobs, waste mgmt
The Tasmanian Government is allocating up to $1 million in grants to support the state's smaller waste operators in reporting waste data from July 2024.
Int’l team converts polyethylene waste into valuable chemicals
An international team of experts has devised an innovative method to repurpose polyethylene waste (PE), transforming it into valuable chemicals through light-driven photocatalysis.
Qld allocates over $3 million to enhance waste management of Yarrabah community
The Queensland Government has committed more than $3 million from the Recycling and Jobs Fund to bolster waste management efforts within the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire community.
Adelaide’s largest waste management facility expands recycling operations
South Australia Environment Minister Susan Close is set to unveil the 'Dublin Eco Hub' today to reflect broader recycling operations active in Adelaide, as well as a substantial ownership transition for the family-owned business, Integrated Waste Services (IWS).
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
