22+ hour, 24+ min ago  (347+ words) The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University has identified a potential new use for vegetable scraps. An innovation from the institution has used ultrasound technology to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves " a process that could help food…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (575+ words) The Queensland Government has unveiled a sweeping new waste strategy aimed at lifting recycling rates, cutting landfill and building the infrastructure needed to turn waste into valuable products across the state. The'Less Landfill, More Recycling 2035: Queensland Waste Strategy sets'a goal…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (326+ words) The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) and Good Environmental Choices Australia (GECA) have officially launched the Australian Recycling Facilities (ARF) standard. The ARF standard establishes a new national benchmark for genuine recycling facilities throughout the country, providing an independent framework…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (348+ words) Image: Return and Earn. New South Wales" container deposit scheme (CDS) Return and Earn has refunded $1. 6 billion back to recyclers " the result of 16 billion bottles, cans and cartons being returned. This massive recycling effort is delivering substantial environmental benefits within…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (352+ words) Councillors Kim Ross, Dave Perry, Anthony Walter, and Mayor Stefan Koomen with one of the new EV hard waste compactor trucks. Image: City of Casey. Victoria's City of Casey is expanding its use of electric vehicles (EVs) for hard waste…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (389+ words) Image: South Melbourne Market Victoria's South Melbourne Market is phasing out plastic soy sauce fish containers as part of a broader sustainability commitment. Alex Makin, Mayor of the City of Port Phillip, said the initiative reflects the market's leadership in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (216+ words) The Western Australian Government has granted schools across the state almost $113, 000 for waste diversion and recycling projects through round two of the Waste Sorted Schools program. This latest round of grants to promote resource recovery practices is supporting efforts across…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (563+ words) The 5710 E is the headline act of Astec's updated fleet. Image: Komatsu Forest Komatsu Forest recently released the upgraded Peterson 5710 E, providing a step forward in high-volume grinding. The Australian resource recovery sector rarely demands a total reinvention of its…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (519+ words) AMCS, a global leader in AI-powered, purpose-built automation for the waste, recycling, and transportation industries, has appointed Eric S. Walsh as its new chief executive officer. The appointment marks a pivotal moment for AMCS. Having built a market-leading Saa S (Software…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (838+ words) Reverse vending machines provide customers options for small returns. Image: COEX Building a container refund network that grows with Queensland. As Queensland's container refund scheme continues to mature, one challenge remains front of mind for those responsible for its long-term…...