Concrete is the major source of construction-related carbon emissions, but researchers are working to make it more environmentally friendly.
Category: Resource & Waste Management
Council outsources recycling contamination to AI
A Sydney Council is using AI to reduce contamination in kerbside recycling bins.
Partnerships help council drive climate goals
Partnerships with the private sector, industry and research institutions are helping the City of Melbourne achieve its climate goals.
Shire of Collie to host $10m energy from waste plant
A WA coal town is the site of a new $10m demonstration energy from waste plant.
Operators appointed for Vic container deposit scheme
Victoria has announced the operators for its drink container deposit scheme, which is set to begin in November.
Nuclear dump to be built on Defence land
The government will build a high level nuclear dump to deal with waste as part of the AUKUS submarine program.
Councils take up soft plastics slack following REDcycle collapse
Councils are taking recycling into their own hands following the collapse of a national soft plastic recycling scheme.
Dealing with discarded textiles – the neglected waste problem
For local government bodies that may not yet have developed a strategy or vision for dealing with textile waste, the reasons to do so are myriad and imperative.
Council FOGO trials hailed a success
A Queensland council’s organic waste trial has seen hundreds of tonnes of food and garden waste turned into soil conditioner instead of ending up in landfill.
New guide helps councils fight illegal asbestos dumping
A new resource has been released providing practical tips for councils on managing illegal asbestos disposal.