The mattress industry has been put on notice that it has to take responsibility for the environmental impact of its products.
Category: Resource & Waste Management
Tas govt seeks commercial partner for tyre crumbling plant
The Tasmanian government is seeking a commercial partner to transform end-of life tyres into road surfacing.
Smart tech reduces risk of fire during organics processing
A Victorian council is piloting new smart technology designed to reduce the risk of fires in organics processing facilities.
Sydney waste plant could power 120,000 homes
Each year the plant could divert up to 30,000 tonnes of organic waste from landfill into useful biogas.
Cutting waste – how councils can bring the community on board
Making residents feel invested and using collective language can help councils manage changes around waste and recycling.
Room for improvement in national waste plan
Risk management and performance reporting for the National Waste Policy Action Plan could be improved, the national audit office says.
FOGO is coming – meeting the challenges
Councils around Australia will soon face FOGO mandates, with calls for all states and territories to come on board.
National waste reduction targets ‘set to fail’
Can Australia meet its national waste reduction targets in the next eight years?
Council waste management costs rise steeply in SA
SA’s metropolitan council waste managements costs have climbed in recent years.
Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils
Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.