Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
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ACT finally gets funding for new recycling centre
A new $26m new recycling centre will be built in the ACT.
Qld celebrates success of refund scheme with 8 billion bottles returned
The Queensland government says 8 billion containers have been returned since it launched a refund scheme almost six years ago.
Inquiry to scrutinise progress on recycling targets and circular economy
A parliamentary committee will look into federal waste reduction and recycling policies and progress towards a circular economy.
Think tank calls for tax on plastic
Plastics recycling has failed, according to an expert. Is it time to hit producers with a tax?
Pioneering recycling scientist named Parramatta Aus Day Ambassador
Sustainability crusader Veena Sahajwalla will spread the word about local-level recycling on Australia Day.
Tas releases first state-wide circular economy strategy
Tasmania’s first state-wide waste strategy sets out a framework for waste, recycling and how to best invest the landfill levy.
$2 million for 13 projects to reduce waste
The council projects aim to divert more than 22,000 tonnes of waste from landfill across Victoria.
Council finds innovative use for landfill leachate
A NSW waste depot is implementing a closed-loop water system which will see decontaminated landfill leachate used in glass recycling.
Council outsources recycling contamination to AI
A Sydney Council is using AI to reduce contamination in kerbside recycling bins.