Councils are taking recycling into their own hands following the collapse of a national soft plastic recycling scheme.
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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.
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.
Ministerial powers used to override council planning decision
The Qld government has enacted special ministerial powers to override a council planning decision.
Recycling grants open for Vic local councils
The Victorian Government is investing into the regional recycling infrastructure and has opened up grants for local councils.
Victoria moves towards four-bin waste system
Victorian councils are getting a $127 million handout from the state to help them implement a four-bin household waste and recycling system.
Infrastructure projects win recycling grants
A Melbourne council will redevelop a local hockey field using recycled materials.
Councils hope to benefit from $35m recycling fund
NSW councils are calling for a $35 million recycling funding boost to target frontline projects.
Procurement: a new front in the sustainability battle
A new resource has been launched to increase procurement of recycled material.
Victoria moves towards cash-for-cans by 2023
Victoria is moving forward on plans for a government-regulated container deposit scheme.