A parliamentary committee will look into federal waste reduction and recycling policies and progress towards a circular economy.
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Court rules ‘recycling’ stockpile is waste and must be removed
A court has found that material stored by a Victorian recycling company is waste and must be disposed of.
Aussie councils in running for top international gong
Australian councils have been named in the Intelligent Community Forum’s Top7 of 2020.
Maths and VR prevent sewer pipe corrosion
A modelling tool helps council officers manage sewer pipe corrosion from their desks.
Australia ‘behind the game’ on food waste
A UK food expert says Australia is lagging on reducing food waste.
Better packaging to reduce food waste
Improving food packaging is one of the pillars of the government’s strategy to reduce food waste.
Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling
A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria’s waste system.
Website to attract local government workers
A new website will help councils attract more workers and fill skills shortages.
High cost of recycling leads to more landfill waste
Councils are dropping recycling schemes because of high costs, an industry paper says.
Brainy bins help councils get smart about waste
Councils are increasingly adopting smart bin technology to improve waste management.