South Australia wineries ‘could face AUD$40m blow’ from deposit scheme expansion
South Australian wineries could face a $40 million financial hit as the state government pushes ahead with plans…
A new soft plastics scheme is ramping up, but can it solve our recycling problem?
After the collapse of soft plastic recycling program REDcycle nearly three years ago, it’s been almost impossible for…
Plastic waste mixed with coal offers low-cost hydrogen production
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory with facilities in Oregon, West Virginia,…
Ballina tip audit shows clothes discarded in near-perfect condition
A survey of thousands of clothing items at a council landfill has revealed a snapshot of Australia’s mounting…
Gulf Containers for Change recycling scheme expands to Mornington Island
Wheeling a recycling bin to the curb can be a mundane weekly chore for many Australians, but for…
Wine and spirit bottles to be included in container deposit scheme in NSW and SA
Wine and spirit bottles will be included in container and deposit schemes in New South Wales and South…
Easier plastic recycling is on the horizon
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The age of pre-sorting…
How your coffee grounds are being recycled with animal poo to help grow gardens across Victoria’s zoos
As far as rubbish goes, it smells pretty good. Former barista Ninna Larsen wheels a common rubbish bin…
World’s first method turns plastic into fuel with 95% efficiency
Scientists in the United States and China say they have developed a one-step method to convert mixed plastic…
World Solar Challenge welcomes innovations from across the world to Australian outback
As the sun rises on the remote Northern Territory outback, a rusty old windmill looms above the vast…
EU probes Greece on recycling projects – POLITICO
The company had won the tender for the project despite suggesting that the kiosks would be around five…
Fixing the Global Plastics Treaty at The United Nations
Canadian artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong at the unveiling of his art installation “Perpetual Plastic Machine” on…