Sewage leak into Potomac river will take weeks longer to fix
WASHINGTON (AP) — Repairs on a pipe rupture that has sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest…
Sydney’s landfills are set to reach capacity by 2030, sparking controversial plans to take the city’s trash to regions
The battle lines are being drawn in New South Wales amid plans to dispose of Sydney’s rubbish in…
Plastic Waste: Europe’s plastic recycling paradox: High performance, low demand
According to a recently published report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on the state of the…
Illegal dumping creates eyesore and hard work at Sunshine Coast op shops
Sunshine Coast op shop volunteers are fed up with “lazy” residents dumping their unwanted goods outside stores to…
Filipino rescuers detect ‘signs of life’ in deadly garbage avalanche; dozens missing
MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four…
Coffee pods generate thousands of tonnes of waste in Australia. Here’s what is being done about it
For many caffeine enthusiasts, coffee pods are the shortcut to a cup of brew at home, and offer…
Soft plastics recycling is back in Australia. How does it work and where does it go?
If you cringe at the thought of tossing another bread bag or chip packet into your red bin,…
Recycling returning to Greater Bangor communities in 2026
In 2026, Greater Bangor residents’ trash will be recycled for the first time in more than five years.…
Vinnies sends most charity waste to ACT landfill as overall disposal declines
Canberra’s biggest charities dumped almost 600 tonnes of waste last financial year, with the declining quality of donations…
Sunbury residents fear waste-to-energy proposal risks health and environment
North-west of Melbourne is a suburb known as a mix of both country and city, providing young families…
Ratepayers to foot $2m bill to remove contaminated FOGO waste from South West facility
Ratepayers in two regional councils will foot a $2 million bill to dispose of thousands of tonnes of…
Report says US electronic waste is menacing Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas,…