Plastic Recycling Archives - Plastic Waste Solutions
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New tech tackles plastic farm waste – Australia
Posted on June 7, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingLa Trobe University researchers will investigate how plastic farm waste can be recycled as part of a new partnership. Source: New tech tackles plastic farm waste - Waste Management Review La Trobe University researchers will investigate how plastic farm waste can...
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Call for comprehensive mandated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for soft plastics in Australia
Posted on June 7, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingSource The collapse of REDcycle in 2022 brought into sharp focus the urgent need for national leadership and action to hold brand owners and the packaging industry to account. For too long, these producers and generators of these materials have avoided...
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Plastic pollution: Treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty – France
Posted on May 30, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Recycling, Plastic Waste NewsCountries grappling with the "immense" task of ending plastic pollution began a new round of talks in Paris on Monday, amid protests and warnings of the urgency to act. Source: Plastic pollution: Treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty French President Emmanuel...
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Australia grants some export exemptions for recycled plastics, pushes for permanent solutions Australia
Posted on May 26, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe Australian government is allowing some companies to export recycled material, but warns the industry that it must come up with its own home-grown solutions. Source: Australia grants some export exemptions for recycled plastics, pushes for permanent solutions | Plastics...
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‘Chasing arrows’ called ‘problematic’ as EPA, states vie for tougher green marketing guides for plastics – USA
Posted on May 26, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe Federal Trade Commission is hearing calls from some state governments and the EPA to limit the chasing arrows on plastic resin ID codes and take a skeptical view on green marketing for chemical recycling. Source: 'Chasing arrows' called 'problematic'...
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Licella advanced recycling facility takes on plastic waste – Australia
Posted on May 24, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingWith a new advanced recycling facility set to transform Australia’s plastic waste landscape, Licella wants everyone to join the journey. Source: Licella advanced recycling facility takes on plastic waste - Waste Management Review Licella has ambitions to process 400,000 tonnes of...
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ANZPAC Plastics Pact releases Impact Report – Australia
Posted on May 24, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe ANZPAC Plastics Pact's first Impact Report, is a crucial look at how the region is progressing towards a circular economy for plastic. Source: ANZPAC Plastics Pact releases Impact Report - Waste Management Review The report outlines key findings for each...
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A circular economy approach to waste: GHD – australia
Posted on May 24, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingDr Sarah King explains how a circular economy approach to waste can help Australia meet current needs without compromising the future. Source: A circular economy approach to waste: GHD - Waste Management Review With the National Waste Policy and associated...
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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek grants exemption for some household plastic waste to be exported – Australia
Posted on May 21, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingSome household plastic waste will be exported overseas, instead of being recycled onshore, after the Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek grants a "temporary" exemption to exporters from a plastic export ban. Source: Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek grants exemption for some...
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Without enough recycling facilities in Australia, some are getting creative with plastic solutions
Posted on May 21, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingSource With a flick of the wrist, you've removed the plastic lid from your water bottle. How much thought did you give to this small, round piece of plastic that keeps your drink contained in the bottle? Despite being a hard plastic,...
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