APCO launches roadmap to achieve 2025 targets

Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) publishes ANZPAC Roadmap to 2025.

20 July, 2022

APCO, FGC join to increase packaging recyclability in NZ

New Zealand Food & Grocery Council and Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation partner to increase uptake of Australasian Recycling Label.

13 July, 2022

Aldi releases consumer recycling research, plastics progress report

Aldi reveals sustainably savvy Aussies want to be better recyclers but find the process confusing.

10 July, 2022

Straws exempt from plastics ban for medical and disability use

EPA says exemption will help people who rely on single-use plastic straws to maintain their quality of life.

7 July, 2022

Vic govt launches Recycling Victoria

Victoria launches new government body to support the transformation of the state’s waste and recycling systems.

4 July, 2022

Bingo acquires United Waste Services

Bingo Industries enters Queensland market through acquisition of recycling and waste management provider.

4 July, 2022

Global plastic waste set to almost triple by 2060, says OECD

New report calls for radical action to curb plastic waste.

7 June, 2022

Help offered for WA venues to become plastic free

Hospitality venues offered assistance with transition to plastic free ahead of single-use plastics ban from 1 July.

19 April, 2022

Electric garbage truck trial begins in Canberra

Two week trial begins as part of ACT Government’s work to transition to a zero emissions fleet.

19 April, 2022

Officeworks acquires stake in social enterprise

Officeworks acquires stake in Brisbane-based social enterprise, the World’s Biggest Garage Sale.

9 February, 2022

ACCC approves Veolia’s proposed acquisition of Suez, subject to divestiture

ACCC will not oppose proposed acquisition of Suez by Veolia after accepting three court-enforceable divestiture undertakings from Veolia.

20 December, 2021

ACCC gives green light to Cleanaway’s proposed acquisition of Suez’s waste assets

ACCC will not oppose proposed acquisition by Cleanaway of two landfills and five transfer stations in Sydney from Suez.

8 December, 2021