1 Sep 25 | Articles, RDA Sydney
Every year, Australians throw away hundreds of thousands of tonnes of soft plastics. Lightweight, contaminated, and difficult to recycle, most end up in landfill — or, worse, the natural environment. Sydney is projected to run out of landfill space by 2030,...
16 May 25 | Articles, Regional
Every year, Australia buries millions of tonnes of waste in landfills. But these sites are filling fast, recycling has its own limitations, and most waste export is banned. So councils and state governments are looking for alternatives. Several large-scale...
1 Apr 25 | Articles, Government, Regional
The Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC) has awarded the Parkes Energy Recovery consortium the contract to deliver the $1.5 billion Parkes Energy Recovery Facility, a key component of the Parkes Special Activation Precinct (SAP). This investment marks...
28 Mar 25 | Articles, Regional
The waves crashed against the cliffs at Headstone, but instead of sea spray, the air carried the acrid stench of burning plastic. Seabirds opportunistically scavenged plastic and debris to build their nests. Floating food wrappers, half-burnt bags and glass bottles...
