Waste Management stories

Australia's AUKUS submarines use weapons-grade uranium in reactors designed for safety, distinct from Iran's nuclear sites targeted over weapon proliferation fears.

Cleaner Seas Group opens Cornwall facility to recycle microplastics, preventing 86 tonnes of harmful fibres from polluting oceans annually.

Singapore faces rising e-waste with 2.9 million unused smartphones idle, prompting calls for circular tech to cut waste and emissions by up to 40%.

Luxembourg’s Belval campus is set to become an EU-backed smart city living lab with EUR €3.1 million to test 5G, AI, and IoT for urban innovation.

Celonis and Peech have launched an app to help retailers cut perishable waste and losses, boosting revenue and improving price markdown compliance.

FourKites and Chorus partner to enhance supply chain visibility and inventory management with AI-powered digital twins launching in Q2 2025.

KPMG Australia has announced the spin-off of its track-and-trace compliance platform, KPMG Origins, into a new independent start-up called OriginsNext.

Sircel, Australia's leading e-waste recycler, has strengthened its leadership with Brendon Wright as COO and Angie Bradbury as Chair, aiming for sustainable growth.

The phase-out of O2's 3G network could generate GBP £13.7 million in e-waste as many Britons hold onto obsolete devices due to disposal uncertainties.

Rockwell Automation has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing global progress in sustainable practices and advanced technologies across various industries.

Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.

EY Consulting has released its Transformation Insider, examining AI trends in 2025, highlighting security risks and the need for strategic oversight in tech.

IBM's 2024 State of Sustainability Readiness Report reveals 93% of Australian business leaders plan to increase IT investments in sustainability efforts.

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

Instant Products Group has launched a smart toilet technology that improves real-time monitoring of waste, enhancing sanitation and efficiency on various sites.

A new report by Beecham Research reveals how LoRaWAN is revolutionising smart city technology, addressing urban issues like pollution and congestion.

Research by Sircel reveals just 19% of top Australian firms report e-waste in sustainability reports, despite it being the world's fastest-growing waste stream.

Recycling Week 2024 in New Zealand, set for 21-27 October, aims to boost waste management awareness and minimise waste across communities and businesses.

Ofload has launched DataVerse, an AI-powered platform aimed at optimising carbon emissions and freight performance across Australia's logistics networks.

Telematics technology is driving rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, transforming industries from ridesharing to eCommerce and electric vehicles.