Container deposit scheme: the state of play
22 October, 2015 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting Group | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupThe NSW Government announced in February 2015 that it had a preference to introduce a container deposit scheme. That announcement was endorsed by the Opposition. So what is the state of play beyond NSW?
Healthier, more sustainable olive oil
21 October, 2015A team of researchers has discovered that the use of a sustainable irrigation strategy in olive oil production has both health and environmental benefits.
Potato-powered food factory
08 October, 2015A four-storey-high biorefinery will be powered using potato waste arising from the plant's mashed potato and pie manufacturing lines.
Technology creates cattle feed from food waste
08 October, 2015A Mexican company has patented technology to extract nutrients from the organic waste generated by hotels and restaurants and transform them into a main ingredient for cattle food.
Initiative diverts food waste to nourish depleted soils
07 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Eco Guardians Pty LtdYarra Valley Farms, a fruit and vegetable wholesaler, and Eco Guardians, which markets a food waste dehydration system, have launched an initiative to transform food waste into nutrient-rich, concentrated organic fertiliser.
Recycling program for yoghurt pouches
07 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdMilk processor Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) has partnered with TerraCycle to launch a recycling program for yoghurt pouches — a packaging product that would previously have gone to landfill.
Eco-friendly beer?
25 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Edge Environment Pty LtdAn Australian consulting firm has launched a lighthearted video about the environmental impacts of beer to encourage manufacturers to spread the word about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into achieving sustainable production.
F&B sector can't afford to ignore agricultural emissions
09 September, 2015The biggest source of food-related greenhouse gas emissions occurs before produce leaves the farm gate, yet some of the world's leading household brands are ignoring the opportunity to work collaboratively with suppliers to reduce agricultural emissions.
Biofuel from wine waste
25 August, 2015Australian researchers have created a competitive biofuel from the waste left over from wine processing.
How Burra Foods halved its wastewater treatment costs
12 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Hydroflux Industrial Pty LtdAustralian dairy ingredient processor Burra Foods recently installed a Hydroflux HyDAF Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit for primary wastewater treatment and successfully halved its energy costs.
Creating fashion from slaughterhouse waste
03 August, 2015A student in Switzerland has developed a method for obtaining high-quality fibres from a by-product of slaughterhouse waste.
Beercycling: Danes take recycling, urine and beer to a new level
09 July, 2015Danish music festival goers' urine was collected to make beer for the next concert.
Organic agriculture: sustainable and profitable
23 June, 2015A study has found that organically grown products can be financially competitive with conventionally grown products.
Recycling agricultural waste into food packaging
17 June, 2015Two German companies have partnered to develop an upcycled wheat straw-based packaging solution for the food industry.
Financing first for biogas project
10 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Quantum Power LimitedA third-party financing structure has been established for a biogas project at a meat processor.
