KS Environmental have had the privilege of working with the MCG since 2001, supplying a wide range of waste and recycling solutions to the venue. We worked hard with the MCG to introduce the ‘Closed Loop’ recycling system and over…
To help find a solution to the China recycling crisis and to alleviate the amount of waste going to landfill a target was announced (in April) that by 2025, all Australian packaging needs to be recyclable, reusable or compostable. This…
It’s frightening to see how much food we waste right here in Victoria. Below is an infographic of what average Victorian households are throwing out every year!
The clever folk at Planet Ark have developed the ‘War on Waste Toolkit’ which is a fantastic tool for businesses that are either wanting to start down a path of responsible waste management or are looking at improving existing systems.…
We’ve all been hearing about the China ban on recyclables and the current crisis recycling is facing in Australia, but to give some context let’s look at how much commodity prices have actually dropped since the end of 2017 (and…
Our Managing Director, Paul Smith and Sales Manager, Tony Hawke have recently returned from visiting the IFAT Trade Fair in Munich. IFAT is the worlds leading trade fair for all things waste and this year it boasted the highest numbers…
Looking around the office some of the more common recyclable items include: plastic bottles, cans, tins, paper and cardboard. All these items have been affected by the China Recycling Ban so it’s a good idea to look into this and…
We have just talked you through your composting options in Melbourne, so thought it would make sense now to provide an easy reference guide as to what you can and cannot put into the various composting bins. Below is an…
In the wake of International Composting Week which kicks off next week (6 – 12 May) we thought we would research and give you a rundown on your composting options in Melbourne. We already know that in Victoria food waste…
In Melbourne it seems summer is over and Autumn in on its way…soon we will see the leaves turn from green to those beautiful shades of reds, oranges, yellows and browns. They may look pretty as they fall off the…
