With the growing global awareness of plastic pollution and in light of plastic free July, we thought it would be interesting to research into what products (other than the obvious) might be hiding some pesky plastic. While these items may…
Eating seasonally is just one way we can think sustainably this Winter. If you support you local growers this will not only reduce the food miles and import costs it will mean foods are fresher and will last for a…
It seems here in Victoria Winter has well and truly set in. Unfortunately with the cooler weather so too comes our higher electricity and gas bills. Here’s a few simple tips on how you can lessen the pinch on your…
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…
