Your weekly dose of waste innovation news & stories in 3 mins.
What's Up In Waste
Claim This Podcastby Jane Arandelovic - Founder of Laying Waste Media
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Your weekly dose of waste innovation news & stories in 3 mins.
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10/2/2023
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September 5, 2024
The Power of Local Communities in Recycling: A Conversation with Maria Remova, Founder of REPlace
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of What's Up In Waste, we sit down with Maria Remova, founder of REPlace, a community-driven web application to fit your recycling in one click.</p> <p dir="ltr">We explore the vital role local communities play in transforming how we approach household recycling. Join us as we discuss the importance of community-driven efforts in reducing waste, fostering sustainability, and making recycling more accessible to everyone. It's a conversation about grassroots change and the future of waste management!</p> <p dir="ltr">Check out the website for REPlace at replace.today or the Show Notes on layingwastemedia.com.au to learn more.</p> <p> </p>
May 16, 2024
Scrunch Time: Tackling the Soft Plastics Recycling Challenge
<p dir="ltr">Welcome back to What's Up in Waste! Today, we're tackling the sticky issue of soft plastics – those tricky materials like snack wrappers and shopping bags that make our lives easier but are tough to recycle.</p> <p dir="ltr">We'll break down the different types of soft plastics, from the lightweight LDPE in bread bags to the sturdy HDPE in milk jugs and versatile polypropylene in takeaway containers. Discover why these materials are such a recycling nightmare and the innovative solutions being developed to overcome these challenges.</p> <p dir="ltr">We'll also explore the global fight against plastic waste, from the UN's ambitious Global Plastics Treaty to Australia's bold national waste targets and the recent $60 million fund to tackle hard-to-recycle plastics. Learn about cutting-edge technologies like AI-enhanced sorting, e-waste plastic recovery, and enzymatic recycling that promise to revolutionise plastic waste management.</p> <p dir="ltr">Find out how you can make a difference by reducing, cleaning, and properly recycling soft plastics. Join us for a fun and intriguing look at how we can all contribute to a greener, cleaner future.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thanks for tuning in to What's Up in Waste. Stay with us for more exciting insights into waste innovation. Until next time!</p> <p dir="ltr">For more insights and sources, check out the Show Notes: <a href= "https://www.layingwastemedia.com.au/urban-mining-unearthing-tomorrows-solutions-from-todays-e-waste/"> https://www.layingwastemedia.com.au/</a>plasticwastechallenge</p> <p> </p>
April 21, 2024
Urban Mining: Unearthing Tomorrow's Solutions from Today's E-Waste
<p dir="ltr">In this electrifying episode of "What's Up in Waste," join host Jane Arandelovic as she explores the burgeoning crisis of electronic waste—revealing startling statistics and pioneering solutions that could reshape our tech-filled lives. As the world grapples with an ever-growing mountain of gadgets, Jane explores a breakthrough approach known as 'Urban Mining,' where the very devices we discard could be the gold mines of tomorrow. With an eye-opening look at the figures from a recent UN report, this episode promises a journey through the challenges and innovations shaping the future of e-waste management.</p> <p dir="ltr">Join us on "What's Up in Waste" for a look at how innovation and foresight could turn the tide on one of the modern world’s most pressing waste issues.</p> <p dir="ltr">For more insights and sources, check out the Show Notes: <a href= "https://www.layingwastemedia.com.au/urban-mining-unearthing-tomorrows-solutions-from-todays-e-waste/"> https://www.layingwastemedia.com.au/urban-mining-unearthing-tomorrows-solutions-from-todays-e-waste/</a></p> <p> </p>
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