Closing the loop – Tackling mattress waste in Australia

In Liverpool, Australia, illegally dumped mattress waste was piling up, costing the city time, money, and space. Each year, the city collected and landfilled thousands of mattresses, which was an unsustainable and costly practice.

What started as a simple cost-saving investment in a TANA Shark shredder quickly evolved into a catalyst for innovation. With just one machine, Liverpool City Council transformed mattress waste – often considered a nightmare in the waste management industry – into valuable materials and products. The initiative sparked regional collaboration, created new jobs, and laid the foundation for long-term sustainability.

Read the full story on how one TANA Shark shredder (or in this case, ‘The Croc’) sparked a revolution in local government waste management. The article also features expert insights from Eetu Tuovinen, Tana’s Product Manager of Recycling, who shares valuable perspectives on mattress recycling and sustainable waste solutions.

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