PJRA Appears on Bonus Podcast Episode - Now Live!

Following the recent full-length episode focused on landfills, this bonus conversation sees Andrew sit down with Angelique Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance, to take a deeper dive into the emergence and growing adoption of evapotranspiration (ET) capping systems in Australia.

ET caps represent a significant innovation in landfill closure and environmental rehabilitation. Unlike traditional capping methods, which typically rely on synthetic liners and compacted clay to contain waste, ET caps use engineered soil layers and native vegetation to manage water infiltration naturally. This approach not only reduces the long-term maintenance and cost burdens for landfill operators but also encourages the return of local flora and fauna, effectively transforming once-barren landfill sites into vibrant, functioning ecosystems.

In the episode, Andrew shares insights from PJRA’s on-the-ground experience implementing these systems, including the challenges, lessons learned, and remarkable ecological outcomes observed. From reducing landfill gas emissions to fostering biodiversity, ET caps are proving to be a sustainable, forward-thinking solution for waste management in a changing climate.

Whether you're an environmental professional, policy maker, or simply interested in how innovation is reshaping our relationship with waste and land, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on what the future of landfill management could look like.