Encouraging recycling of organics and general recyclables is key to Waste Less, Recycle More

Waste Less, Recycle More funded to 2021

The NSW Government has committed to invest $337 million from 2017 to 2021 in litter reduction and waste management projects across the state under the Waste Less, Recycle More program.

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WMAA announces new CEO

The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) has appointed Gayle Sloan as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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EPA Victoria campaign targets illegal dumping of C&D waste

New EPA VIC campaign targets C&D waste dumping

EPA Victoria (EPA VIC) is rolling out an advertising campaign in north-west Victoria as part of its focus to reduce the illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste.

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CRN Australia 2016 Annual National Forum

17-18 November 2016
Marcoola, QLD

This year’s Community Recycling Network (CRN) Australia forum will be held at the Surf Air Beach Hotel, with the theme being “Waste to Wages”.

The forum is an open gathering which attracts attendees from the community recycling, waste management, social enterprise and local government sectors.

The event will cover topics such as:
– High end e-waste, 3D printing and the makerspace revolution
– The social enterprise marketplace
– Mattress recycling: product stewardship
– From house to home: providing recycled furniture to refugees
– Deconstruction for optimum reuse
– Container deposit scheme update.

More information, including the booking link, are on the CRN website “Forum” page.

www.communityrecycling.com.au

Garage Sale Trail 2016

22 October 2016
Nationwide

Now in its sixth year, Garage Sale Trail is a free, council-powered day of garage sales that attracts over 300 000 bargain-loving shoppers across Australia.

The day helps people sell their unwanted items, while at the same time bringing communities together to think about reuse and rethink the idea of what waste really is, all while having a good time.

www.garagesaletrail.com.au

 

Scrapboy and Dirtgirl spreading the Compost Rocks message on the joy of recycled organics

Rocking the recycling message

NSW EPA-supported organics recycling multimedia education program, Compost Rocks, is now expanding across the country.

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