Wattle Range Council in South Australia will conduct an emissions audit and review council operations as part of a drive toward reducing its carbon footprint.
Battery recycling scheme ramps up
The Battery Stewardship Council (BSC), Australia’s official battery product stewardship scheme, has unveiled plans to increase participation, alongside a new-look public program called B-cycle (Scheme).
Schools to swap food waste for funding
Queensland’s students will help lead the charge against organic waste with $500,000 in funding from the state government to help schools tackle food and garden rubbish generated in the schoolyard.
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Computer, TV recycling made easier
Households and small businesses will have better access to free recycling for computers and televisions following approval of two new providers for the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS).
Collaboration over competition
Through its first investment under the Australian Recycling Investment Fund (ARIF), the CEFC is continuing to support emissions reductions investment throughout Australia’s waste industry.
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How-to for transport projects
A new guide on how to conduct trials of recycled and reused materials for transport projects will help project teams, suppliers and contractors shape a greener future for Victoria.
Tasmanian program helping to enhance circular economy
The Tasmanian Government is promoting its state’s circular economy, through the second Business Resource Efficiency Program (BREP).
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More than 120 million straws off the shelves
More than 120 million plastic straws have been taken off the shelves in the first six months of South Australia’s historic single-use plastic ban, as businesses are urged to prepare for the next round of items to be banned.
University of Southern Queensland receive boost for ‘No Waste’ initiative
The University of Southern Queensland led New Options for Waste and Saving the Environment’ (No Waste) precinct project has been awarded $2 million from the Federal Government.
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Victorian University survey exploring energy from food waste
Victoria University, in collaboration with three councils, has led a survey of household food waste management, in the hopes of developing a sustainable household food waste solution.
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