Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has released a draft advisory note on the public health considerations for disposal of radioactive waste.
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Plastic-free public events in ACT
In an Australian first, the ACT Government has declared public events as ‘plastic-free’ under the Plastic Reduction Act, passed earlier this year. It is also engaging with the community and industry on the phase-out of the second tranche of single-use plastic items from 1 July 2022.
Sustainable water solutions developed by Sydney Water
Sydney Water, who service the water supply needs for Greater Sydney, have developed alternative methods to satisfy the needs of the area’s growing population.
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Landfill recovery grants for bushfire clean-up
Fifteen regional councils will receive funding to help future-proof landfills and deter illegal dumping as part of the ongoing clean-up from the 2019-20 bushfires in New South Wales.
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Fabric waste milestone
An industry-first fabric take-back scheme for Australian fabric printer, AFI Branding has diverted more than 250 tonnes of fabric waste from landfill.
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Premier’s Sustainability Awards announced
A not-for-profit organisation that rescues surplus food and a paramedic who recycles old uniforms took out top honours in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards waste reduction and the circular economy on Tuesday night.
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Sustainable scrap
They’re tough, rubbery and resilient— and they carry us safely from home to work, school to holidays. But where do our tyres go when they’ve worn out? S&J Australian Scrap Tyre Disposals explain.
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Waste vending machines researched
While many Australian states continue to work toward introducing a container deposit scheme to help reduce waste, a business in the United Kingdom is upping the ante.
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Woolworths BYO container trial rolled out
A Woolworths BYO container trial will help customers at Tasmanian stores cut plastic in their regular shop.
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Sustainability efforts recognised at APCO’s Annual Awards ceremony
Australian businesses have been recognised for their work towards improving packaging sustainability as part of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s (APCO) Annual Awards ceremony.
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