The sunshine state has given a swathe of single-use plastics the flick, with the latest ban taking effect today as part of efforts to stop waste from ending up in local waterways, beaches and landfill.
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Bans at the border
With the first wave of export bans set to commence in July, WMR speaks with stakeholders about the waste economy.
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NWRIC calls for paper and cardboard export ban exemption
NWRIC is calling on COAG to ensure clean, high grade paper and cardboard are exempt from waste export bans.
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Think tank asks if Victoria’s ready for the e-waste ban?
With just over a month to go, Ewaste Watch questions how prepared Victoria is to realise the benefits of the e-waste ban.
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WA’s plastic bag ban enforcement to start in 2019
The Western Australian Government will begin enforcing its lightweight plastic bag ban with fines of up to $5000 for retailers.
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Potential emergency plastic tax by 2021: report
The plastic waste crisis is expected to deepen and could lead to an emergency tax by 2021, according a new report.
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EU Parliament endorses ban on single-use plastics
The EU has endorsed a ban on 10 single-use plastic products, including drinking straws, cutlery and abandoned fishing gear.
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VIC councils receive $16.5M e-waste infrastructure funding
The Victorian Government has awarded 76 councils a share of $16.5 million to improve the state’s e-waste infrastructure.
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Reusable bag campaign launches ahead of VIC plastic bag ban
The campaign encourages Victorians to remember reusable bags ahead of the 2019 ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Building a more resilient sector: Sustainability Victoria
Stan Krpan speaks to WMR about SV's future approach to data capture, Victoria’s e-waste ban to landfill and the health of the waste sector.
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