The ACT Government is investing in a large-scale Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) facility to process local waste.
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Paper bag food waste collection trialled by Melbourne council
Hobsons Bay City Council has conducted a large-scale trial, focusing on the use of compostable paper bags to help recycle food scraps.
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Green waste extended to help storm clean-up
The ACT Government is providing an additional green waste service to help residents in storm-affected areas clean up.
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ALDI cuts plastic straws from “iconic” product range
ALDI Australia is set to become the first major Australian supermarket to begin replacing plastic straws with paper alternatives in a boxed drink product.
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Organic waste converted into energy
Brisbane-based engineering company Finn Biogas will transform the way organic waste is disposed, thanks to a $1 million grant as part of the Federal Government’s Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII).
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Food waste program rolled out
For many food-producing businesses, it is common for food waste to land in a rotting pile at the tip, producing damaging greenhouse gases and taking up precious, expensive landfill space.
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StopTheWaste event highlights the issue of global food waste
The United Nations World Food Programme in partnership with the Australian Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade has hosted the #StopTheWaste event.
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SA council launches food waste diversion pilot program
City of Mount Gambier will undergo a six-month trial, with seven local food businesses, to divert food waste from landfill.
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Food rescue group targets home waste
Food rescue organisation, OzHarvest has launched a new campaign to tackle the 2.5 million tonnes of food wasted from homes every year.
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Mountain of food waste a global issue
The United Nations is calling for stronger action to end the culture of throwing out food uneaten to help address climate change, nature loss and pollution.
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