Planet Ark is calling on Australian households to reconsider what they are letting go to waste this National Recycling Week, with conservative estimates showing 2.44 million tonnes of the total 4.9 million tonnes of materials sent to landfill each year are either recyclable or compostable.
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Youngsters go big on recycling in Brisbane’s South
Youngsters in the City of Logan, in South Brisbane, have welcomed representatives from local council, as well as celebrated milestones, during National Recycling Week.
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Buy Recycled call
Australians are being urged to ‘buy recycled’ during National Recycling week, November 8-14.
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NSW’s Narrabri recycling facility praised during National Recycling Week
Minister for the Environment Sussan Leyjoined Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton in Narrabri highlighting the important role that regional Australia can play in Australia’s recycling transformation, and the need to ensure remote and regional communities have access to recycling opportunities.
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Sorting out recycling bins
During National Recycling Week, MRA Consulting Group’s Zoe Watkins looks at the complexities of the yellow-lidded recycling bin for those outside of the waste industry.
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Upcoming National Recycling Week celebrating its 25th anniversary
Established by Planet Ark in 1996, National Recycling Week provides an opportunity for councils, workplaces, schools and individuals to improve their recycling habits and knowledge.
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LGNSW calls for recycling refresher course
National Recycling Week is the perfect time to ensure kerbside recycling creates a product not a problem, according to LGNSW.
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Australians underestimate the economic value of recycling
Up to 80 per cent of Australians don’t realise the value of recycling to the national economy – approximately $15.5 billion.
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Nominations open for 2018 WA Infinity Awards
Nominations are now open for Western Australian Waste Authority’s Infinity Awards 2018, which include nine new categories.
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National Recycling Week reflects on historical efforts
Planet Ark has encouraged residents and businesses to help close the loop by purchasing products that contain recycled content.
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