South Australia’s recycling industry will receive a $30 million boost with the Federal and State Governments signing up to a National Partnership on recycling infrastructure.
Trevor Evans
APCO report maps progress to National Packaging Targets
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published Australian packaging consumption and recycling data 2018–19, a new report tracking Australia’s progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets.
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National Waste Report 2020 released
Australia’s recycling rate has risen to 60 per cent, up two per cent, in the past two years, according to the latest National Waste Report.
Fed Govt announces $4M food waste body
The Federal Government has unveiled a new $4 million body with the sole focus of reducing Australia’s food waste – a critical step towards its target of halving the millions of tonnes of food that ends up in landfill every year by 2030.
What the Federal Budget means for the waste sector
Trevor Evans, Assistant Waste Reduction and Environmental Management Minister, speaks with Brittany Coles about the Federal Government’s agenda to remodel waste management.
Senate passes Recycling and Waste Reduction Act
The Senate yesterday passed the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020, Australia’s first ever national waste legislation.
Soil Science Australia QLD branch celebrates World Soil Day
An initiative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
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RMF agreement to deliver $16M boost to Tasmanian industry
The Federal and Tasmanian Governments have entered into a landmark agreement that will deliver a $16 million boost for the state’s recycling industry.
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Sussan Ley launches Australian Circular Economy Hub
An overwhelming 88 per cent of Australian business leaders believe the circular economy will be important to the future of business, according to new research from Planet Ark.
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APCO Awards recognise sustainable packaging excellence
Sustainable packaging innovation, commitment and ingenuity were celebrated this week at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s (APCO) Annual Awards ceremony.
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