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ATRA offers submission to Federal Inquiry
The Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) welcomes the opportunity to inform the Federal Inquiry into Australia’s tyre industry. ATRA’s submission is available here ‘‘Australia has a highly developed set of state and federal regulations that underpin the used tyre recycling industry. These regulations have been tightened over the past decade and make it illegal to …
Orange peels turned into purifier
Researchers from Shenyang Agricultural University in China have developed an environmentally friendly method to convert discarded orange peels into a material that can remove toxic dyes from wastewater, addressing the twin global challenges of agricultural waste and water pollution. Industrial dye contamination remains a serious environmental issue worldwide. Each year, more than 700,000 tonnes of …
Have your say on solar panel reuse and recycling
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling and is seeking written submissions to guide the inquiry’s findings. Ensuring that renewable technologies, such as solar panels, are responsibly managed at the end of their life is essential to protecting our …
BRG approved to enter Year 2 of Victoria’s first BEP
Following the completion of its first year under Victoria’s Better Environment Plan (BEP) — the state’s first environmental improvement plan …
Plastics and cigarette butts still dominate litter stats
The findings of the Clean Up Australia Litter Report FY25 have been released, revealing that plastics continue to be the number one litter type found in Australia’s streets, parks, bushlands and waterways, representing 80.8 per cent of all counted litter. Cigarette butts, also made of plastic, are now the most littered individual item, representing 23.6 …Premium Ad
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ACCC looks at joint FOGO proposition
The City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council have jointly applied to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for …
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Long-term contract signed with Macedon Ranges Council
Macedon Ranges council has signed a new long-term contract for the collection of its four kerbside bins.
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Award for scientist leading PFAS research
An EPA scientist who is leading Australian work on managing PFAS in the environment has won a national leadership award. Dr Shaun Thomas, the EPA’s Principal Adviser Compliance and Regulatory Practice, was recognised with the Excellence in Leadership Award at the Regulator of the Year Awards in August. The awards are run by the National …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Review in on tyre stewardship scheme
An independent review of the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (TPSS), and Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) administration of the Scheme confirms the organisation is performing well within its current scope, while concluding that the voluntary Scheme has reached its natural limits. The review was commissioned by TSA to meet Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) …
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Microplastics pervade remote pacific fish
A third of fish living in the coastal waters of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories are contaminated with microplastics, …
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Towards a cleaner waste to energy future
Ashleigh Jones, Director of Regulation and Oversight at Recycling Victoria, recently spoke at the Waste Expo Australia held in Melbourne, about the state’s progress and future direction under its waste to energy scheme. Addressing delegates, she reflected on the transformation that had taken place over the past year. When she last presented, the cap licensing …
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ACOR – solar panel recycling pilot a timely investment
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of a national pilot program for solar panel recycling …
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