Justin Bonsey

Sustainability Rebates

Sustainability rebates important tool for recycling action

Council sustainability rebates have become one of local government’s most practical tools for helping households and businesses take tangible action – from repairing rather than replacing, to upgrading hot water and heating/cooling appliances, through to improving energy and water performance, and adopting lower‑emissions technologies. They are visible, often popular, and sit where climate action, resource recovery and community expectations intersect. Read More
redcycle crisis soft plastics

The REDcycle crisis that never was

Few events in waste have captured our attention in recent months like the disruption in REDcycle soft plastic collections. What the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and others have dubbed a ‘collapse’ has been also variously referred to as a ‘crisis’, ‘debacle’, ‘shock’ and a ‘botched plastic bag recycling program’. Read More