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Hitting the NSW waste targets is good politics

On 1 November 2024, during the NSW Circular Economy Summit in Sydney, the Minister for environment Penny Sharpe and the CEO of the NSW EPA Tony Chappel in separate landmark speeches said “NSW has a waste crisis and we are here to fix it”… or words to that effect (my emphasis). Most in the audience breathed a sigh of relief that finally someone was listening and going to act upon repeated warnings that NSW is in trouble. Waste disposal options in Sydney are nearing critical shortage while the State has fallen behind in delivering on the National Waste Targets set in 2019. Read More
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B-Cycle launches safety campaign

For many Australians, the summer holidays are a time of joy, togetherness and celebration, but they also come with an often-overlooked fire risk. Many gifts, from toys and gadgets to decorations, rely on loose or portable batteries. But by January, homes across the country are left with an excess amount of used batteries, creating a hidden and potentially dangerous hazard. “Improperly stored or disposed of batteries, especially lithium-ion types, can ignite and cause devastating fires,” warns Libby Chaplin, CEO of B-cycle. “This year alone, there have been hundreds of battery-related fires in Australian homes.” Read More