The Australian Government is cracking down on the illegal export of hazardous waste, fining a company almost $20,000 for hiding e-waste in a container exported to Singapore. The container, shipped by Melbourne-based
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Greens to tackle ‘vicious cycle’ of waste
The Greens have announced a plan for a National Repairability Star Rating label system to overhaul the vicious cycle of production and waste that it says is straining the planet’s resources and overwhelming its waste management capabilities.
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Companies on ASX 200 list need to increase E-waste reporting
A report commissioned by e-waste processor, Sircel has found that only one in five (19 per cent) of the top 200 ASX-listed companies mention e-waste in their most recent sustainability reports, highlighting a gap in how the world’s fastest-growing waste stream is being reported and managed.
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UK government to charge producers for household collection of e-waste
The UK Government is taking the bold step of collecting e-waste via household pick-ups with the producers of said goods footing the bill. Statistics show an estimated 155,000 tonnes of smaller
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Council reminds residents about e-waste after two truck fires
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is reminding residents of the dangers of placing any type of e-waste and batteries in domestic wheelie bins after two recent fires ignited in waste collection trucks due to incorrect disposal.
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