Victoria’s waste and resource recovery sector is in the midst of a regulatory shift, not only in terms of how waste streams are handled, but also the Silver Report convincing the state government to
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Governments asked to introduce reusable packaging plans
The Boomerang Alliance has welcomed the release of the NSW Plastic Plan 2.0, which includes the scaling up of public place reuse, and has set the agenda for other State and Territory Governments to follow. The alliance is calling on all Australian State and Territory Governments to follow the NSW lead and introduce policies that promote reuse, starting with reusable cups and containers in public places. Reusable cups and food containers in the public place need to become the norm in Australia.
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South Australia delays plastic barrier bags ban
South Australia has pushed back the start date for its ban on non-compostable plastic barrier bags used for unpackaged wet proteins, including dairy products, meat, poultry, fish and seafood. The ban,
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Recycling Victoria sets expectations for waste sector compliance
Recycling Victoria, the state’s waste and recycling regulator, has released a new Compliance and Enforcement Policy, outlining how it will ensure the sector meets legal obligations under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021.
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South Australia proposes to take further action on cigarette waste
South Australian Greens MP Robert Simms has introduced a new motion to the State Parliament to take further action on cigarette waste.
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Government mandated procurement needs to be the norm
According to the Oxford Reference Dictionary, among several other meanings, the word ‘procurement’ refers to the ‘purchase of goods and services by the public sector at all levels of government’.
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‘Education first’ approach to single-use plastic ban
Queensland’s single-use plastic ban came into effect on September 1. The government is trying to make sure that it gives as much assistance as possible to those companies making the transition through
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ACT to introduce legislation to kick start circular economy
The ACT Government has introduced new legislation to support a new legal framework to establish a circular economy by keeping more resources in the economy for longer.
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SA announces select committee on soft plastics
A Select Committee of the South Australian Legislative Council has been established to inquire into and report on the recycling of soft plastics and other recyclable material in South Australia.
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