In its survey of almost 600 South Australian residents and collected data on just over 2800 garments, 89 per cent of garments were purchased new. The report titled “Clothing Longevity and Circular Textiles
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WMRR – South Australia needs stronger policy framework
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) has called on the next government of South Australia to commit to a stronger policy framework that accelerates the circular economy
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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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Adelaide gets fibre polishing plant for NAWMA
A new facility is future-proofing recycling for the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) with the completion of its $15 million Fibre Polishing Plant at Edinburgh in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.
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SA EPA wants feedback on waste reform
A focus on producing less waste and recycling more is at the heart of a review by the SA EPA called the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010, with consultation now open on YourSAy.
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SA EPA seeks input on changes to CDS
The SA EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is seeking feedback from local councils on proposed changes to South Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme.
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Adelaide’s massive microplastic pollution problem
High levels of microplastic pollution have been found in wetlands on the edge of an industrial area in Adelaide, with the source being plastic production factories and catchment runoff, it was revealed today.
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Veolia, ResourceCo partnership delivers emissions reduction for SA economy
Veolia, ResourceCo partnership has signed a new contract with Adbri Cement to transport refuse derived fuel (RDF) it manufactures for use in cement kilns at its Birkenhead plant. RDF is a lower overall
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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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Adelaide pharmacies take lead in contact lens waste recycling
Optical by National Pharmacies stores in Adelaide are collecting and recycling contact lens waste from customers, aiming to divert about 230,000 empty disposable contact lens blister cases from landfill over the next six months.
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