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. The
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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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Flinders Uni looks at compounding pollution issues with microplastics
Australia has a big problem with plastic waste, with millions of tonnes of household and industrial plastics breaking down in landfill, rivers and the sea every year. Like mapping of the giant Pacific
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