The New Zealand government and 16 regional councils are leading a project that will identify the risks associated with current and closed landfills in the country.
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QUT receives funding boost to commercialise biorefinery products
QUT’s research into turning sugarcane and cotton by-products into digestible animal feeds, feed supplements and high-value industrial chemicals has received a boost with funding of phase two of the Biorefineries for Profit project.
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Tasmanian government seeks public comment on environmental legislation changes
The Tasmanian government is inviting the public to have their say on the draft Environmental Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2019, which contains a range of minor improvements proposed for Tasmania’s environmental legislation.
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Seven tonnes of rubbish collected at clean-up campaign in Northeast Arnhem Land
A Sea Shepherd beach clean-up campaign in Northeast Arnhem Land led to seven tonnes of rubbish being collected.
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Genuine community engagement the difference between making or breaking EfW projects, experts say
In a country where Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities have not been widely adopted, building community trust is key. And …
Victorian councils seek solutions to recycling setbacks with glass collection bins
Several Victorian councils are trialing glass collection bins in a bid to reduce contamination and minimise the amount of recyclable …
Councils in Sydney work towards collaborative food recycling scheme
Councils in Sydney are banding together to tackle food waste with a push to establish a new food recycling scheme.
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Average Australian household has $5,300 worth of unwanted, sellable goods, report reveals
A Second Hand Economy Report estimates that the average Australian household has about 23 unwanted or unused items, estimated to be worth $5,300.
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ARENA commits $9.41m to facility that converts biogas from sewage into hydrogen
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has approved up to $9.41 million in funding for the construction and operation of a facility that will turn biogas from sewage into hydrogen and graphite.
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Nappies and cigarette butts dampen NZ’s green image, litter audit reveals
A Keep New Zealand Beautiful National Litter Audit, for 2019, estimates that more than 3.6 billion pieces of plastic are being littered in New Zealand.
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