Closing the loop on waste and procurement in Australia
This article was contributed by Suzanne Little – an environmental scientist and independent consultant. State governments have set up programs …
South Australia takes steps to banning single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers
South Australia is set to be the first state in Australia to ban multiple single-use plastic items such as plastic straws, cutlery, and stirrers.
Public comment sought on Circular Economy Policy issues paper in Victoria
The Victorian government has released an issues paper on the Circular Economy Policy for public comment.
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Shampoo containers used to make prosthetic arms in Sunshine Coast
A Sunshine Coast-based company is collecting used shampoo containers to make prosthetic arms for children, which has the Queensland government urging more businesses to support the reuse of products.
Qld waste strategy strives for 90 per cent of waste to be diverted from landfill in 30 years
Queensland’s new Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, focusses on a circular economy and significant waste reductions that have been set out until 2050.
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Australian government investigates waste shipments turned away by countries such as Indonesia
The Australian Federal government is investigating shipments of waste that are potentially contaminated and have been turned away by countries …
Monash study finds frugality and attachment prevents people from parting with unused electronics
Monash University researchers have found that people tend to keep unwanted electronic devices rather than disposing of them, which is reducing the reuse of products.
New Zealand invests $40 million in growing the waste sector
The New Zealand government has announced a $40 million allocation to the waste sector through its Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) as part of its Wellbeing Budget.
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Six tonnes of rubbish collected on uninhabited Henderson Island
A two-week expedition to clean up plastic debris from Henderson Island has returned home after collecting six tonnes of debris in June.
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EU citizens push European Commission to endorse plastic minimisation initiative
The European Commission has registered three new European citizens’ initiatives that focus on plastic waste minimisation, fighting climate change and growing crops.
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