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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Australian minister attends Pacific Environment Ministers meeting – a first in a decade
Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans, discussed key environmental issues facing pacific nations at a meeting in Samoa on September 6.
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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 this is best done with “grass roots” communication and plenty of cups of tea, according to Re.Group’s Garth Lamb.
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Brisbane joins Love Food Hate Waste movement
Brisbane City Council has joined the international Love Food Hate Waste movement to encourage residents to reduce the amount of food that goes to landfill each year.
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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 materials heading to landfill.
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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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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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Public comment sought on EPA Victoria’s environment regulations and standards
The Victorian EPA is inviting people to have their say on environment and waste management in the state as it implements news environmental regulations and standards from July 2020.
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