Contributor, Tuesday, 12th October 2021 - Without social procurement and inclusivity mandates, advocates say the new container deposit scheme misses an opportunity to be part of the COVID-19 recovery for thousands of Victorians.…
Nikki Stefanoff, Wednesday, 8th September 2021 - Could a new Eco-Block be the answer to rebuilding 200 schools in earthquake-devastated villages across Indonesia? Nikki Stefanoff speaks to the founder of Classroom of Hope to find…
Contributor, Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 - Some plastic sent overseas for recycling ends up as pollution, or goes up in toxic smoke. But there are steps we can take to ensure our waste is processed as intended.We all know it’s …
Luke Michael, Saturday, 30th May 2020 - A nationwide recycling competition is offering schools a chance to win one of seven community garden sets, which are made from recycled materials Young students across Australia…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 3rd March 2020 - The move has been welcomed by social enterprise advocatesCommonwealth agencies will need to consider environmental sustainability and the use of recycled content when awarding…
Andrew Cairns, Tuesday, 17th September 2019 - If we stop looking at waste as something to be disposed of, and instead recognise it as an asset that can be repurposed, we can unlock a whole new waste to asset industry in Australia, …
Wendy Williams, Saturday, 14th September 2019 - Coffee lovers of the world rejoice – a company in Ukraine has created the world’s first coffee sunglasses.Driven by an ambition to create eco-friendly yet stylish sunglasses,…
Contributor, Thursday, 14th February 2019 - Melbourne-based outdoors apparel brand, Team Timbuktu, is tackling the war on waste by recycling plastic bottles into leggings and raincoats that are made for adventure. Recycling…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 - The federal government and major companies including Woolworths, Coca-Cola Amatil and Nestlé are supporting a call for 100 per cent of Australia’s packaging to be reusable, recyclable…
Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 - One of Australia’s largest recycling companies is bringing 48 can collection depots across Queensland for the state’s recently unveiled Container Refund Scheme. Envirobank Recycling…
Estelle Stathoulis, Tuesday, 5th June 2018 -
While the urgency to come up with a solution to our current recycling crisis is high, Australia needs to step up instead of side-stepping with band-aid solutions.
From the rubber cuppy…
Estelle Stathoulis, Monday, 4th June 2018 - Staff have been given notice that starting 4 June all hot beverages will be served in reusable mugs, and if they wish to buy a takeaway, they must provide their own ceramic cup. This latest…
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