Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling
A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria’s waste system.
21 October, 2019
Sustainability
Heated debate as climate emergency motion scrapes through
A motion to declare a climate change emergency has narrowly passed at the LGNSW conference.
17 October, 2019
Discovery could generate biofuel from wastewater
Scientists have discovered a high-tech filter used to purify water can also extract biogas.
14 October, 2019
NSW innovation network for circular economy
A NSW innovation network has been launched to drive the move to a circular economy.
14 October, 2019
Report wants ‘all options’ for water security
Water stakeholders want dams, desal, restrictions and recycling to be part of future planning.
6 October, 2019
Vertical farms offer solution for unused urban space
Vertical farming is a good way to make use of unused warehouses and car parks.
26 September, 2019
Clearer policy needed on energy from waste
As landfills reach capacity, and waste disposal costs soar, the energy from waste alternative has gathered momentum over the last few years.
16 September, 2019
Electric scooters are polluters, study finds
Electric scooters may not be as environmentally friendly as we’re being led to believe.
4 September, 2019
Local climate change heroes recognised at awards
Australia’s most climate-friendly councils have received national recognition.
30 August, 2019
Australia Post moves to recycled plastic
Australia Post is transitioning to recycled and reusable plastics for parcel delivery.
26 August, 2019
Waste ban useless if no recycling commitment: councils
The success of a proposed waste export ban hangs on green procurement, councils say.
15 August, 2019
Call for action on sustainable homes
Governments need to tap into public desire for sustainable homes, a report says.
15 July, 2019
Time to talk about population policy: Carr
A population policy has to address immigration, sustainability and infrastructure, says former NSW Premier Bob Carr.
3 July, 2019
Sydney city to trial industrial waste in roads
Council is trialling the use of recycled industrial materials in its roads.
17 June, 2019
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