Tag: Pete Shmigel

Only 17 per cent of state and federal waste levies are put back into recycling, an analysis shows.

Enviroment ministers have agreed to phase out all waste exports by 2022.

Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.

Recycling industry applauds the Andrews Government’s $37 million package to boost the market for recycled materials in the state, which follows Senate inquiry’s recommendation that governments adopt green procurement.

Local government welcomes new pledge to tackle waste but recycling industry says implementation detail and funding are missing.

As environment ministers gather for a key meeting today a new survey shows overwhelming support for government action on recycling.