Sydney is lagging behind other metropolitan centres in water efficiency.
Tag: recycling
Call for ban on municipal landfill by 2030
A Victorian Parliamentary committee wants kerbside waste banned from landfill.
Timetable set down for waste export ban
Enviroment ministers have agreed to phase out all waste exports by 2022.
Rubbish in roads to tackle waste crisis
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will trial using recyclables in asphalt to improve road quality and reduce landfill.
Better packaging to reduce food waste
Improving food packaging is one of the pillars of the government’s strategy to reduce food waste.
Council declares glass war
A Melbourne council has banned glass from mixed recycling bins.
Tests demonstrate benefits of recycled roads
Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.
Australia-first waste solution sparks interest
A new waste management technology that dramatically reduces landfill is gaining attention in Australia.
Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling
A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria’s waste system.
Website to attract local government workers
A new website will help councils attract more workers and fill skills shortages.