Tag: Recycling and Waste Management
Kelly urged to meet over super tip move
Relocation of a proposed super tip on the New South Wales far south coast has run into more trouble.[MORE]
'Hardening' our water supplies through purified recycled water
The National Water Commission regards water recycling in all its forms as a vital option to rebuild Australia's water security.[MORE]
Government stands by water projects
Report says drinking recycled water will save billions of litres of water.[MORE]
Water commission pushes for recycled water rollout
The National Water Commission has released a statement praising the benefits of purified recycled water and urging governments to gain the public's confidence. [MORE]
Rain sparks calls for Qld to quit recycling plans
Recent rain wreaking havoc in south-east Queensland has renewed a push for the state to cancel plans to use recycled water.[MORE]
New plant to recycle electronic trash
The country's first recycling plant for electronic waste has been opened in western Sydney. [MORE]
Water recycling to go ahead despite rain: Bligh
The Premier says rising dam levels will not change her mind about recycled water.[MORE]
Toilet art highlights world's sanitation problems
An art exhibition is Brisbane is raising awareness about the 2.6 billion people who do not have access to a hygienic toilet.[MORE]
Desal plans under scrutiny
South Australia's Public Works Committee will meet this afternoon to examine the State Government's plans to build a desalination plant at Port Stanvac.[MORE]
Waste dump opponents face Senate inquiry
Opponents of a potential nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory will address a Senate inquiry in Alice Springs today.[MORE]
Council recycling backflip
The Devonport City Council in north-west Tasmania has changed its mind about kerbside recycling.[MORE]
Community raises desal concerns
Nearly 200 people have voiced their concerns at a public meeting about the Port Stanvac desalination plant.[MORE]
Traditional land owners appeal against nuclear storage
Traditional owners from sites earmarked for a potential nuclear waste facility in the Northern Territory have begged a Senate Inquiry not to store nuclear material on their land. [MORE]
Fears waste disposal charges will boost rates
New charges for waste disposal announced in the New South Wales mini-Budget could force Wollondilly council and other councils to increase rates.[MORE]
SA plastic bag ban a 'breakthrough'
Organisers of the National Plastic Bag Campaign says SA's ban on plastic shopping bags is a breakthrough.[MORE]
Bag ban passed by SA Parliament
SA has become the first state to legislate for a ban on most plastic shopping bags from next year.[MORE]
Council backs green waste service
The Burdekin Shire Council has voted to introduce a green waste service and reduce the size of general rubbish bins.[MORE]
New machine to clean gum off Brisbane streets
The Brisbane City Council says a new cleaning machine will help tackle one of its biggest public litter problems while also saving water.[MORE]
Councils promote recycling awareness
Councils across the New South Wales north coast are this week promoting conservation awareness as part of National Recycling Week. [MORE]
New site found for Marathon's waste
A new dumping site has been found for Marathon Resources' uranium exploration waste in SA.[MORE]
Bottle yard downplays council recycling initiative
The Broken Hill City Council has announced a new initiative to encourage residents to recycle at Channing's Bottle Yard, but the company says it is not going to make much difference.[MORE]
Stronger demand 'needed for weekly recycling'
Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says weekly collection of yellow-topped domestic recycling bins will not introduced until yields increase.[MORE]
Sunshine Coast council considers waste options
The development of a new waste management strategy for the Sunshine Coast has been described as one of the most important tasks confronting the region.[MORE]
Ministers to meet over packaging, recycling progress
Australia's environment ministers are meeting in Adelaide today to review the group that oversees the recycling of packaging in Australia.[MORE]
Backyard rubbish burning sparking false alarms
The Broken Hill Fire Brigade says residents who burn rubbish in their backyard are using up emergency services resources.[MORE]
