New funding to address Norfolk Island waste problem Australian Capital Territory The Australian government is contributing up to $3.2 million for critical recycling and waste infrastructure projects on Norfolk Island.
Local efforts have cut plastic waste on Australia’s beaches by almost 30% in six years June 9, 2022 By Britta Denise Hardesty, Chris Wilcox, Joanna Vince and Kathryn Willis Editors' Picks While the problem of plastic waste is growing globally, in Australia it’s going the other way.
Vic government agencies to phase out single-use plastic products by 2022 March 1, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The ban is part of the state government’s 10-year plan to build Victoria’s circular economy and transform the waste and recycling system.
Here is a global solution to the plastic waste crisis, and A$443 million to get it started September 26, 2019 By Andrew Forrest Editors' Picks Plastic production and use is embedded in the global economy, and in our natural environment. This culture of waste is clearly perilous and unsustainable. Only a global, market-driven intervention can stop the plastic tide.
