“We will introduce a world-leading tax to boost recycled content in plastic … “This could drive up the recycling of an estimated 3 billion plastic bottles …
New recycling infrastructure grants announced
The Marshall Liberal government has approved funding for nine recycling infrastructure projects, totalling more than $2.5 million and expected to …
Hattiesburg trash pick-up schedule changed due to holiday
… schedule has changed due to a holiday. There will be no garbage, trash or recycling pickups on Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of President’s Day.
GV tackles waste issues with RecyleMania
“Recycling (should be a) part of your life, it’s not just a one-time thing,” said Waste Management Leader of Campus Sustainability Janet Aubil.
Stores accused of ‘watering down’ bottle deposit scheme
Large retailers have been accused of trying to water down a proposed scheme to improve rates of bottle recycling. Environmentalists say large and …
LNP calls for shake up over ‘botched’ recycling scheme
THE Queensland LNP are calling for change over the State Government’s “botched” rollout of the Container Deposit Scheme, saying issues across the …
Andrews’ Government under pressure over recycling destined for landfill
Recyclable waste from several Melbourne councils looks destined for landfill after the Environmental Protection Authority banned one of the state’s …
Bad weather delays new recycling system in Town of Niagara
Changes to the residential recycling system in the Town of Niagara have been postponed due to inclement weather. Supervisor Lee S. Wallace said …
Waste and recycling: making recycling collections consistent in England
Seeking views on plans to make local authorities collect the same kind of materials for household recycling and on improving how businesses recycle …
Recycling savings should be passed on to residents
NOOSA Shire Council is doing great work reducing single use plastics, but the Sunshine Coast Council may still be ahead when it comes to recycling, …