Plastic Waste: Europe’s plastic recycling paradox: High performance, low demand
According to a recently published report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on the state of the…
One dead, 38 missing after Philippine dump site collapse
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Coffee pods generate thousands of tonnes of waste in Australia. Here’s what is being done about it
For many caffeine enthusiasts, coffee pods are the shortcut to a cup of brew at home, and offer…
Soft plastics recycling is back in Australia. How does it work and where does it go?
If you cringe at the thought of tossing another bread bag or chip packet into your red bin,…
Over the Moon cheese owners go to police after discovering sub-par dumped products sold on roadside
Arther said the cheese was sent to the landfill after a selection did not meet the company’s standards,…
Tauranga City Council to spend $1.49m to stop landfill leachate entering stream
The council approved $1.49m for the upgrades at a meeting on Wednesday. The money was not budgeted for…
Far North seniors say new recycling charges too costly to keep up
“They don’t have a lot of recycling, and it’s too expensive for them. “Now they gather it up…