The frenzy of bicycle purchases during the early COVID-19 pandemic is about to make the problem even worse. But one Sydney group has rescued almost 11,000 bikes from landfill.
The environmental regulator has revealed more reports of potential asbestos,this time in Williamstown,Altona and Sunshine West,with priority testing under way.
While Western Australian imposed a ban on single-use coffee cups on Friday,eastern states are being accused of dragging their feet on reducing plastic waste.
Scientists say the chemical polymer can not only turn toxic waste into harmless bricks,but it could also be cheaper and stronger than normal concrete.
Every patron through the gates at the Australian Open produces about 750 grams of waste,but a huge effort is underway to sort through the mess.
A dust-up is brewing over a proposal to build a plant to clean contaminated soil in Melbourne’s west.
Taking a walk through a supermarket with two of the people charged with reshaping packaging regulations shows the challenges consumers face to recycle.
Jack Adams took matters into his own hands after watching rubbish bins at his local Brunswick East park overflow with recyclables on high-traffic days.
Comedian and Chaser satirist Craig Reucassel is hardly an evangelist for responsible behaviour. But when it comes to saving the planet,he’s happy to champion uncomfortable truths.
The French government is offering its citizenry money to repair their own clothes. Should we follow suit? Darn right
Supermarket giant Coles will phase out reusable plastic bags by July,following a similar move by Woolworths in April.