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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is providing advice on bushfire cleanup and waste management, disposal of animal carcasses, fire-affected asbestos, […]

There is a strong need for a platform in Australia that inspires and facilitates the collaboration and networking necessary for […]

Waste is a huge and growing problem. It has been estimated that we need the equivalent of 1.7 Earths to […]

We love green. Green waste, green compost, Oscar the Grouch (okay, so we’re biased fans of his living arrangement)… It’s […]

The link between rising greenhouse gases and bushfires is complex but, according to major science agencies, clear. Climate change does […]

Let’s now shift our focus from plastics to the other half of the recycling equation: glass. You might think it’s as simple as tossing anything that shatters into your yellow bin for glass recycling, but that’s not quite right. For example, while wine and beer bottles are recyclable, items like light bulbs, broken mirrors, and window glass are not. The reason? Different types of glass melt at different temperatures, meaning not all glass can be processed at recycling facilities. Mixing incompatible glass types can result in costly issues for glass recycling.