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New ‘takes all’ makes it easier to return and earn in Merriwa

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Return and Earn has launched an innovative “takes all” trial that is set to transform how Merriwa residents recycle their eligible bottles and cans at their local Return and Earn machine.    No more pre-sorting of containers – you can now drop all your eligible containers through any single chute at our updated machines, making it … Continued

New upgrade makes it easy to return and earn in Forbes

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Return and Earn has launched an innovative “takes all” trial that is set to transform how residents in Forbes recycle their eligible bottles and cans at the local Return and Earn machine.    No more pre-sorting of containers – you can now drop all your eligible containers through any single chute at our updated machines, making … Continued

Takes all upgrade makes it easier to return and earn in Cowra

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Return and Earn has launched an innovative “takes all” trial that is set to transform how Cowra residents recycle their eligible bottles and cans through the local Return and Earn machine.   No more pre-sorting of containers – you can now drop all your eligible containers through any single chute at our updated machines, making it … Continued

State of the Climate: a frightening read for every Australian

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THE STATE OF THE CLIMATE 2024 report from Australia’s CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology confirms the experiences of millions of Australians: we are now living in an era of climate consequences.   Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “Climate pollution is hitting Australian families hard and the consequences are playing out in real time, making … Continued

TALENT AVAILABLE: State of Climate Report 2024 shows no time to waste

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Thursday 31 October: CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology have today released the State of the Climate Report 2024, which shows Australians are living with the dire consequences of increasing climate pollution caused by the burning of coal, oil and gas. The report highlights an increase of extreme fire seasons, extreme heat events, intense heavy … Continued

95% cut to emissions from Orica Kooragang Island

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Emissions from one of Orica Kooragang Island’s largest emitting towers are set to reduce by 95 per cent, following the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requiring the company to make significant improvements.  Orica has switched on their new pollution controls at their Newcastle plant and as a result PM2.5 emissions (particles with a diameter of … Continued

Scientists say plastic rubbish on beaches can now be seen from space

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Aussie researchers have developed a new method for spotting plastic rubbish on our beaches and successfully field tested it on a remote stretch of coastline.  The satellite imagery tool developed by RMIT University scientists picks up differences in how sand, water and plastics reflect light, allowing plastics to be spotted on shorelines from more than … Continued