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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty $30,000 after allegedly failing to comply with the conditions of the Environment Protection Licence covering their Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) facility in the Woodlawn Eco-Precinct in Tarago. During a routine inspection of the facility in April this year, EPA officers observed … Continued
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Planet Ark is encouraging Australians to get outdoors and do something good for their mental health this National Tree Day, with research suggesting climate-related impacts on mental health are significantly affecting people’s wellbeing. Eco-anxiety and climate distress are terms used to identify the feelings of concern and distress that result from climate change, which … Continued
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A new survey by Soft Landing Mattress Recycling, Australia’s largest mattress recycler, reveals Australian consumers’ strong stance on mattress sustainability and recycling. It issues a call to action to councils and retailers nationwide to help solve the growing problem of mattresses in landfills. The newly released ‘Mattresses Matter’ Sustainability Survey finds that Australians are highly … Continued
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Canberra, ACT – The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has today released new research exposing the underbelly of the logging industry across Australia, revealing the stronghold it continues to have on our political leaders. Amongst the findings of the report was the extensive reach and sheer recklessness of the Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs). These agreements, struck … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is putting the fuel industry on notice after uncovering potentially high-risk fuel transfers occurring at petrol stations in NSW. EPA officers have been made aware of drivers allegedly unloading fuel from their tankers into underground storage tanks without sufficient capacity, estimating when they are full and as a result … Continued
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Close to 50 per cent of Australian shoppers now actively consider sustainability when purchasing, a new report from Monash Business School’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies Unit (ACRS) reveals. Led by Dr Eloise Zoppos, the findings of the latest report released today found that 96 per cent of Australian consumers engage in sustainable practices, … Continued
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A new study finds a significant impact of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on coral bleaching events in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). The GBR, covering almost 350,000 square kilometres along Australia’s northeastern coast, is the world’s largest coral ecosystem. Renowned for its biodiversity, cultural significance, and economic value, it … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued BlueScope Steel Pty Ltd a $15,000 fine after allegedly failing to comply with their Environment Protection Licence, which requires activities to be carried out competently. During refurbishment works, 13 cubic metres of industrial grout escaped from a shipping berth and entered Port Kembla Harbour. The incident occurred … Continued
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In response to the announcement of six new grants to cut emissions from industry, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s national climate policy adviser Annika Reynolds (they/them) said: “It’s great to see the federal government helping industrial and manufacturing facilities make the switch to more efficient and cost-effective clean processes, reducing reliance on outdated fossil fuels. “A … Continued
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Canberra, ACT – The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has today released new research exposing the underbelly of the logging industry across Australia, revealing the stronghold it continues to have on our political leaders. Amongst the findings of the report was the extensive reach and sheer recklessness of the Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs). These agreements, struck … Continued
