Widespread mistrust in recycling is misplaced, says Planet Ark
Planet Ark is calling on Australians to improve their recycling knowledge and habits as National Recycling Week kicks off. Image: Planet Ark Planet Ark Environmental charity urges Australians to ‘Join the Cycle’ as National Recycling Week begins New research from Planet Ark has uncovered a widespread misunderstanding among Australians about what happens to their recycling, […]
Recycle not landfill: Aussies called on to dig out 13 million unusable phones for National Recycling Week
Ahead of National Recycling Week (11-17 November 2024), research from MobileMuster, Australia’s largest mobile phone recycling program, has shown that awareness of mobile phone recycling is lowest among young Australians aged 16-24[1]. MobileMuster is using National Recycling Week as an opportunity to help more young Australians learn about mobile phone recycling and play their part in […]
ZOLO LAUNCHES ONE-FOR-ONE TECH DISPOSAL TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN NEED
Zolo launching One-for-One tech exchange program Businesses hand in old laptops in exchange for a refurbished tablet provided to a community in need Zolo clients include, Zip Co, Temple & Webster and Aussie Broadband Zolo, the sustainable e-waste solutions provider, has announced the launch of its One-for-One technology exchange program, which will see old laptops […]
Monash University sets out roadmap for Australia’s circular economy revolution
Monash University Monash University is calling for Australia’s federal and state governments to take a bold leap on transitioning the nation to a sustainable and innovative circular economy. In a submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the circular economy, Monash has recommended a raft of policy, funding and regulatory settings that could make Australia the […]
Seaweed Farmer Named Tasmania’s Australian of the Year
Sam Elsom, a farmer cultivating seaweed as a way to help dramatically reduce greenhouse gases produced by livestock, has been named Tasmania’s Australian of the Year. The announcement was made by Tasmania’s Deputy Premier, Guy Barnett. Mr Elsom will be a finalist at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards to be announced in Canberra […]
Solar Citizens calls for energy market reform to stop rooftop solar owners being over-charged
Solar Citizens is deeply concerned by the findings of Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) that households with rooftop solar are being charged at highly variable rates between retailers, with some being charged more than 50% more than others for feed-in tariffs. The findings are in the QCA Solar Feed-in Tariffs in South-East Queensland report for the […]
