Recycling
Despite ‘smell issues’, NSW plans to mandate household food scraps collection
Australia is unlikely to meet national goals like halving the amount of organic waste going to landfill by 2030. But efforts are stepping up.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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‘Like Armageddon’: Impact of toxic SKM rubbish blaze laid bare
Those who lived and worked near the massive 2017 fire at the recycling facility in Melbourne’s north told a court how it had left their lungs burning and the ground covered in smouldering ash.
- by Sarah Danckert
Opinion
Plastic
We have a once-in-a-generation chance to halt the march of plastic
This week, in a port city in South Korea, delegates from around the world will gather for the most consequential negotiating session you’ve probably never heard of.
- by Andrew Forrest
Coalition votes with Greens to ditch Morrison-era fee on rubbish shipped overseas
The removal of the levy could force taxpayers to foot the bill for the cost of administering waste export licences.
- by Mike Foley
Buying fruit and veg without plastic wrapping? You’re paying extra for it
Supermarkets are charging shoppers more for loose produce than the same items covered in plastic.
- by Mike Foley
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Waste
Sydney’s running out of rubbish space. Is this the end of your red bin?
Sydney’s available landfill space is vanishing as NSW falls well behind its recycling targets.Â
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Australian economy
This is the key to happiness and economic prosperity
Since the industrial revolution, we’ve fattened up our economy by pumping out products and consuming more. But there’s a way to grow outside the box.
- by Millie Muroi
Council accused of negligence over major West Footscray chemical blaze
Maribyrnong council and gas giant BOC are accused of failing to take action on stockpiling of gas cylinders at a factory that burned for nearly two weeks in 2018.
- by Chris Vedelago
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Recycling crisis
The secret facility extracting gold from electronic waste
Metallurgists are extracting gold, silver and copper as they hunt through your e-waste for precious metals.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Exclusive
Plastic
How the NSW plastic strategy could change your daily takeaway coffee
Forcing cafes to accept reusable cups, banning the release of helium balloons and phasing out plastic lollipop sticks are among ideas the government is considering.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
