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Spotlight on QLD's new waste reforms
Date: 31-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
WME shines the spotlight on QLD's exciting new waste reforms. This special liftout is packed with case studies, news articles and handy hints.
No landfill levies for ACT charities
Date: 27-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
ACT charity groups that assist resource recovery are eligible to have their landfill fees waived.
Snap a recycling bin and win an iPad 2!
Date: 12-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
You could win an iPad 2 and VIP tickets to the 2012 Beachley Classic, just by sending in a photo of a recycling bin. It's that easy!
Snap a recycling bin and win an iPad 2!
Date: 12-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
You could win an iPad 2 and VIP tickets to the 2012 Beachley Classic, just by sending in a photo of a recycling bin. It's that easy!
Climber To Take Climate Message On "Unique" Trek - World Environment News
Date: 12-Jan-12
Author: Lucy Band
A Sherpa who has climbed Mount Everest a record 21 times, will trek hundreds of kilometers along some of the world's highest mountains to highlight the impact of climate change on the Himalayas. Follow the World Environment News on twitter @worldenvironews.
Greening Australia Regional Biodiversity Workshops
Date: 11-Jan-12
Author: Lucy Band
Throughout January, Greening Australia will be running a number of workshops focussing on guiding and establishing biodiverse plantings throughout the landscape. Find out more...
Easy to recycle this Christmas Tree!
Date: 06-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
This 8 metre tall Christmas tree was built with 3,500 Tetra Pak carton packages.
Wherever the party this summer, score points for the environment
Date: 05-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
Wherever the party this summer, celebrate the environmentally friendly way by recycling all of your aluminium cans.
Australians are good at recycling aluminium cans at home, but Planet Ark and campaign ambassador, eight-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley, want to see more aluminium cans recycled at parks, beaches, workplaces, schools and other public spaces.
Wherever the party this summer, score points for the environment
Date: 04-Jan-12
Author: Sara McGregor
Wherever the party this summer, celebrate the environmentally friendly way by recycling all of your aluminium cans.
Australians are good at recycling aluminium cans at home, but Planet Ark and campaign ambassador, eight-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley, want to see more aluminium cans recycled at parks, beaches, workplaces, schools and other public spaces.
Wherever the party this summer, score points for the environment
Date: 04-Jan-12
Author: Sara McGregor
Wherever the party this summer, celebrate the environmentally friendly way by recycling all of your aluminium cans.
Australians are good at recycling aluminium cans at home, but Planet Ark and campaign ambassador, eight-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley, want to see more aluminium cans recycled at parks, beaches, workplaces, schools and other public spaces.
Fans can clean up when making money is music to the ears
Date: 22-Dec-11
Author: Lucy Band
Aluminium can deposits have made a comeback at music festivals across the country over the past decade and some people are making the most of generous refunds.
Rebates for QLD Recycling Bins and Signs
Date: 20-Dec-11
Author: Zhi Yan
A new Queensland Government program helps eligible businesses to purchase recycling collection bins and information signs.