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We have a WEN winner!
Date: 16-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
The winner of the World Environment News 'Letter to the Editor' competition has been chosen. Find out who has won and read the winning submission...
Recycle Your Mobile Phone Securely
Date: 09-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
New research conducted by the mobile phone industry's official recycling program, MobileMuster, has revealed that 76 per cent of Australians would feel more confident recycling their old mobiles if they knew how to delete or save the data stored on them*.
Recycle Your Mobile Phone Securely
Date: 09-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
New research conducted by the mobile phone industry's official recycling program, MobileMuster, has revealed that 76 per cent of Australians would feel more confident recycling their old mobiles if they knew how to delete or save the data stored on them*.
$750 subsidy for Queensland businesses to reduce waste
Date: 08-Nov-11
Author: Zhi Yan
The Queensland Government is offering a $750 subsidy to eligible Queensland businesses to rethink their business waste.
Australia Passes Landmark Carbon Price Laws - World Environment News
Date: 08-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
Australia's parliament passed landmark laws to impose a price on carbon emissions on Tuesday in one of the biggest economic reforms in a decade, giving new impetus to December's global climate talks in South Africa. Follow the World Environment News on twitter @worldenvironews.
Green's the theme at Wall Street protest HQ - World Environment News
Date: 08-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
After six weeks of protest at a park in New York's financial district, hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protesters are using eco-friendly systems to keep their temporary home clean and environmentally friendly. Their green initiatives include composting, energy-producing bicycles and a gray water treatment system to sustain them. Follow the World Environment News on twitter @worldenvironews.
Choosing the Right Recycler
Date: 08-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
Ensuring your waste is recycled correctly and legally can be as easy as asking a recycler the right questions. Check out our guide for 'Choosing the Right Recycler.'
Get Ready To Fling
Date: 04-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
With over 40 businesses registered, the Friday File Fling is in full swing! Find out who is participating and how your business can get involved - it's not too late.
Round Up Your Old Mobiles - It's Free and Easy
Date: 03-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
The 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark' program and MobileMuster have teamed up to help you, your colleagues and your workplace recycle your printer cartridges and mobile phones in one easy step.
Choosing the Right Recycler
Date: 03-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
Ensuring your waste is recycled correctly and legally can be as easy as asking a recycler the right questions. Check out our guide for 'Choosing the Right Recycler.'
Choosing the Right Recycler
Date: 03-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
Ensuring your waste is recycled correctly and legally can be as easy as asking a recycler the right questions. Check out our guide for 'Choosing the Right Recycler.'
Round Up Your Old Mobiles - It's Free and Easy
Date: 03-Nov-11
Author: Lucy Band
The 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark' program and MobileMuster have teamed up to help you, your colleagues and your workplace recycle your printer cartridges and mobile phones in one easy step. Read on ...