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Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags
Sustainability

Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags

The move could stop billions of bags reaching waterways and marine life, as Greenpeace urges NSW and Victoria to follow suit.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Levy lift could boost New Zealand’s recycling rate
Sustainability

Levy lift could boost New Zealand’s recycling rate

Raising landfill charges over seven years could lift New Zealand's recycling rate to 60 per cent and add 9,000 jobs, a report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Waste tyres to be used to manufacture cement
Clean technologies

Waste tyres to be used to manufacture cement

A government-backed scheme will cut tyre stockpiles, lower fire and pollution risks, and divert millions of discarded tyres into cement works.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
UN declares war on ocean litter
Sustainability

UN declares war on ocean litter

The campaign targets plastic pollution blamed for $8 billion a year in marine damage and harm to wildlife, fisheries and tourism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge
Risk & Compliance

Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge

Auckland Council, Veolia and Dobbe have been fined after poor communication over truck maintenance led to the death of 19-year-old Jane Devonshire.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017

Global Stories

Waste Management stories

Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?
Hyperscale

Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?

Dimension Data's 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014
Sony targets “zero environment” footprint
Supply Chain

Sony targets “zero environment” footprint

CEO Sir Howard Stringer says the firm will create a green model for others to follow while setting itself a zero environmental footprint target by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Apr 2010