ACOR recommends ministerial position for circular economy
18 March, 2022The peak body for recycling in Australia has recommended the creation of a ministerial position dedicated to the circular economy.
Government policy catching up to industry on net zero targets
25 October, 2021The National Party of Australia has finally agreed to support, 'in principle', a net zero by 2050 policy, which has already been embraced by the agriculture and mining sectors.
National Plastics Plan tackles problematic plastic
05 March, 2021The Australian Government has released its National Plastics Plan 2021, proposing a wide range of APCO-led initiatives to fight plastic waste.
Roadmap to transition economy to net zero emissions by 2050
25 November, 2020The Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative has released a roadmap that sets out a bold plan to align Australia's financial system to support a thriving Australian society, a healthy environment, and a strong and prosperous economy.
City of Melbourne looks to build a more sustainable city
16 September, 2020Councillors in the City of Melbourne will consider proposed changes to the planning scheme to deliver more sustainable buildings.
Adelaide Cemeteries awarded environmental accreditation
27 August, 2020Adelaide Cemeteries has gained internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental certification, reportedly becoming the first cemetery operator in Australia to do so.
Auditor-General report reveals Vic mine rehabilitation failures
18 August, 2020Lawyers and environmental NGOs have warned that Victoria's mines are contaminating communities and leaving a legacy of social, financial and environmental liabilities.
Sustainable infrastructure set to aid economic recovery
01 May, 2020A report commissioned by the Australian Infrastructure Sustainability Council reveals that infrastructure will play a key role in our economic recovery.
Govt prepares for summer fish deaths
14 October, 2019The government has released a Native Fish Emergency Response Plan to protect the Murray–Darling Basin's native fish ahead of an expected hot and dry summer.
Vic counts down to plastic bag ban
08 October, 2019Sustainability Victoria has launched the Better Bag Habits campaign to prepare Victorians for the state-wide lightweight plastic bag ban taking effect on 1 November.
7 roads to an electronics circular economy
27 September, 2019 by Savvas Aidonopoulos, Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP)To build a circular economy for electronics, consider the following building blocks as vital...
WMRR blindsided by SA Government levy increase
21 June, 2019The SA Government has announced it will increase the Solid Waste Levy from $100 to $140 on 1 January 2020, causing shockwaves at the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia.
Who's responsible for environment in ScoMo's new ministry?
29 May, 2019Following the 2019 federal election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed his new ministry.
Energy ministers support stronger building energy standards
07 February, 2019 by Lauren DavisThe COAG Energy Council has agreed to a national plan that sets a trajectory towards zero energy (and carbon) ready buildings for Australia.
New National Waste Policy to be based on circular economy
10 December, 2018Australia's Environment Ministers have set a new unified direction for waste and recycling, agreeing to a National Waste Policy based on the principles of a circular economy.
