Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "plastic waste"
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681ArticleMicroplastics a ‘Mega Problem’ for Waterways
Media release – Conservation Volunteers Australia, 8 June 2024 Microplastics mega problem this World Ocean Day Microplastics are the ‘new face’ of Australia’s...
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Environment Ministers Back ‘Nature Positive Australia’, Circular Economy
Agree Communique – (Australian) Environment Ministers Meeting, 9 June 2023 — untitled — Australia’s environment ministers met today in Sydney with a...
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Southern Councils Taking Control of Waste
Media release – Southern Tasmanian Regional Waste Authority (STRWA), 8 March 2023 Southern Councils Taking Control of Waste Last year, the 12...
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News from Hobart Council
Media release – City of Hobart, 29 August 2022 News from tonight’s Council meeting Council Acting as Planning Authority The proposal for...
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Trial Removal of Plastic Produce Bags in ACT Supermarket
Media release – Coles, 17 August 2022 COLES REMOVES SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FRESH PRODUCE BAGS IN AUSTRALIAN-FIRST TRIAL Coles will remove single-use plastic...
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HCC Rolling-Out Public FOGO Bins
Media conference on public FOGO bins with Councillor Bill Harvey, Hobart City Council, and Emily Briffa, CEO of Hamlet Inc, Hobart, 21...
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900ArticleEnergy System Screwed by ‘Fossil Fuel Mafia’
When fossil fuel companies have gamed the system to the point where everyday Australians can’t keep the lights on, it’s time...
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Plastic Free July
2022 is a critical year to turn the tide on plastic pollution as businesses and governments respond to public concern, according to...
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Local Efforts Cut Plastic Waste on Beaches 30% in 6 Years
It’s common to hear about large amounts of plastic waste floating around our oceans. But while the problem of plastic waste is...
