Have you noticed your waste management fees piling up lately? Or perhaps you think it’s time to review your plan to determine where you can save money. Here are four pieces of industry advice to reduce your business’ waste expenses. 1. Set goals Goal setting is important for any business aspect, and it’s no exception […]
In mid-June, Canberra held the annual National General Assembly. Attracting over 870 council representatives nationwide, the assembly is Australia’s largest and most influential local government conference. This year’s theme, Future Focused, placed emphasis on a circular economy, discussing what can be done to prepare councils for the “challenges, opportunities and changes that lie ahead” regarding […]
Introducing waste management in Australian primary schools is important for improving a community’s quality of life. Educating children on how to act sustainably with waste benefits the environment, not only for today, but also for our future. Additionally, correct waste segregation and reduction methods significantly reduces costs for the school. A majority of the waste […]
Last month, Australia’s largest airline company, Qantas, flew the first-ever zero waste commercial flight from Sydney to Adelaide. The route, which usually produces 34 kgs of waste per flight, or 150 tonnes of waste per year, included a range of reusable, recyclable, and compostable alternatives to inflight products. The flight demonstrated alternatives for approximately 1,000 […]
