A greenwashing internet sweep conducted by the ACCC has revealed a staggering 57% of businesses reviewed were found to have made concerning claims about their environmental credentials.
Old tyres could be used as an energy source, as a material for roads and pavements, or they could be broken down by Pyrolysis technology to cut the emissions associated with the industry, according to a new report.
Water pollution fines levied on a large Sydney developer have been halved after an appeal court found the company’s failure to properly implement soil erosion and sediment controls at a construction site was not motivated by money.
Coles and Woolworths have extended an offer to REDcycle to take control of the soft plastics stockpiled under the failed scheme while alternative recycling solutions are explored.
Environmental umbrella group, Boomerang Alliance, has released its proposed product stewardship scheme for soft plastics and called on the government to mandate action by producers and supermarkets.