Month: November 2018
It’s what’s on the inside that matters – spread the word on excess packaging
When rethinking waste in Tasmania, we’re aiming to avoid or reduce waste being created in the first place. Where it can’t be avoided, then the goal is to reuse or recycle whatever is possible. Tasmania’s three regional Waste Management Groups and their local council members often hear from residents and businesses expressing their disappointment at the […]
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National Recycling Week an Opportunity to Close the Loop
Tasmanians are getting better at recycling with more than 242,000 tonnes of materials collected for re-use in the last year and a steadily declining rate of contamination. According to Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group member, Michael Attard the positive trend has been helped by the arrival of new recycling services and a change in attitude. […]
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Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group Grant Recipients for 2018/19
Congratulations to the eleven recipients of the Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group’s resource recovery and waste minimisation grants for 2018/19. This year the annual program has allocated $70,000 to eligible organisations to help fund infrastructure purchases or educational materials to improve waste management practices in Northern Tasmania. 2018/19 grant recipients: Launceston City Mission – have […]
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