pollution

The oceans cover about two-thirds of the surface of the Earth and are the very foundations of life. They generate most of the oxygen we breathe, absorb a large share of carbon dioxide emissions, provide food and nutrients and regulate climate. They are important economically for countries that rely on tourism, fishing and other marine […]

This is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. The next World Environment Day will be Monday 5 June, 2023. World Environment Day is a day for everyone, everywhere. Since it began in 1972, global citizens have organized many thousands of events, from neighbourhood clean-ups, […]

Make a positive change in Plastic Free July Plastic Free July started in Western Australia and is catching on worldwide, including in Tasmania, with millions of people now taking part to avoid single-use plastics. Take the challenge or make a change in whatever way you can to avoid or reduce single use plastic, for this […]

Tasmania’s three regional Waste Management Groups are encouraging everyone to Step Up to Clean Up Tasmania during Australia’s biggest community based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day, as the state’s environment continues to feel the effects of increased household waste and changed habits created by COVID-19.Since the pandemic began, there’s been growing numbers of single-use […]